THE BLACKWATER MINES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLIII, 7 June 1909, Page 1

THE BLACKWATER MINES

[Unotd Pbiss Assoouitov.] . > REEFTON, Saturday. The Black Water Mines inspected yesterday by ■ an " "Inangahu^Timea" special reporter. The reef has b«in.d r i: yen in 3000 feet, from tjiree ..ta "ten f;et m depth, and proved ;for 4soft. 'For lhe whole length the reef is going down strong under foot,; -and augural .fell for the permanent company, of the mine. It iB calculated that thero is three.- years' work at least in sight over. No. ,3 level alone .It is intended to do. further sink' ing immediately, co that similar : quantities of ore and reserves may always be ' maintained ahead of mill requirements. The property is equipped with 30 head stampers and reduction workg. It is stated tbat tHe most eomp]«t«-*moJ«ni gold-saving plant in the .Dominion liar .. been installed. The present output will »"* be largely increased directly the tube mill is completed. The present monthly ' output will be largely increased directly the tube mill is completed, ihe presen* monthly output is valued at £6000, equal to lldwts or 44s a ton. The working expanses are roughly 3$ dwts, or 14s « ton, leaving a net profit of £4000 a month. 1 .