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Info Database Last Updated 08.04.2024 (Entity News entries: 32)
Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Reporter. Volume: 50 [L], Issue No. 10
Info Publication Date:
September 8, 1904
Info found on page:
255
Info Title:
Ophir Continues to Sink
Ophir.—The shaft of this property on Raven hill is now down nearly 400 feet, and is to be continued to the 500-foot point.
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Above Info was First Seen 01.04.2011

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 4 [IV], Issue No. 48
Info Publication Date:
February 25, 1905
Info found on page:
2
Info Title:
Ophir Mine is a Steady Producer
Colorado Springs, Col., Feb. 20.—On the Ophir mine this property has been developed into a wonderful proposition and is now one of the steadiest producers among the medium-sized mines in the camp.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 11.10.2023 (17:47:01)
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Type/Category of Info:
Obituary
Info Source From:
The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 80 [LXXX], Issue No. 8
Info Publication Date:
August 26, 1905
Info found on page:
363
Info Title:
Mr. James J. Cone Dies After Ophir Accident
A few months ago, James J. Cone, one of the pioneer mining men of the Cripple Creek district and since many years a resident of Canon City, Colo., had an attack of stroke of apoplexy, just after a fall of 20 ft. in the Ophir mine at Cripple Creek, in which he was interested.
graphic for visual presentation of text Then, on Aug. 13, he died at Stevens Point, Wis., the result of another stroke of apoplexy. He was 70 years old and was one of the trustees of the state School of Mines.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 01.10.2022 (19:06:16)
Above Info was First Seen 26.06.2021

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Reporter. Volume: 52 [LII], Issue No. 20
Info Publication Date:
November 16, 1905
Info found on page:
505
Info Title:
Ophir Mine Dump Leased
Ophir—William Ware has secured a lease on the dump at this mine and will use some machinery for the economical handling of the material.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 05.03.2022 (17:01:50)
Above Info was First Seen 04.05.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Reporter. Volume: 52 [LII], Issue No. 25
Info Publication Date:
December 21, 1905
Info found on page:
628
Info Title:
Ophir Mine Dump Gives Good Values
Ophir—The washing of the dump rock by William Ware, lessee, is resulting in the production of several carloads per day. Coarse rock and slimes of good value are being recovered.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 06.03.2022 (16:11:09)
Above Info was First Seen 04.05.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 24 [XXIV], Issue No. 4
Info Publication Date:
January 27, 1906
Info found on page:
132
Info Title:
Ophir Mine in 1905
During 1905 two good strikes were made at the Ophir on Raven hill between the 190 and 600 foot level, having a width of from four to nine feet, and with a $40 to $90 value.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 27.10.2023 (19:41:35)
Above Info was First Seen 27.10.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Reporter. Volume: 54 [LIV], Issue No. 14
Info Publication Date:
October 4, 1906
Info found on page:
347
Info Title:
Ophir to Resume Operations
Ophir.—Operations are to be resumed at this property, which was closed down about one year ago on account of water. The company has accumulated a large fund with which to operate, and expects to commence shipping shortly.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 26.02.2023 (22:23:06)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 25 [XXV], Issue No. 20
Info Publication Date:
November 17, 1906
Info found on page:
610
Info Title:
Raven Hill Ophir and the Jennie Sample Might Consolidate
Denver.—There is a report that negotiations are being made to consolidate the Raven Hill Ophir and the Jennie Sample adjoining, at Cripple Creek, which are now at legal loggerheads over apex rights. The Ophir is producing gross about $90,000 per month and the Jennie Sample is shipping out some good ore.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 07.11.2023 (09:21:56)
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Type/Category of Info:
Special/Editorial Correspondence
Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 94 [XCIV], Issue No. 4
Info Publication Date:
January 26, 1907
Info found on page:
106
Info Title:
Ophir Resume Sinking
Sinking has been resumed in the Ophir shaft on Raven hill, from 700 to 800 ft.
Above Info was Last Updated on 10.10.2021 (18:51:24)
Above Info was First Seen 20.05.2021

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 26 [XXVI], Issue No. 16
Info Publication Date:
April 20, 1907
Info found on page:
515
Info Title:
Ophir Lessees Dahl and Others Working Ore at 600 Feet
Cripple Creek.—Henry Dahl and others operating on the Ophir on Raven hill are breaking ore which is giving returns of 3 to 5 ozs. from a 4 ft. vein at a depth of 600 feet.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 18.11.2023 (08:59:51)
Above Info was First Seen 18.11.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 3
Info Publication Date:
July 20, 1907
Info found on page:
116
Info Title:
Ophir Ships 3 Cars Weekly
Denver.—Three cars of ore a week are leaving the Ophir mine on Raven hill, which returns 3 to 5 ozs. per ton. The vein is 4 ft. wide.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 27.11.2023 (17:54:55)
Above Info was First Seen 27.11.2023

