Bisbee daily review., 1919-05-04
MICHIGAN EXTOLS BRIGHT PROSPECT
 OF MINES AT AJO
New Cornelia's Development Attracting Widespread
 Attention in East


 The Iron Ore, of Ishpeming, Mich, a leading mine publication of that state, publishes in a recent issue a two page illustrated article on the New Cornelia Copper company at Ajo, from which the following is an ex- cept: iHFWW
 The New Corne;fa Copper company controlled by the Calumet & Arizona Mining company and engaged in the mining and teaching of copper ore at Ajo, Ariz., has made a remarkable record during the short time it has been operating. Entering the produc- ing class shortly after Uncle Sam en- tered the great European struggle, the company had turned out 67,S05, ,760 pounds of copper to April 1, 1919, and is now a larger producer than the par ent organization. To achieve this re- suit meant the treatment of 2,S94, ,631 tons of ore, so it is plain that there has been no loafing on the job and that every effort was extended with the red metal for war work.
 Costs Under War Conditions Low
 This copper has been produced at a very low cost, in fact, it is stated upon good authority that there is only one copper mining company doing business in the states that is mak- ing. copper at lower figure. And the present low costs will be materially reduced when conditions readjust themselves and the cost of doing business is less than it is at present; i; and readjustment is certain to take place.
 Operations have been curtailed in the mine at the teaching plant, only about 4,000 tons of ore being treated daily, whereas approximately $500 tons were treated each day in Janu- ary. The working force has been re- duced over one-Inird, with 500 men on the payroll today, and wages have been lowered The management does not feel justified in giving copper away and it is not believed that capa- city production will again be attained until the market conditions are bet ter stabilized.
 The pit is being worked one S-hour shift, and underground mine two.
 Visitors From All Over the World
 New Cornelia took the lead in the teaching Of carbonate ores of low grade on a large scale and showed the mining world what was possible by such a method of treatment. It is not at all strange that metallurgists and mining engineers from all over the world have journeyed to Ajo. to inspect and study the work Of the pioneer teaching company, and it is more than likely that several plants of similar nature will be installed in this and other countries, where carbonate ores of commercial grade are to be found. The Chili Copper company now has a teaching plant at its South American property and is handling a large tonnage, with very good results, we are informed, al though the Chili ores carry nitrates not to be found in the Ajo ores and there was troupe at the outset. The nitric acid which formed caused many difficulties now overcome.
 Two Large Mines
 With the addition of the Ajo Con- solidated, taken over in August, 1917, New Cornelia now has two-good sized mines. The consolidated property ad, joins on the southeast and is an un- derground proposition although there is little tonnage that can be mined with steam shoYels. The main mine 'is the pit on the original holdings, and it is from here that the bulk of the ore has been mined to date. Only such ore has been taken from the underground mine as has been en- countered in the development work.
 The Ajo district has not been very thoroughly prospected. and it would not be at all surprising if other val uable mines would be developed The territory to the west for several miles contains some good looking ground In the opposite direction, about 15 miles away, is the Gunsight district, where gold is being found Some work is being carried on here on a small scale with a small experimental mill in operation.
 New Cornelia has a large stretch of territory, including the townsite of Ajo, where fine business blocks, hos pital, plaza and many fine homes have been built by tue company. A large school building is now under con struction. Lots can be purchased or leased on easy terms, and water and lighting service are furnished at reas- Onable rates. The town has an air Of permanency, everyone being of the opinicn that Ajo is going to be first class mining community for a great many years, and these predictions are justified
 There are two other townsites- Gibson and Clarkston, where some of the men employed by the New Cor nelia make their homes.