Improvement in Gold Mining Across the World
Discussion notes rising world gold output and new ore treatment methods. Rossiter Raymond cites factors boosting efficiency including surface deposits, South African wealth, better mining machinery, railroad expansion, and smelting advances. It highlights cyanide and chlorination processes as main extraction innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Gold District
Cripple Creek
Johannesburg
Rossiter Raymond
Colorado
South Africa
Mining costs and profits in Southern gold mines
The Evening Post notes that the Haile mine in South Carolina yields about $4 per ton from material mined, after initial crushing and amalgamation, with sulphide ores saved by concentration and later roasted, chlorinated, and leached. It adds that free gold rock yielding $3 per ton can be mined and amalgamated profitably on a large scale depending on deposit size, power costs, and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile
South Carolina
Evening Post
British Columbia mining draws US capital and venture growth
The Canadian Gazette notes ongoing BC mining development with many new ventures, mostly paper ventures, tracing origins to the United States. Vernon, BC’s agent general, emphasizes the influx of US capital as vital and expected to intensify as returns in Kootenay, Cariboo, and Alberni rise. Prof. Sutton’s report hints at hidden wealth in Alberni and Vancouver Island near market centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
United States
Vernon
C. P.R
Canada
Pacific
Kootenay
Cariboo
Alberni
Sutton
Michigan School of Mines
Vancouver Island
Fresh gold find near Westminster spurs rush to Seymour Creek
Gold discoveries spread rapidly near Westminster with six new locations on Seymour Creek within a day. B Springer of Vancouver leads claims with partners as others stake licenses for a rich, sizable ledge said to be fruitful. Nearby on Sumas Mountain R J Scott pre empted a quarter section and quietly developed a promising vein prompting multiple new claims by settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Seymour Creek
Sumus Mountain
B. Springer
Vancouver
Upper
Sumas
Abbotsford
Sumas Mountain
R. J. Scott
Scott
Ore vein eyed after discovery at claim site
Major Vaughan returned from the scene with ore samples for assay and reports a vein about 10 feet wide showing indications of gold cinnabar and silver. Licenses are being sought in town with several applications received, and more recording anticipated within a day or two. A major building strike in Columbian New York risks involving 40 000 workers if not settled. 10000 house smiths led a walkout as delegates pledge support and a sympathetic strike could follow across ironworks. The state Board of Arbitration meets today to seek a settlement over wage cuts dropping from 4 to about 2 a day over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone
Vaughan
New York
Sam
State Board of Arbitration Ineets
Lumber Giants Set To Control Pacific Coast Trade
Seattle report says a new year will bring higher lumber prices as Central Lumber Co of San Francisco begins operations January 1. Representing a $45,000,000 capital, it absorbs major mills from San Francisco to Vincouver, expanding influence across the Pacific coast west of the Cascades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast
Central Lumber Co
San Francisco
Old Pacific Lumber Co
Cascade Mountains
Vincouver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mining
Canadian Gazette
London
Onur
NoMce
Alfred T. Wart
City of
Victoria
Esquire
Provincial Board of Health
James Baker
Upper Columbia
Yee & Tramway
Golden
Galena
Windermere
Thunder Hill
Canal
Fort Steele
T. B. H. Cochrane
F. P. Armstrong
Chicago
Convincis
Manuil
Margin Treaiye
Thomas & Cs., Bankers and Brokers
Rialto Building
Ill
Orrictan
Lands & Works
W. S. Gore
Lands & Works Department
B.C
Upture Iene
Golden Sash & Door Factory
Machine Shop
Houston & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!