Type/Category of Info:
Article
Info Source From:
Mineral Resources of the United States. Volume: 23 [XXIII]
Info Publication Date:
August 1907
Info found on page:
240
Info Title:
Ophir Mine in 1906
During 1906, large gains in production were made in the Ophir.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 04.07.2022 (14:05:57)
Above Info was First Seen 10.05.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 6
Info Publication Date:
August 10, 1907
Info found on page:
246
Info Title:
Ophir Ships 5 Cars Weekly
Cripple Creek.—The Ophir on Raven hill is now out-putting at the rate of five cars per week from a large vein that is giving returns of 3 to 5 ounces.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 28.11.2023 (18:58:16)
Above Info was First Seen 28.11.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 9
Info Publication Date:
August 31, 1907
Info found on page:
364
Info Title:
Ophir Ships at Least 18 Cars Monthly
Cripple Creek—The Ravenhill Ophir, owned by Mrs. Annie Cone, of Canon City, is shipping 18 to 20 cars per month that runs from 3 to 7 ounces.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 01.12.2023 (07:57:56)
Above Info was First Seen 25.11.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 15
Info Publication Date:
October 12, 1907
Info found on page:
609
Info Title:
Ophir Double-Compartment Shaft to Sink to 1200 Feet
Cripple Creek.—Mrs. Anna Cone of Canon City, sole owner of the Raven hill Ophir, will sink a new double-compartment shaft to a depth of 1,200 feet. Raises will be carried from the 700 and 1,100 levels.
graphic for visual presentation of text Last year this mine netted Mrs. Cone $100,000.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 07.12.2023 (09:08:15)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 28 [XXVIII], Issue No. 1
Info Publication Date:
January 4, 1908
Info found on page:
37
Info Title:
Open Cave Encountered at Ophir Property
Denver—In the Ophir property an open cave was encountered which it is said contains many tons that will run $50 to the ton and better.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 14.12.2023 (19:05:25)
Above Info was First Seen 26.11.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 57 [LVII], Issue No. 21
Info Publication Date:
May 21, 1908
Info found on page:
499
Info Title:
New Shaft House at Ophir
A new shaft house is in course of construction on the Ophir property on Raven hill, in which will be installed a new steam hoist. It is intended by the management to sink this shaft to the 1,000-ft. point.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 17.03.2023 (17:24:41)
Above Info was First Seen 12.06.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 97 [XCVII], Issue No. 2502; 1
Info Publication Date:
July 4, 1908
Info found on page:
6
Info Title:
Ophir New Vertical Shaft Down 200 Feet
A depth of 200 ft. has been attained in the new vertical shaft on the Ophir mine on Raven hill, and a cross-cut has been started to the main Ophir vein.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 11.08.2023 (08:59:45)
Above Info was First Seen 28.09.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 29 [XXIX], Issue No. 1
Info Publication Date:
July 4, 1908
Info found on page:
33
Info Title:
Ophir Mining Co. Sinking New Vertical Shaft
Cripple Creek—The Ophir Mining Co., operating on Raven hill, is sinking a new vertical shaft to the 1,000 level. This shaft is already down to the 250 level, but, as water has been encountered, progress will hence forth be slow. The company is not anxious to hurry the work as it is mining an abundance of ore from the old incline.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 28.12.2023 (16:23:50)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 58 [LVIII], Issue No. 12
Info Publication Date:
September 17, 1908
Info found on page:
237
Info Title:
Ophir August 1908 Shipments
The Ophir shipped 12 cars during the month of August.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 03.04.2023 (19:25:36)
Above Info was First Seen 15.06.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 97 [XCVII], Issue No. 2522; 21
Info Publication Date:
November 21, 1908
Info found on page:
686
Info Title:
Jennie Sample Mining Co. vs. Mrs. J. J. Cone Case Settled
The suit between the Jennie Sample G. M. Co. and Mrs. J. J. Cone, in which the former sought to recover damages for alleged illegal extraction of ore from the Ophir mine, has been settled out of court by the payment of the Jennie Sample company of $20,000 and the granting to it of the right to use the north and west shafts of the mine for a period of five years.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 13.08.2023 (22:35:51)
Above Info was First Seen 30.09.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 59 [LIX], Issue No. 1520
Info Publication Date:
March 18, 1909
Info found on page:
217
Info Title:
Ophir in Good Ore
Considerable good ore has been disclosed from the 1,020-ft. level of the Ophir mine. Drifting has been started on the vein to open it up to its fullest extent.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 12.03.2022 (09:12:20)
Above Info was First Seen 17.06.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 59 [LIX], Issue No. 1527
Info Publication Date:
May 6, 1909
Info found on page:
357
Info Title:
Ophir Mine Shipped Smelting Ore
A car of smelting ore running high in gold was shipped from the Ophir mine. This ore is coming from the 1,000-ft. level of the Ophir incline shaft.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 14.03.2022 (01:15:42)
Above Info was First Seen 19.06.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Western Investors Review. Volume: 15 [XV], Issue No. 10
Info Publication Date:
May 1909
Info found on page:
10
Info Title:
Ophir Mine Highgrade Shipment
A shipment of a car of high grade ore was made recently from the Ophir mine on Raven hill.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 23.08.2023 (20:22:29)
Above Info was First Seen 19.10.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 62 [LXII], Issue No. 1601
Info Publication Date:
October 6, 1910
Info found on page:
332
Info Title:
Ophir Leasee in Promising Ore Body
The Western Investment Co., operating the Ophir mine on Raven hill, has opened up a promising ore body on the main Ophir vein between the fifth and sixth levels of the incline shaft.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 29.04.2023 (21:13:59)
Above Info was First Seen 29.04.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 62 [LXII], Issue No. 1612
Info Publication Date:
December 22, 1910
Info found on page:
610
Info Title:
Bids for Sinking Ophir Shaft Wanted
Manager John T. Hawkins of the Jennie Sample Mining Co., is seeking bids for the sinking of the main shaft of the Ophir shaft an additional depth of 200 ft.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 05.05.2023 (19:50:10)
Above Info was First Seen 12.07.2010

