The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

producing districts. Considerable work
is going on in the Rimini section, but
1t merits more attention from the min
ing public than it has SO far been ac-
corded. In fact when we view the
many strongly mineralized districts
that are to be found within the boun-
daries of this county we are at a loss
to understand why prospecting has not
been more thoroughly and systemati-
cally prosecuted. l am strongly inn
pressed with the belief that were
limited amount of capital judiciously
expended in the development of these
districts as good mines as have been
found in the state would be uncov-
cred.
Madison County.
Mining in Madison county is pro-
crossing with each year. The increased
number of its producing mines and the
many undeveloped and meritorious
prospects that are to be found in all
sections of the county assures the con-
slant growth Of the industry. The
number of men engaged in mining in
small way is much greater than in any
of the other mining sections Condi-
tons in this respect are most favorable
to individual efforts. the ores being of
q fair grade and the high mountain
al opportunities are offered for the de-
reloping of the veins by tunnel. AS
result of encouragement the smelter
located at Twin Bridges was a failure
Early in the present year. however,
the company was reorganiZed and the
plant remodeled to suit the ores Of
that district. The present company
have ample capital and the gentlemen
in charge the necessary experience to
make success Of the enterprise.
Should the old properties that have re-
sumed prove a success. and I am rea-
a SIyr w.
cious metal output from that county
will be materially increased and the
community In which they are located
benefited by the employment of at least
100 In each mine.
Fergus County.
Fergus county has in it's Yogo sap
phire mines earned the the distinction
of successfully developing the first
mine that produces precious stones.
The quality of the sapphires found in
this deposit, l am reliably informed, is
equal to any on the market. The sue
cess attending the operations of the Gilt
Edge gold mines has revived interest
in several of the partially developed
properties Of that district, capital has
been enlisted for their further devel-
opment and plans are under way for
their equipment with the necessary
mining and reduction plants.
Park County.
The future for mining in Park coun-
ty is most assuring. With transporta-
tion facilities the New World district
will compete in production with the
older organized sections. The Bear
gulch mines, in the Sheepeater district,
have resumed active operations. De-
velopment is going forward rapidly and
on scale which will insure q heavy
output. The milling capacity has heen
~,
mill OF SO stamps with concentrating
accessories. AS a result Of the sue
cessful opening of those mines interest
has been aroused in that district in
marked degree Boulder and indie
rendence districts are also attracting
attention and though but limited
amount of exploration has been done, it
has proven that many of the lOdes can
be probably worked.
Jefferson County.
Basin district in Jefferson county is
actively preparing for the resumption
of operations on a large scale The
property of the Basin & Bay State
company is now equipped with min
ing, concentrating and smelling plant,
which comprises the latest improve
ments in the respective departments.
The concentration has capacity of 500
tons per day and the smelter $50 tons.
The various plants are provided with
every necessary adjunct calculated to
promote the largest degree of economy
consistent with the highest efficiency.
Systematic development is being push
ed at the Hope mine. In the past OPP
erations of this property considerable
of the values were lost by reason of
the method applied to their recovery
not being suitable. Realizing this, the
present management have undertaken
tn hn nf
sors in this respect, and various tests
are now being made on the quartz with
a view to determining the process
which will make the best saving of
values. The success Of the mine large
ly depends on how much of the values
cred and the cost Of manipulating the
process employed in the act. Such
a process must necessarily be efficient
and comparatively inexpensive in op-
Grafton, because, while 1t Is true that
large bodies of high grade ore have been
encountered in the course of past de-
velopn1ent, and no reason exists why
as good bodies may not again be dis
covered, vet the success or failure Of
the property rests upon the ability to
utilize the immense body of low grade
quartz found in the mine.
Fiathead County.
Considerable advancement has been
made during the year in the Libby and
West Fisher Creek districts of Flathead
county. Besides the Snowshoe NINE
which has been steadily producing
the Shaughnessy Hill properties. To-
Gated 10 miles south Of Libby, We're
started. These mines were transferred
to strong company in the early part
of the year. Since acquiring control
large expenditures have been made in
opening up the veins and in the erec-
ton of a concentrating plant. There
can be little doubt of the success of
this enterprise, as the property was
subjected to a severe and thorough ex-
animation before the transfer was eff
fected. Several of the gold bearing
deposits on West Fisher creek have
producing, a 10-stamp mill