From Papua
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Mandated Alluvials N.L.
ki ETALLURCICAL tests of the ere have been practically completed by Mandated Alluvials, Papua, with the exception of data as to flotation possibilities.
The management reports that good results have
been obtained by a simple percolation of mater ial crushed through ordinary battery mesh, an average of 84 per cent of the gold in the ore having been obtained. A simple plant therefore should satisfactorily treat the ore, and estimates of the cost of such a plant are being obtained.
Cuthbert’S Misima Goldmine Ltd.
In view of the establishment of a wireless station at Misima Island and the death recently of the local secretary of Cuthbert’s Misima Gold mine Ltd., the directors have decided to change the address of the registered office from Port Moresby to the mine office at Umuna, Misima Island, via Samarai. The change in location of the registered office will permit effective work and economy.
Tonnage and gold output for the last four months are compared below:— Nov Dec.
Jan.’"
Feb.t Treated tons 2057 1946 1840 1960 Bullion, oz 2638 2421 2433 1905 Gold, fine oz. 626 588 554 609 Silver, fine oz 1965 1638 1800 2208 Est. value (£8A) £5103 £4784 £4524 £5007 Value per ton 49/7 49/2 49/2 51/1 * Two days’ work lost (approximately 150 tons
ore) , owing to Christmas holidays. In addition to bullion produced in January, approximately £350 worth slags and ashes was produced and shipped for realisation. t Month to February 23.
Misima Reefs Limited
Misima Reefs Limited, Eastern Papua, reports that certificates for shares in the Company have been received by Mr. H. R. Lockwood, 860 Collins Street, Melbourne, for distribution to members of the vendor company, Misima Gold Reefs (New Guinea) N.L. The latter concern is now in volun tary liquidation.