New Branch in Davao

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Title
New Branch in Davao
Language
English
Year
1940
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COCO GROVE, INC. Operations for February resulted in production of P76,540.14, as follows: The dredge "Mary Angus" handled 49,690 cubic yards of pay gravel from which P34,026.52 was recovered. Overburden removed amounted to 110,855 cubic yards. The total area dredged was 85,740 square feet, to an average depth of 50.5 feet. The "Anne Petronella" dredged 123,865 cubic yards of pay gravel, from which P42,513.62 was recovered. Overburden removed amounted to 37,390 cubic yards. Total area dredged was 94,450 square feet to an average depth of 46 feet. The dredge "Rotterdam" again resumed operations, handling 14,125 cubic yards, which were overburden. During February the "Mar, Angus" operated in virgin ground southwest of the Paracale Lighthouse. Drilling indicated that the gold is not uniformly distributed over the area. By the end of March this dredge should reach the tailing area. In the area where the dredge is now operating there is a layer of cemented sand which is exceedingly hard and has resulted in the slowing down of dredge operations. During February the "Anne Petronella" operated mostly through old tailings, but also hit certain sections of virgin ground which yielded a sa tisfactory recovery. This dredge is heading for the foreshore where it will operate by the end of March or the beginning of April, weather permitting. The mechanical performance of both dredges was satisfactory. Weather conditions in general have improved. TUBA MINES During February the Tuba Mines plant produced P47,064.35 from the treatment of 1,441 tons of ore, the average recovery being P32.66. During the month 1,087.50 feet of development work was completed, of which 770 feet were capital and 317.5 feet operating advance. Of the capital advance, 95 feet were in ore, as were 129 feet of the operating. On the 250 feet level the grade of ore showed an increase and development results were good. On the 350 feet level the grade of ore increased in certain sections, although still being below that of the 250 level. The power plant was overhauled during the month and power operations were normal by the first of March. General conditions at the plant remained normal throughout the period. NEW BRANCH IN DAVAO A branch office of the Marsman Trading Corporation has been opened in Davao, thus adding to the service offered by the company to its patrons throughout the Southern Islands. Fred Hamp, formerly of Cebu, is in charge of the new branch. The mail address is P. 0. Box 135. I. BECK, INC. 6 Provided Miners Since 1898 Retail & Wholesale Wearing Apparel. Haberdashery for Men, Wumen & Children. Big Line of Household goods. Radios. Phonographs. Beds. Toys. Send for Catalogue For Reference ask any old Mining Man THE MARSMAN MAGAZINE for March, 1940