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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1904
Page
3
Lead production climbs with 183000 earned by June 30 and 40 percent kept by government. June shipments from St Eugene total 2500 tons with expected annual 30000 tons. St Eugene mine ships 1700 tons east in June. Cronin predicts higher totals and a potential full annual appropriation of 500000.
A large Canada exhibit at the St Louis World’s Fair showcases the nation’s mineral wealth. Nine thousand square feet near the main entrance features pyramids of nickel 17 tons asbestos 14 tons corundum 15 tons and a mica pyramid. The displays illustrate ore processing from mine to refined product with a nickel statue atop the pyramid and a central arch of regional minerals.
The display features gold from Yukon and British Columbia, coal from Nova Scotia to Vancouver Island, and gold copper ores. It notes Pacific squadron coal sources and large quantities of silver lead and chrome iron ores. Superintendent R L Broadbent oversees the mining exhibit in the Palace of Mines and Metallurgy. Montana cyanide gold production rose from 5 455 ounces in 1901 to 71 000 ounces in 1903.
Licences to prospect for coal and petroleum on lands in Block 4,593 South-East Kootenay will be issued to qualified applicants. Each licence costs 100 dollars, with payment via accepted bank cheque. Licences grant only coal and petroleum prospecting rights for one year from June 1904, subject to prior rights and conditions. refunds are not provided.
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