The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-29
Black Diamond Finding Values.


Richard Kleesattel, president and
manager of the Black Diamond Mines,
of Dixie, accompanied by Mrs. Klees-
attel, arrived In the city last night
from Grangeville, where they went on
legal business before going east On
account of the Camas Prairie railroad
being blockaded with snow it was nee
eSsary for them to come out the natur-
al route by way of Sites. They de-
parted for Chicago this morning, and
after consulting with his business as
sociates in that city In regard to
matters pertaining to the mines will
proceed to Washington ID. c., and
other eastern points.
Mr.. Kleesattel is elated over the new
development work being carried on at
the Black Diamond mines, and says,
that about ten days ago the leads in
the new ore bodies had been discov-
cred. although they were known to
exist, but their discovery at this time
was somewhat of surprise The
output of this ore shoot is 300 feet
from the place underground, guaran-
teeing an ore shoot 800 feet in length
at a depth of $50 feet running in
values from 2 to- 3 ounces In gold.
This will give larger tonnage in addi-
ton to the already established resourc-
es in the mines. We expect to build
the mill as soon as weather conditions
permit, all lumber for the mills saw
ed and transported to the ground, as
well as considerable machinery moved
to the place of installation. Additional
machinery will arrive IN Sites by the
time roads are In condition to trans
port same to the mine. Excavation
- hn mill ha1 kxnx 4
pleted. The mill and cyanide plant
will be of the latest design and have
| a capacity of 80 tons per day.
Transportation facilities are one Of
our greatest needs, and the construc-
ton Of a water grade route from Sites
along the South Fork will give us
practical route at all times of the
year."
Paul Seiffert, who has been employ
ed at the Black Diamond mine at Dix
lie, owned by Richard Kieesattel and
associates, came out recently from that
district, reports the Black Diamond
working a full crew. Mr.. Seiffert
says: Since early fall lumber and
heavy timbers nave been brought to
the mine from the mill for the new
mill and cyanide plant that will be
erected as soon as weather conditions
will permit.
The development Of the mine under
ground has been carried on throughout
the winter with full crew, uncover
ing more ore ready for shipping. The
work on the main drift is going ahead
and good values are uncovered The
cross cutting from the main drift have
shown new discoveries and under the
personal supervision of Mr. Kleesat-
tel the work is progressing speedily
and is proving the merits of the mines
as the work continues.
"The handsome bungalo built was
completed the first of the year and
Mr.. Kleesattel now occupies it. This
is the finest home in the district.
81 visited the Mohawk property
owned by bill" johnson in the Elk
City district, and this mine is proving
to carry values. The main tunnel is
about 600 feet long and crosses three
veins from four to six feet in width.
The values carried in these ore bodies
are high. The new development map
ped out will be a tunnel about one
hundred feet below the upper tunnel
to strike the ore strata. At present
Mr.. Johnson Is taking out ore which
is being placed in the ore bins In the
early spring work will be started ON
improvements about the property. A
small mill will be installed and other
necessary improvements to carry on the
continued operation of the mine. This
is one of the best value carrying ore
bodies / have ever seen in the dis
trict."
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