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Busy
Demand for Chrome and Nickel
A WELL-KNOWN business man, writing to tbe editor from Noumea on May 26. said that New Caledonia is busy and prosnerous. World arma ment has created a orreat demand for New Caledonia’s metals.
“The shipments of various ores— i.e.. Chrome and Nickel—are going on apace, and there are rumors that the Mine ‘Chairin’ mav be taken over by an Australian svndicate. It is also pos sible that the Nickel Company may ex tend, whilst the Japanese are most active in their efforts to develon the iron ore deposits. which are to be found all over the island.
“So far. Chrome Alluvials do not annear to have any material ready for shipment; it is to be hoped they will soon have their plant in full working: order.
“The Refrigerator Comnany anpears to he nearing its successful completion, and there appears to be ouite a definite feeling: that such is a real necessity here”.