Rich strike in Georgetown vein sparks high ore values
The Denver Republican reports a rich two foot wide vein strike on Democrat mountain in Georgetown. Past assays show 700 to 1200 ounces of silver per ton, with a 1568 ounce per ton feeder previously found. The discovery, 800 feet below old workings, is described as one of the best recent mines in the area.
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Denver Republican
Georgetown
Democrat Mountain
Mt. Hayden
Ouray
F. J. Hulaniski
Daniel Bonanza
Basin and Bay State eyes resumption of Basin mine work
Eastern Capital seeks swift settlement of litigation over Basin and Bay State Mining. A special stockholders meeting will vote April 25 on issuing 300000 dollars in bonds to pay debts and fund operations. A Boston-backed group plans to restore the mine’s concentrator and smelter, with hundreds of workers likely and several deep shafts ready for ore.
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Basin
Basin and Bay State Mining Company
Massachusetts
Montana
Springfield Republican
Basin, Mont
George A. Russell
Clty
W. O. Day
William E. Colley
Providence
R. L
R. W. Day
Remarkable Colorado mine finds split the week in Leadville and Cripple Creek
The Denver Mining Reporter notes two big developments in Colorado mines last week. In Leadville at 1,209 feet the Banker shaft reached the gold bearing sulphide contact, signaling a richer belt along the Leadville district. At Cripple Creek the Last Dollar mine opened a rich auriferous quartz chute at the 1,050 foot level with a pay streak about 60 feet long and a central seam near 12 inches, samples showing values above 1,000 ounces per ton.
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Denver
Colorado
Banker
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Little Johnny
Yak
Breece
Iron Hills
Graham Park Doev
Graphite Nature Form of Carbon and Its Uses
Graphite is one of three natural forms of carbon alongside coal and diamond. It is heat resistant and infusible, used to make crucibles, with a greasy black mineral called plumbago or black lead. Found in older rocks, mainly in New York, it yields about 2000 tons yearly and sells for $75 per ton. Principal uses include lubrication pencils and crucibles.
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United States
New York
State of
England
New Cham Railway Mine Deep Breakthrough at Bendigo
The Mining Reporter notes a 3400 foot depth development in the New Cham Railway mine where crosscuts reveal a stone seam between walls containing gold. The reef appears to form the west leg of a new saddle with a 4 to 1 dip, an estimated 100 feet crown, and a predicted 40 foot spread at the junction.
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Bendigo
Australia
Cham
Rubber and Rubber Belting Weights in Industry
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes weight data for rubber belting is rare due to variability in manufacture. Belting combines duck and rubber, with rubber weight affected by adulterants and natural rubber variability. A 8-sim ply belt typically weighs about 1 pound per foot, while adulteration and rising prices drive rubber recovery from old materials and clever mixing tricks by suppliers.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Fuller’s earth described its properties and uses in 19th century mining text
Fuller’s earth contains high silica up to 70 percent and absorbs oil from newly made cloth. Its chief characteristic is its physical absorption properties, including a soapy feel and fine texture. It crumbles in water and mixes with it, but does not exfoliate when burned, unlike meat clays. Uses include filtering mineral oils and lightening cottonseed oil with English earth often preferred.
Apex Definition Debate and Mine Results Highlighted
A mining report summarizes apex as the top of a vein nearest the surface and notes varying opinions on its meaning. It records concentrator output of 298 tons at 68.68 per ton, tailings assay at 2.0542 per ton, 848 percent recovery, and 152 500 dollars in dividends on 250 000 stock. Additions include a diamond core drill and extended electric railroad. The year expanded lower workings and opened 350 feet of new high grade ore, boosting reserves and prospects.
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Beatty
Bald Batte Mining Company 1900 Financial Report Summary
The Bald Batte Mining Company reports for the year ending December 31, 1900. Development work totaled 2,525 feet at $7.17 per foot, ore 25,459 tons extracted, ore milled 26,710 tons yielding bullion $288,290 and concentrates $20,466. Net cash value $20,466 with a gross value of $27,198. Mill operated 40 stamps, 324.5 days, 2.0625 tons per stamp per day. Ending year ore in sight totaled 1,000 tons mined, 3,000 tons broken, 55,890 tons reserved. Net profit listed as $105,049 with total costs $113,707 and earnings per ton $4.267.
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the Engineering and Mining Journal
Bald Batte Mining Company
Colorado syndicate closes large Lead mining group deal
A Deadwood and Denver consortium buys surrounding Homestake ground at Lead for about 5 million dollars. The 240 acre cluster, aided by expert reports valuing in-sight ore at 16 million with potential to 32 million, expects major milling gains with water and railroad access for ore treatment at low cost. The new Colorado company plans 7.5 to 10 million dollars in capital.
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Denver
Colorado Capital
Deadwood
Homestake
Lead
A. M. Stevenson
George M. Mix
J. H. Mayham
H. 5. Shaw
Hearst
Hearsta
Fremont
Elkhorn & Misesouri Valley
State of
Colorado
Wise Bird Sprints From City Yard
A whimsical Philadelphia Times note describes villagers taunting an owl with a demand for proof of White-dom while the bird flits away amid chatter. The scene blends playful dialogue and rural color in a short, humorous vignette.
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Philadelphia Times
Dom
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Johnny
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United States Marble Company
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Black Hills Mining Review
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Commonwealth of Australia
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Mary McKinney
Raven and
Gold Hills
Spokane Chronicle
Palmer Mountain Tunnel Company
London
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Okanogan County
Treasury
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Portland
Des Moines
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Biwabik Mining Company
Biwabik, Minn
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Muray
Salt Lake City
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Ariz
Vulture
Arizona
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Elkton Mining Company
Boulder
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Magnolia
Black Hills
Mercur
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Nature
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the Basin and Bay State
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