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Show JUNE 1 1970 PAGE 7 OIL & MINING JOURNAL I Air Force, strikes paydirt in dead missile batteries I HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah Dead missile batteries are producing a live mother lode of silver here. lt Silver plates from the batteries used in & , ICBM communications system produce 280 Troy ounces of pure silver per battery when melted down in a process developed through cooperative efforts of the base material management directorate and the Bureau of ijij Mines in Salt Lake City. jjjj John Killebrew, chief of the redistribution and marketing jjj: division at Hill AFB said that at the current market rate of $1.80 per Troy ounce, the silver reclaimed from each battery is worth $465. Not a bad profit for several hours work, the chief doclared. 45-vo- n I 1 1 8 j&WSSKSSSSftWSWSSSS::: DETECTOR Detects placer platinum gold, instantly I Simple to use, fits in glove compartment. Save on assay fees. Detects particles down to .0059 inch. Complete with simple instructions, battery, or $15. Satisfaction only back. money SALE 20 acres on claim unpatented mining Nelson Creek, Plumas County, Calif. Ideal for Dredge. $4,000. 52 FOR 53 HOSS-FELSALE DRILL complete, plus 160' of pipe and extras. $925. Survey report indicates salt content affected D SALE OR TRADE, for 2'A ton capacity Housetrailer flotation, portable mining mill. 54 There are two report of the U.S. ' Geological Survey apparently culverts in the causeway, but the confirms a charge by salt salt companies contended that companies that the Southern fresh water entering the south Pacific causeway across Great part of the lake was pushing the Salt Lake has reduced the brine salt water north. The new study shows that concentration in the south part the of the lake. during the period 1963-69- , dissolved solids of concentration The report, in the south part of the lake Effects of a Causeway on the decreased from 330 grams per Chemistry of Great Salt Lake, liter to 195 grams per liter, a Utah, by R.J. Madison, is the decrease of about 135 grams. result of a study made by the Of this decrease, about 35 U.S. Geological Survey during grams is estimated to have been 1967-69- , in cooperation with the result of load movement A FOR de old mining geological survey books, bulletins and similar material. 55 WE BUY LarGOLD SCALES 56 gest selection of gold and diamond scales on the Pacific Coast. Treasure hunting, prospecting, mining or the unusual. Send complete details and amount needed. 66 FOR generator Here KW 3 phase 3500 Diesel, hours 67--N- 20 SALE 110-22- 0, $1200. METHOD EW Gold $1, Platinum $1. Send 2 oz. sample. ASSAY PRICED 68 TO and Good Copper Silver claims in Pinal and Gila counties of Arizona. SELL MUST 69 SELL Dry including motor and blower. This equipment- near new $300. Washer, - the Utah Geological and Mineralogical Survey. Last December, companies south end operating of on the the lake that complained salt the construction of the railroad causeway in 1959, had made the water south of the causeway less salty and had concentrated the salt in the north end of the lake. northward through the causeway. The other 100 grams has been the result of dilution caused by an increase in the lakes total volume. The salt companies say that their production has declined over the past six years and that they will be in serious trouble if the trend continues another two years. Silver Fortune reports exploratory activity Silver Fortune Mining Co. of royalty payments are to be made. Therefore, should the Salt Lake Gty, which completed commercially prove its public stock offering April 3, claims in profitable, we would be the sole and is traded to benefactors. has reported Utah, shareholders activity on its Utah Mr. Leonard said management claims. has obtained an option to mining Frank Leonard, president, purchase three placer claims said management is evaluating west of Zions National Park, selected sites on the 179 Utah. The claims are reportedly unpatented claims owned by the predominantly copper, silver and company in the Orange. Cliffs, uranium, he said. Temple Mountain and Henry Drilling tests on the claims are Mountain areas of Utah. to be conducted at no cost to Geological reports, indicate Salver Fortune, he said, and are claims the primarily results of the drilling will be and vanadium copper, uranium, in the decision on to weighed the Mr. Leonard reported option. exercising shareholders. The option calls for an The claims are uniquely Mr. exchange of a limited amount of drawn in our - favor, as no stock, he said. Leonard reported, over-the-count- er f Coal into gas a reality A WASHINGTON new varieties. process has been