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estimated from the fact that the year's output amounted to 2,751 tons lcwt. of quartz and specimens, which, when crushed, yielded 31,6840z. lOdwt. of gold, valued at £97,218. Bunker's Hill Mine. —Owners, Bunker's Hill Gold-mining Company.—This small mine—only 3 acres and 12 perches —adjoins the Hauraki on the northern side, and is on the same line of reefs. A shaft has been sunk 240 ft., a level opened at a depth of 140 ft. from the surface, and 270 ft. driven in cross-cuts. No. 1 leader, 4in., and three others 2in. wide were intersected in the cross-cut. No. 1 was driven on for 110 ft., and 25 fathoms were stoped out over the level. The other leaders have not been worked on. Fifteen tons of quartz were crushed for 84oz. of gold, valued at £256 4s. Sixteen men have been constantly employed. A steam-engine and winding-gear is used for hauling and baling water. The Hauraki shaft being deeper, a pump is not required, as the shaft is being sunk to open up the mine at a lower level. Welcome Find Mine. —Owners, Welcome Find Gold-mining Company.—This mine adjoins Bunker's Hill to the northward. Its area is 9 acres 3 roods. A shaft has been sunk 110 ft. and a level opened at that depth. About 400 ft. have been driven in cross-cuts, and four reefs cut, from lin. to 6in. in thickness. On these reefs and leaders 130 ft. of driving has been done. A surfacelevel has also been driven 110 ft., but no quartz has yet been crushed. Fourteen men were employed. A 40-horse power winding- and pumping-engine is used, the cages being fitted with safety appliances, and detaching-hooks to prevent overwinding are also used. New Golconda Mine. —Owners, New Golconda Gold-mining Company. —This mine lies on the northern side of the Welcome Find. A shaft has been sunk to a depth of 93ft., a cross-cut has been put in for 49ft., and 70ft. driven towards the north-east, mostly on surface formation. A drive was put in 15ft. to the southward on a small leader which showed a little gold. Another drive was put in 18ft. on a north and south reef from 2ft. to 3ft. thick, but no gold is seen. They are preparing to sink an extra 50ft. The machinery in use on the mine consists of one steamboiler and Tangye pump. The average number of men employed is eight. Wynyardton Mine. —Owners, Wynyardton Gold-mining Company.—This mine of 9f acres employed an average of six men during the year. A shaft has been sunk 88ft., and it is intended to continue sinking until a sufficient depth is reached for a No. 1 level. For this work a 12-horse power boiler and steam-winch have been erected. The staff at present consists of nine men. Zealandia Mine. —Owners, Zealandia Gold-mining Company. —This company's ground includes the Zealandia Hauraki Extended and Southern Cross, these properties being now amalgamated, making a total area of 20 acres and 7 perches, upon which twelve men have been employed. In the Zealandia portion, No. 1 reef, which is from lft. to 9ft. wide, has been driven on 89ft., and No. 2 reef, which has an average thickness of lft., has been driven on 76ft. Both show a little gold. Cross-cuts, 89ft., 80ft., 98ft., and 42ft., have also been put in. In the Hauraki Extended portion a main tunnel has been driven 214 ft., and a branch drive of 56ft. In the Southern Cross portion a main tunnel was driven about 400 ft., and several reefs from 3in. to 2ft. thick were cut, some of which showed a little gold. A main shaft, 11-J-ft. long by 4Jft. wide clear of timber, is being sunk on the northern side of the Zealandia portion. It comprises two 3ft. winding-shafts and sft. ladder and pump-shaft. The depth reached at present is 18ft., and the shaft is timbered throughout with 9in. by 3in. timber. Driving in the surface-level was carried on, and a reef cut in Hauraki No. 2, where a shaft has been sunk to a depth of 80ft. A steam winding-engine and Tangye pump are being used. Four men were employed through the year. Kathleen Mine. —Owners, Kathleen Gold-mining Company (Limited). —This mine, in the vicinity of the Hauraki Mine, is situated on the flat land near Coromandel Township, formerly known as Lynch's Freehold. A shaft, to be known as Hartridge's Shaft, has been commenced, and permanent poppet-heads erected. It is now sunk and securely timbered to a depth of 100 ft. The sinking was done in surface deposit consisting of clay and gravel, evidently submarine strata in former times. The andesite rock is now reached, and the shaft will be continued and a level opened to give backs for prospecting at suitable depths. Captain Hodge, the manager, writes: " Ten reefs traverse the property near the site of the shaft." There will therefore be great scope for prospecting if these reefs are met with in kindly country. From the favourable situation of the mine there is every reason to anticipate satisfactory results. The machinery at present in use consists of a small Tangye winding-engine. The manager informs me that pumping- and windingengines, pitwork, patent cages, and a thorough machine equipment, costing £7,000, has been ordered, and is being supplied to the company. Thirty-five men are employed. Prbece's Point Disteict. Preece's Point Mine. —Owners, Preece's Point Proprietary (Hauraki) Gold-mining Company (Limited). —This property is freehold, and comprises 200 acres located on a headland within Coromandel Harbour, situated about a mile to the southward of the township. The workings are in a line with known auriferous country, and very rich quartz was formerly obtained from reefs above sea-level; and from previous knowledge of the ground and the character of the reefs I concur with the general opinion that this mine will have a successful future when the shaft is sunk and the reefs opened up below water-level. Captain Argall, the manager, gives details of the work done during the year. They are as follows: — "The works done on this mine up to the 31st March of this year are as under: The engineshaft, the dimensions of which are lift, by 7ft. inside the timber, has been sunk to a depth of 100 ft. and securely timbered throughout. At a depth of 64ft. from the surface a cross-cut was driven to connect with the old level put in from the beach. This cross-cut is 100 ft. in length, and it is intended that this and the old level with which it connects shall be utilised as an adit-level. On the surface a commodious smithy has been erected and furnished with all necessary appliances 7—C. 3.