Bigger Dredges

To Reach Deep Levels At Bulolo, N.G.

PLANS are being made by Bulolo Gold Dredging Ltd. to commence deep dredging on the Bulolo flats in New Guinea early next year.

It was discovered last year that the bottom on which the present Bulolo dredges are working did not represent the full depth of gold bearing material, and that there were even richer levels at a greater depth. It was then decided that it would be necessary to construct dredges to reach the deeper levels; but this was a matter requiring very careful considera tion because the bigger and heavier dredges required created a new problem of transport.

It is now believed that the larger dredges can be built in such a way that they can be carried in by the big aero planes now in use. A big dredge is now being designed, and it is hoped to place an order for its construction within the next few weeks. The work of construc tion and transport will occupy six to eight months. The new dredge will reach down 115 ft. below water level.

The present dredging operations are being carried out in such a way that the new dredges when working the deeper levels can conveniently go over the same ground.

Mr. L. J. Joubert, who acted as general manager of Bulolo Gold Dredging. Ltd..

New Guinea, during the absence of Mr.

T. D. Harris, is going on leave at the end of July, and will pay a visit to the United States.