False assay errors cost miners millions in gold losses
The writer warns that false assay returns cause major losses and urges strict sampling protocols. He recalls Cripple Creek misreads and Mexican samples, stressing independent checks by multiple reputable assayers, proper splitting and mixing of ore, and avoiding reliance on a single judgment to ensure accurate mineral content.
Orth Side In 1921 Record Of Mining
The report notes surface quartz rich in sulphides with fair gold values from an old shaft area operated by a former company. It details a lack of ore reduction facilities, a large dump, strong power and milling readiness, and continuous work in 1921 lifting tonnage. Nearby districts see tungsten and lead-silver prospects, with dredging on Prichard Creek reshaping the valley and plans for future development into 1922.
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L Skelton
Engineering and Mining Journal
Cripple Creek
Mexico
Chicago
United States
States
Montana
Tonopah
Jim Butler
Klondike
Butler
Senator Oddie
Nevada
Hitin
Austin
Tob Womack
Womack Hill
Gold King
Poverty Gulch
Kathelin
King
Lenuville
Old Rock
Paragon Con
Sunset Peak
Placer Center
Geological Survey
Pony Gulch
Kennan Mining Company
Co. C. T. Kennan
Coeur d'Alene
Yukon Gold Company
Prichard Creek
Murray
Mother Lode
Beaver Creeks
Fancy Gulch
Prospecting notes reveal mining districts and ore shipments
The article outlines the East Eagle Creek and Columbus groups near Prichard and Jack Waite, noting 1917 shipments of 1,674 tons to the International smelter, value 16,740, plus 4,070 dollars in 1918 1919. It cites placer and hydraulic works, ambitious road plans, and potential new ore camps along the Bald mountain watershed in Union District.
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West Eagle Creek
North Fork River
Coeur d'Alene
Summit District
Columbia Group
Jack Waite
Prichard
International Smelter
Utah
Columbus
Eugle Creek
Hitter Root
Fedora
Bluebird
United States
Toner Brothers
Wardber
Samson
Morning Star
Mike Franks
Murray
East Eagle
Old Timera
Ellensburg
Skiffington
South America
Smith and Dunlap Placer
East Bugle
Sam H
East Eagle Creek
Camp Superior
Prichard Creek
Oregon Gulch
Robert T. Horn
Bismarck
Murray Peak
Columbus Group
West Eagle
I. C. Smith
Portland
Oregon
Bald Mountain
Union District
Notice of Assessment by Hypotheek Mining and Milling Co
The notice records a January 3 1922 board meeting of the Hypotheek Mining and Milling Company Wallace Idaho. An assessment of five mills per share was levied on the outstanding capital stock payable on or before the date set.
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Hypotheek Mining and Milling Company
Wallace
Idaho
Delinquent mining stock auction notice Wallace Idaho 1922
D day of February 1922 noing unpaid assessments on stock will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction. If payment is not made before then stock will be sold on March 8 1922 at 3 00 p m in Gyde Taylor building Wallace Idaho to cover the delinquent assessment and costs. Otto A Olsson secretary teller of Hypotheck Mining and Milling Company Gyde Seyler Building Wallace Idaho. 6 F 2 5
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Otto A. Olsyver
Taylor
Gyde-Taylor Building
Wallace
Idaho
Otto A. Olsson
Hypotheck Mining and Milling Company
Gydey Seyler Building
Notice of Attachment Issued in Idaho Court
In the District Court of the First Judicial District Shoshone County Idaho United States Company plaintiff vs Brady Development Company defendant notice issued December 28 1921 for attachment against Brady Development Company property for 599.45 dollars plus costs witnessed by Clerk Harry A Rogers with seal and deputy Brainard.
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District Court
First Judicial District
State of
Idaho
Shoshone
United States Company
Brady Development Company
Hrady Development Company
A. D
Harry A. Rogers
Brainard
Directors Levy One Cent Per Share Assessment in Idaho
Office of the American Commander Mining and Milling Company of Wallace Idaho announces an assessment of one cent per share on outstanding stock No. 10 payable by February 1 1922. Delinquent shares will be sold March 1 1922 at 3 00 p m at the company office 608 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho to cover the delinquent assessment and advertising costs.
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American Commander Mining and Milling Company, Ltd
Wallace
Idaho
Tor L. McCormick
Cedar Street
P. O
Big Creek Mining Company Delinquent Stock Sale Postponed
Notice announces postponement of the sale of delinquent stock by Big Creek Mining Company Limited Wallace Idaho. The sale, previously set for December 1 1921, moves to January 7 at 200 Osborn at the office of Mrs Reba D Osborn including costs and advertising expenses.
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Big Creek Mining Company, Limited
Mining and development companies of the Coeur d'Alenes
A list of mining firms in the Coeur d Alenes with levies and due dates including Ajax Mining Co managing 1 cent due January 6 paid to J A diavighorst Spokane, and several delinquencies and postponements. Names include Amazon Dixie Mining Co Wallace Iron King Imperial Lockout Mountain New Caledonia Consolidated North Bunker Hill Rob Roy Silver Lode and others with officers in Kellogg Wallace Spokane and Mullan. Delinquent sales and postponements noted through January 21 February 6 4 10 and 30 dates.
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Ajax Mining Co
J. A. Diavighorst
West Ith
L Avenue
Spokane
Rotary
Wash
Lockout Mountain Mining Co
W. L. Penny
Kellogg
New Caledonia Consolidated Mining Co
M. W.immett
Delinquen
Rob Roy Mining Co
G. W. Dougherty
Silver Lode Mining & Milling Co
M. W. Emmett
Success Mining Co
A. G. Kennedy
Wallace
Idaho
Tarbox Mining Co
John F. Ferguson
Notice to Delinquent Stock Holders at Big Creek Mining Co
Office of the Big Creek Mining Co. in Wallace Idaho dated December 15 1921 issues notice to stockholders delinquent on assessment of ten mills per share levied November 11 1921 with amounts shown opposite each shareholder name following this intro text
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Big Creek Mining Co
Wallace
Idaho
Quotations of Silver Lead Zinc and Copper Basis of Settlement
The accompanying table shows daily quotations for silver lead zinc and copper used as settlement basis in smelter contracts. Values are reported by the Engineering and Mining Journal and reflect NY and St Louis cash terms. Silver in cents per ounce and other metals in cents per pound. Copper is sold delivered with freight paid by the seller to the buyer.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
New York
St. Louis
Slavonian Mining Co Annual Meeting Notice
Stockholders of Slavonian Mining Co. will hold the annual meeting at 301 Sixth Street, Wallace, Monday January 16 at 10 a.m. W Dougherty secretary.
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Slavonian Mining Co
Sixth Street
Wallace
W. Dougherty
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