developed by Finely ground coal is then the U.S. Bureau of Mines to forced into a hot gas stream convert , coal into pipeline where it reacts with oxygen and to form methane, steam quality gas. A pilot study at the bureaus hydrogen and carbon monoxide. with a research center in Further treatment energy Pittsburgh led to larger scale catalyst causes the production of from the methane testing and an engineering study more monoxide. that will be made for a hydrogen and carbon The final product provides demonstration plant, the bureau ofoer 900 BTUs per cubic foot, has announced. The new process involves a compared to natural gas heat patented that allows pre-treatme- nt the use oFcoal of all content of 1 ,000 BTUs, the Bureau reports. JAW CRUSHERS 7x9 and 8x10, small set rolls, 13 hp gearhead motors, sprockets, roller chain, air hose, electric disconnects, magnetic starters, stai n less screen. . FOR SALE Gold dry 58 with washers, complete Briggs & Stratton motor. All one unit. 52 lbs. Breaks apart for easy hauling. Will handle 30 yards per day. 59 WE Non-metall- BUY CLAIMS properties or claims wanted. 60 PROSPECTORS You need this fine book, Fortunes in Minerals" $6. Its 310 pages cover all the metals, uranium, diamonds, etc. A wonderful for weekend the help prospector. BUILD detector, complete plans, parts list, step by step instructions $2. Valuable treasure and detector tips with each order. 71 INCH Platinum 72 TWO mineral specimens group available. One dollar each or $7 a paid. postage pound, and chem Simplified gravity separation method on request. & GOLD 73 ASSAYS: SILVER $3. & copper $4. Spectographs $5. ad 74 LEASE OPTION silver mine, Panamints, Inyo County, Calif. Past production 3 yeaars average ton concentrates 8 ver ozs. Scheelite Sil- 62-17- 41-69.- Bismuth 1, Lead 4-2- 1-- TRADE SALE PARTNERSHIP One Electronic magnet separator, separate Black Sand & Gold bearing gravel. 112 KW Power. Plant, 4 cyl. Case engine on trailer. Used 62 WANTED wet concentrator, or ainsley bowl. Private party. Give capacity per day, price, details. OR E 63 DIRECTORY BUYERS Listings of commercial buyers, grades, prices of ores and minerals. $1. Satisfaction or money back. TREASURE HUNTERS! 64 Prospectorsl New instruments IDAHO 78 Four patented in claims Caribou mining National Forest. Gold and other valuable minerals; located near Soda Springs. Very reasonable! Hunting, fishing, too. 2 14 x 3 ' BALL MILL $495. Also mining lease forms $1 per copy. 79 CLAIM 80 Assessment including Address - City& State, Zip work, diamond WANTED 81 drilling core, USED metal detectors. 82 CAPITAL CONTACT- SBefore you try Public or Private placements underwriters, banking houses, helpful information. 83 - to investment write for WANTED MERCURY PROPERTY, Will lease. No promoters, principals only. Want large open pit average 4 lb. or better to sustain 100 tpd up operation. Send details and facts. 84 COMPLETE Claim SURVEYS MINING location lodes by electronic and contour methods plane and contour mapping finding lost claims, investigation of claims on sale and report. and relocation-traci- ng 85 WILL LEASE on royalty or purchase any kind of mining property that will qualify. Two millsites, water, etc. 86 17 MILE SILVER LODE 80 silica; 20 open sulfides (Ag 50oz. Au 1 oz. Ph Zn cd 2 in Chlorite gangue, and 100 feet wide. 10,000 tpd capabilities. Have two claims filed. 6 miles road and loading facilities at railroad needed. Lacking experience, capital, equipment. cabins, labor, mill, concentrating 90 day equipment! $2500 option, 5 year lease 10 gross sales ores, against $200 per 2 minimuml month 15 3rd-5t- h years years FINANCIALLY gross sales! ABLE ONLY, PLEASE! vein FOR SALE: Swede Cobra 75 Hammer and leg, good condition, $475. FOR 87 SALE Surface dredges. under water dredges. New 2x1 aluminum pumps. $50. Will operate 3" to 6" dredges. 76 PATENTED 10 with cabin and adjoinging on Deer Creek near Fair Calif. Valley, terms. $1 5,000, prospects . 77 Acres claim Grass gold 2"-3"-- 4" 3"-4"-- 6" 88 20 Acre PLACE CLAIM on the Feather River. Will sell outright or trade for what have youl FOR SALE: Widow must PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION ON THE ADS WHOSE NUMBER Send to: LOCATION 6, 4! 25-to- n 61 patent sampling. 1871 GEOGRAPHICAL MAP (rare issue litho print), Los Angeles, Kem, Ventura, San Bernardino areas. All old stage, freight stops, trails, roads, towns, landmarks, etc. 18x24 rolled $2.95. Gold-silver-le- operating ic 4-r- 70 ed 57 claim placer mining Siskiyou County, south fork Salmon River. Good values, coarse gold. rebuilt fum. some tool cabin, shed, water and equipment Running electric generator. Claim has been surveyed for mineral sell I HAVE CIRCLED: |