Itogon Mining Company

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English

Year

1940

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ITOGON MINING COMPANY During February, Itogon produced P429,364.82 from the treatment of 26,486 tons of ore, an average recovery of P16.21 per ton. Extraction was 81.19 % . Total development footage was 3,490, of which 2,665 feet were in capital and 825 feet in operating. Of the capital advance, 7 44 feet were in ore, as were 152 feet of the operating. On the Sesame 23 Vein, total drifting on 8 levels amounted to 310 feet, 133 of which were in ore of better than average grade over a width of 4 feet. Drifting on the 800 level of the Gilkison Split was 131 feet, 39 feet of which were in ore of a higher than average grade. Drifting on 4 levels of the 31 Vein totaled 137 feet, of which 48 feet were in ore of average grade. On the Sesame Vein, drifting on 3 levels totaled 280 feet, 80 feet of which were in ore of average grade. The 23 Winze was sunk 24 feet during the month. Installation of the grizzly on the 875 level at the top of the ore pass is nearly completed; the measuring and loading pockets on the 1000 level should be completed in March. On the Taka Vein about 136 feet of ore were developed on the 400 and 450 levels, the grade being higher than average, and the width 4 feet. On the Itoe Vein, total drifting on 3 levels amounted to 323 feet, of which 284 feet were in ore of better than average grade. On the 500 level, the 28 Crosscut South cut the vein; drifting to the West has advanced 75 feet through ore of good grade over a 5-foot width. A raise has been started from the drift West, and excellent values are being encountered. A new high-tension line to the 1300 level drain tunnel is being installed by the Electrical Department, in addition to minor installations and repairs. General conditions at the camp were normal throughout the month. 2 SUYOC CONSOLIDATED MINING COMPANY During February the Suyoc plant treated 6,176 tons of ore, from which P154,490.96 was recovered, an average recovery per ton of P25.02. Extraction was 88.37 % . The development advance was 1,684 feet, 952 feet of which were in capital and 732 feet in operating. Of the former, 139 feet were in ore, while of the latter 127 feet were in ore. The No. 1 Shaft was sunk 29 feet. The 2244 Winze reached 2300 level and 1 station set has been placed, the vein running 2 feet wide and of better than average ore. The 2252 Crosscut East advanced 35 feet cutting the No. 2 Vein, ore being much better than average. The 2215-A Raise reached the 2100 level. The No. 3 Vein at this level is 1.9 feet wide and runs in much better than average ore. The 2060 and 2062-A Raises, which will be used as ventilation and ore-pass raises, were advanced 22 and 49 feet rPspectively. The No. 2 Vein here is 2.5 feet wide and in ore of much better than average. The 1647 Crosscut East advanced 146 feet, leaving a distance of 800 fP.et to .s:ret under the No. 1 Vein. Staff house No. 8 was completed and is occupied: likewise was the Hosnital A nartment Extension comnleted. The JlPW mine cag-e was in~t~ llf~d, ;:i.nd the M:rncha locomotive :md No. 4 Allen diesel were overhauled. Durinf? March the emrirn~erinf? records will be transferred to the new vault which will prov in~ protection in case of fire. General conditions at the mine were normal during the month. Suyoc defeated the University of the Philippines~ Baguio Branch, in an athletic meet February 18, 1940. The meet was held under the auspices of the Suyoc Club. THE MARSMAN MAGAZINE for March, 1940

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