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Show UTAH COMES SEVENTH IN GOLD AND THIRD IN SILVER PRODUCTION Compiled figures just re- leased by the bureau of the mint and geological survey place the total 1916 production of gold by the nation at 4,479,- 056 fine ounces, valued at $92,- 590,300. Utah is credited with 186,679 ounces, valued at $3,- 869,000. It puts Utah seventh in the states. California, Alas- ka, Colorado, Nevada and South Dakota lead.' . The total silver production was 74,414,802 ounces in 1916, valued at $48,953,000. Utah stands third in silver production with 13,545,802 ounces, valued at , 911, 000. |