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 63 [LXIII], Issue No. 1624
Info Publication Date:
March 16, 1911
Info found on page:
299
Info Title:
Ophir Shaft to Be Taken Over by Jennie Sample Co.
The Jennie Sample Co. will take over the Ophir shaft in a few weeks, as the contract for the sinking of the lift of 200 ft. is about completed, and work on the laterals to get under the main ore body will be commenced.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 11.05.2023 (08:20:39)
Above Info was First Seen 11.05.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 9
Info Publication Date:
August 26, 1911
Info found on page:
421
Info Title:
Ophir Temporarily Suspended
Jennie Sample—This company, operating through the Ophir shaft, has temporarily suspended operations pending a few repairs, but it is expected that work on the oreshoot opened on the 400-ft. level will be resumed in a few days.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 30.10.2020 (11:04:30)
Above Info was First Seen 26.03.2019

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 12
Info Publication Date:
September 16, 1911
Info found on page:
564
Info Title:
Western Investment Company August Shipping
Western Investment Company—This company, leasing on the Victor, Empire State and Ophir, shipped 50 cars of ore in August.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 29.04.2023 (21:12:52)
Above Info was First Seen 26.03.2019

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 64 [LXIV], Issue No. 1657
Info Publication Date:
November 2, 1911
Info found on page:
ad38
Info Title:
Western Investment Co. & Sub-Lessees Produce About 50 Cars a Month
The Western Investment Co. and its sub-lessees, operating the Victor mine on Bull hill and the Ophir shaft on Raven hill, are making a production of about 50 cars a month.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 07.06.2023 (09:29:43)
Above Info was First Seen 07.06.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 65 [LXV], Issue No. 1692
Info Publication Date:
June 27, 1912
Info found on page:
xxvii
Info Title:
Mr. Arthur Francis Took an Option on Ophir Mine
Arthur Francis has taken an option on the Ophir mine on Raven hill from Mrs. J. J. Cone for $100,000.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 02.07.2023 (02:04:27)
Above Info was First Seen 02.07.2023

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 66 [LXVI], Issue No. 1707
Info Publication Date:
October 10, 1912
Info found on page:
xxv
Info Title:
Ophir Operations Started by Lessees
Mining has been started in the Ophir property on Raven hill by Lessee Edwin Gaylord and associates.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 08.07.2023 (13:24:31)
Above Info was First Seen 08.07.2023

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