MINING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4124, 21 September 1883, Page 2

MINING NEWS.

(Fnoji the " Coromaxdki. Miit,.")

Union Beach.— A start is being made to drive from the intermediate level to out the shot of gold worked in the SO-feet level. Daniels' tribute leader is expected in hand I every shift, as, according to the Rurvey, tha required distance has been driven. Tha. <? drive going out on the new reef is in aboaV-^ 60 feet, and the leader looks well; 45 toif of general stuff put through gave a return *"'" of 50 ounces of gold—a satisfactory yield. I Success.—There is a continued improvement in the appearance of tho reef in No. 2 ■ crosscut; dabs of loose gold are obtained in breaking down, and now show in the face. || In the rise started there is a fair show of leafy <jold.

Just-in-Tims.— No. 2 has been driven on north a distance of over 60 feet, the raila being laid: up to the face, and the ground secured. There is a strong flow of water from the reef, which increases the further it is driven. The southern drive on th#samer leader is in about a similar distance* In the* upper level ISO feet had to be driven before, the shot of gold was cut, and the manager believes he will have further to go in tha present level, as the slide is dipping south west. It is therefore probable that nearly 200 feet has to be driven in this direction..

Bismarck.—The tributera have finished, the bridge across the gully leading from the foot of. the tramway to the battery. Tha battery has been lifted to the original lev*!, the berdans have been rescued from Jbe. creek and re<fixed. The timber fojt- the. water-race is nearly all cut. A portion of the van level fell in, and the tribirters hava assisted to repair the damage dona. lONA.—The work of prospecting is being1 carried vigorously ahead. Three crOBB-cute have been driven through the broken grosß<2 which surrounded the shaft. All tho faces have entered a splondid class of solid Bandstone, and tho manager has evwy aonfidence in the future of the mim\

New United.—Some coajsogold has been obtained, which shows the reef is payable and when arrangements are made foir awe extensivo operations very important results may be looked for.

New Corby.—The contractors are making good progress, and though there is yet a considerable distance to drive before reaching the shot of gold, a patch of |gold may be dropped on any moment. Kaiva.vga, — Work is proceeding yritb favourable prospects, though not so good us the manager could desire,. Another portion of the mine is now receiving attention, and may any time v**i some rich stone, as appearances are, pood. Tokatea.—A very extensive block of ground is now being opened for stoping, and appears likely \a prove payable. It will take about njae months to work it out, and as the st-^ne gob hitherto shows gold occa-sior-yiy, and is under a run of gold cntljr Xvelly, it is quite within the bounds of possibility that the dividend-paying patch will shortly be obtained. The batSery looks itself aptn, having under the skilful manipulation of the manager, Mr Hall* covered from the effects of the flood, and the plant now shows little traces of tie. damage -which was done. Of course a large* outlay was involved, but as the minabofo flourishing it may not be felt by shareholders.