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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
14
Copper and related metals led a broad market advance with copper prices in New York and London rising on strong demand cues. Spelter and zinc stocks climbed as Amalgamated, Anaconda, and Calumet & Arison posted gains, while dividends were declared by several mining firms. Market observers cited improved earnings prospects and anticipated stabilization with Germany.
Progress at the Butte Ballaklava mine reports plans to raise June output by about 25 percent. May produced just over 4,000 tons. June expected to exceed 5,000 tons with copper around 3 percent and silver about four ounces. Development targets include lower shaft levels and a Paneecoot level, while engineers anticipate large ore bodies and higher output amid strong copper prices.
May copper prices stayed well above 18 cents per pound with official figures up to May 26 showing strong levels. After a brief month-end dip, June opened with a rebound likely to push the average above May. Reports note demand revival, records of US exports, and shifts in Spelter markets as producers adjust contracts and delivery plans through year end.
Fred Stroh, manager of the Watte-Paeitle Copper company, reveals rich ore indications at the Butte-Pacific claims. The shaft reaches 200 feet with ore 31 feet wide at the 100-foot level, shipping potential seen. Drifting will continue to gauge extent as plans aim for 600 to 1,600 feet total depth. Current ore runs average about 20 dollars per ton in gold, 26 percent sulfur, 24 ounces silver, and copper at 4 percent.
Wesley Everett, manager, announces 259.00 nf timber cut for the upper works and shaft, with a 60 foot depth raise planned. Drift of 600 feet on the vein shows milling ore, with ore outcrops at depth of 300 feet. Water power drives development as shipments roll downhill to cars for efficiency.
Wallace Idaho report says Marsh Mining will resume early next week after five weeks of improvements. New mill upgrades and vertical wing connections boost output, with expected savings of about 2.10 per ton and potential monthly savings near 10.50 when operating at 5,000 tons monthly.
York June 2 Wall street moved evenly between gauge of U S relations with Germany and Mexico in a lively session. The audience included President Wilson’s ambassador and leaders of the war factions signaling developments of interest as trading remained brisk with many issues active including utilities and metals.
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