THE GOLDFIELDS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 163, 10 July 1907, Page 3

THE GOLDFIELDS.

TALISMAN CONSOLIDATED.

VERY SATISFACTORY RETURN.

£17,517 FROM 3470 TONS.

Each month latterly the returns from the Talisman Consolidated Mine show an improvement. The output for June is an exceptionally good yield, and this gratifying result "is manifestly dne t» the ore crushed being aoove the average grade. During the month of June 3470 tons of ore were treated for a return of bullion valued at £17,517 18/7. Owing to a breakdown of mill shafting, causing a stoppage of 3i days, the tonnage milled is considerably smaller and the cost per ton higher. The cost per ton was £1 16/9, made up as follows: —Mine development, S/3; mining, 11/5; millig 14/11; general expenses, 2/2. The improved value of the ore is shown by the fact that in April 4136 tons of ore yielded £11,345, but in June, when 666 less tons of ore were treated, the bullion won showed an increase of £6172 as compared with that -for April. Appended are the detailed returns: — From Dec, IS9S, to 1906., £598,886 9 9 Period ending— January 31, 1907, 2555 tons 12,500 0 0 February 2S, 1007, 3774 tons 12,314 19 7 March Si, 1907. 3SIO tons 11,559 12 4 April 30, 1907, 4136 tons .. 11,345 0 O May 31, 1907. 4410 tons .. 16,979 13 2 June, 3470 tons 17,517 18 7 Total to date £665,603 13 5 Total dividends declared £135,000 0 0

WAIHI EAST.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent,) , WAIHI, Tuesday. A southern syndicate has taken over the Waihi East property .of 64 acres, and it is intended to commence operations almost immediately. The exact scheme has not yet been definitely arranged, that is as to whether sinking or boring will be adopted. Samples of the reef taken have been "assayed and proved to carry gold. " _

WATCHMAN.

The manager telegraphed this morning:' " Cut small leader in the low level Showing colours of gold."

WAIHI CENTRAL GROUP.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)

The .Waihi Central Group is at present under floatation in London, also the Empire and Waihi Edward. ,

WARDEN'S COURT.

At the monthly sitting of the Warden's Court, Coromandel, Mr R. S. Bush S M.. granted the following applications: F. Je__» ' and another, Victory claim, 14 acres to 7j, I mt , llm E. S. Masters, Best of AU claim, 20 acres; A. J PreseoHGolden Pah claim, S acres, to work wf__i 21 days; R. A. Gnnn, Monte Christo claim co?? re l'^ 0 tJ Or T Wi -^ in 10 A - J - S „?*S s faction claim, 78 acres, to £™l- Wlt T< 21 r.r^ JS; AD <lrew Jamieson, Tangnan claim, 09 acres, to work withlnZL days. The following applications were adjourned:—Jas Davis, Matawai; W. McQnoid Kia Ora; J. j. Callaway prospee- - re B ,<? , _ I_ ° f Block ~ U - Cor oai andet Kapowai Company, for Big Beetle claim. Protection granted: A. M, Thomson and J J. Craig Great Mercury Company, six months, from April l S ; Tokatea ConsoS dated Company, six months, from May 23S'^" Al ? kkl ' £ ord Ch£ u-les Berfcford, s l_ months, from May 7; New Tokatea Company, sis months, from Jnne 11. The Deration of the Hauraki Freehold Goldmining £.™ D: %, Lin^ d * f( * a certificate w_V ~~~" &■* %l bem ~ no opposition from any - TU % case of the ° !<i ~apa_gk Go d liming Company T . South KapanS ™™ S Company, original claim £463 3/6, amended claim £37S 0/11 as a reasonable contribution towards th» cost of £»?S to? ; T r,uam sr - ad Rawing ™ter wS heard Messrs T. Cotter and E. Miller appeared for the plaintiffs, and Messrs Walker and T. Burgess for the defendants. The case is proceeding. Important points will be argued, and the case will probably be a leading one on the question of drainage

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS.

, kapowai.—The low level has been driven 10ft dnnng the past week, making a total of 317 ft. The pipes have arrived at the mmc, and will he put in this week. Stoping on the east end of No. 2 has been continued, and produces good ore. New Una. —The country rock is more favourable for progress. Silica and mineral veins are still being passed through, and for the last few shifts small heads are making their appearance. This l»-_s the manager to believe that a change of Country is near at hand. The total distance driven is 423 ft,