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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
7
Butte's copper production is projected to break all records this year with anticipated earnings surpassing forty million dollars as major mines ramp up output. Industry officials cite rising ore grades and expanded smelter capacity as key drivers.
The article forecasts a record copper output for Butte in the coming year, estimating about 270 million pounds at roughly 16 cents per pound, plus silver and gold byproducts, totaling near 48 million dollars. It highlights Butte as a wealthy, expanding center with vast mining wealth and enduring growth.
Notes from mining engineers describe multiple districts including Anaconda St Lawrence Never Sweat Green Mountain and Mountain View. Reports highlight ore grades from 5 to 65 percent copper with silver gold and iron values, deep shafts, vast low grade to high grade deposits, and substantial monthly profits in several properties.
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