Mining News
pp. 56-57 · Read in the full issue
From Fiji
Emperor Mines, Ltd.
AUGUST production at the Emperor mine Tavua, Fiji, is compared with May, June and July in the following table:—
In a report issued by the Co. early this month, it was stated that present geological evidence indicates that both the Loloma and Regent lodes will continue to disclose good values well into the Emperor lease.
Loloma (Fiji) Goldmines, Nl.
Results from the Loloma mine during the past lour months are compared as follows:
Mount Kasi Mines, Ltd.
Production at the Mount Kasi mine on Vanua Leyu for the four weeks ended July 16 was as f0110w5:—2,382 tons were treated for 507 oz of fine gold, valued at £5,070. Operations were closed down for five days during period for mill overhaul.
From New Guinea
Bulolo Gold Dredging, Ltd.
O ESULTS from BGD, Ltd., dredges for April, May and June compare as follows:
Estimated working profit for June, 7,938 ’ oz. of fine gold.
Sunshine Gold Development, Ltd,
Sunshine Gold Development, Ltd., reports that July clean-up yielded 329 oz. of gold, mainly from terraces. This compares with 164 oz. in June, and 207 for May.
Sandy Creek Gold Sluicing, Ltd.
The New Guinea manager of Sandy Creek GS, Ltd., reported on August 8 that gold re covered from both properties in July amounted to 641 oz. (407 in June) from 38,252 cubic yards
May June July Aug. 14. 14. 9. 6.
Ore treated, tons . 9,644 *12,808 12,858r 12,097 Gold, oz., fine . . . 4,011 4,000 4,003 3,996 Head, value, dwt. 13.49 6.4 5.8 6.2 Residue, dwt. . .. 1.98 1.35 1.2 1.2 ~S50 tons sulphide ', 12,158 tons oxidised. • 2,934 tons sulphide, 9,924 tons oxidised and serai-oxidised.
Four weeks ended May June July Aug. _, 14. 14. 9. 6 Tons, treated 2,642 2,650 2,630 2.660 Gold, fine oz. 3,190 3.226 3,253 3 281 Head value, dwt. 25.13 25.60 25.45 25 97 Residue, dwt. . 0.98 0.95 0.80 i 3
April.
May.
June.
Cubic yards 1,535,000 1,659,000 1,567,000 Bullion, oz. . 19,904 22,054 20,388 Gold, fine oz. .. 13,733 15,217 14,067
of material treated. Average value was 2/8 per cubic yard. During June average mine cost was 11'id. per cubic yard.
New Guinea Goldfields, Ltd.
June production from NGG, Ltd.’s workings is compared with the two previous months in the following table: —
From Papua
Cuthbert’S Misima Gold Mine, Ltd.
A REPORT from Cuthbert’s Misima Gold Mine, Ltd., compares the figures for the July clean-up with the two previous months as follows:
Papuan Apinaipi Petroleum Co., Ltd.
Papuan Apinaipi Petroleum Co., Ltd., reports that on July 23, the No. 2 major well at Oiapu had reached a depth of 1,630 feet. Casing was then being inserted.
April.
May.
June.
Edie Creek mill— Ore, tons — — — Gold, oz., fine . . — — — Silver, oz., fine .. — — — Golden Ridges mill— Tons treated .. .. — — 2,575 Gold, oz., fine .. — — 678 Silver, oz., fine .. , — — 825 Alluvial — Gold, oz., fine .. 818 1,275 1,284 Silver, oz., fine . . 586 820 843 Operating profit— Edie Creek, £ . . *1,333 *2,098 * 1,639 Golden Ridges, £ *2,673 *1,563 944 Alluvial, £ .. .. 2,206 3,026 2,821 •Loss.
There was no production at Edie Creek and Golden Ridges in April or May.
Operations at the Edie Creek mill in June were confined to development work on the Karuka vein and maintenance of workings.
Estimated operating profit on Koranga Alluvials, for quarter ended June 30. was £2,377.
May.
June.
July.
Mill, tons treated .. 3,306 3,317 3,472 Gold, fine oz 801 789 842 Silver, fine oz 2,659 2,804 2,490 Estimated value .. £6,514 £6,434 £6,790 Value per ton of ore . 39/5 38/9 39/1