From Papua
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Mandated Alluvials N.L.
MANDATED Alluvials N.L., Papua, report that the preliminary 4 arrangements for the con struction and erection of the treatment plant have proceeded satisfactorily. The position to date is as follows: “Site prepared and concrete foun dations completed. More than 100 tons of mater ial assembled. Full staff of skilled labour engaged.
Native labour substantially increased. The directors also report that the work at the mine is being expedited—new storage bins are in course of construction —provision being made for ample supplies of ore to be available for the plant when completed.
Cuthbert’S Misima Goldmine Ltd.
The general manager of Cuthbei't’s Misima Goldmine Ltd., Misima Island. Eastern Papua, reported early in August that gold yields since May had been:
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May June* July Treated, tons 1900 2046 2340 Bullion, oz. 2433 2269 2601 Gold, fine oz — 570 612 701 Silver, fine oz 1768 1570 1800 Estimated value (gold at £A8 per oz) £4662 £4983 £5700 Value per ton 49/1 48/9 *In addition to £265 worth of gold slags shipped and realised.