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Info Database Last Updated 08.04.2024 (Entity News entries: 131)
Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Tombstone Epitaph. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 16
Info Publication Date:
March 11, 1917
Info found on page:
6
Info Title:
Portland Mine Numbers for Its Life
The production of the Portland mine during its life has been 2,814,043 tons of ore, from which have been taken a gross of $43,844,865.41.
graphic for visual presentation of text On this dividends have been paid stockholders of $10,597,080.
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
Tombstone Epitaph. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 16
Info Publication Date:
March 11, 1917
Info found on page:
6
Info Title:
Portland Mine Numbers for 1916
During the past year the Portland mine produced ore valued at $3,040,223.46, and on this the profit was $768,809.84, and dividends of $420,000 have been paid stockholders.
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Type/Category of Info:
Mine Info
Info Source From:
Colorado State Mining Directory 1898; Buyer's Guide to Representative Mining Machinery and Supply Houses of America.
Info Publication Date:
1898
Info found on page:
202
Info Title:
Portland Mines
Principal Producing Cripple Creek Mines - 1898:
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graphic for visual presentation of textName: Portland Mines (Battle Mountain)
graphic for visual presentation of textOwner: Portland Gold Mining Co.
graphic for visual presentation of textCapital: $3,000,000
graphic for visual presentation of textPresident: James F. Burns
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graphic for visual presentation of textSecretary: Frank G. Peck
graphic for visual presentation of textTreasurer: James F. Burns
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graphic for visual presentation of textManager: John H. McKenzie, Victor
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graphic for visual presentation of textDescription: own 135 acres; 7,604 feet of shafts; 1,123 feet of winzes; 12,071 feet of drifts; 2,317 feet of cross-cuts; 190,851 square feet of stoping; Burns shaft 800 feet deep; machinery - 600-horse power V-geared double cylinder and reel hoisting engine; 16-drill (Ingersoll-Sergeant) compressor and 8-drill (Ingersoll-Sergeant) compressor; 500-light dynamo; 100-horse power Mine and Smelter tubular boiler; Snow pumps, made by Snow Steam Pump Works, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 28.03.2024 (19:33:19)
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Type/Category of Info:
Article
Info Source From:
The Proceedings of the Colorado Scientific Society. Volume: 5 [V]
Info Publication Date:
July 2, 1895
Info found on page:
xxiv
Info Title:
Colorado Scientific Society Members Visited
Members of the Colorado Scientific Society attending the 127th Regular Meeting held at the Masonic Hall in Cripple Creek July 1st, 1895, visited on the 2nd of July several mines and mills; Portland, Raven, Ruby, Lucky Guss, Zenobia, Pharmacist, Victor, Buena Vista, Londonderry, Climax, Deerhorn, Summit mines were visited, and also the Brodie and Hartzell Mills were inspected.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 19.01.2024 (18:46:22)
Above Info was First Seen 27.03.2011

Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 29 [XXIX], Issue No. 8
Info Publication Date:
August 22, 1908
Info found on page:
292-293
Info Title:
Portland Mine is the Largest Producer in the District
Cripple Creek—The Portland mine continues to be the largest producer and dividend payer in the district, the monthly output being about 9,000 tons, which yields about $200,000 in gold. Several new shoots have been opened in the lower levels, all carrying smelting grade ore.
graphic for visual presentation of text The vein exposed in the 1,500 level is from 4 to 5 ft. wide and yields from $60 to $100 to the ton.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 31.12.2023 (08:21:56)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 29 [XXIX], Issue No. 7
Info Publication Date:
August 15, 1908
Info found on page:
254
Info Title:
Portland Mine Ore Shoots Exposed at Lower Levels
Cripple Creek—Several new shoots have been exposed in the lower levels of the Portland Co. mine. The one opened up on the 1,500 level is from 4 to 5 ft. wide and carries from $60 to $100 to the ton.
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Type/Category of Info:
Article
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 28 [XXVIII], Issue No. 16
Info Publication Date:
April 18, 1908
Info found on page:
638
Info Title:
Kumber Use at Portland Mine in 1907
About 3,000,000 ft. of timber have been put in the various underground workings of the Portland Co. in the Cripple Creek district, Colo., at a cost of $65,086 for timber and $77,737 for labor, or $142,823 in all, during the past year.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 22.12.2023 (03:33:21)
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Type/Category of Info:
Article
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 28 [XXVIII], Issue No. 11
Info Publication Date:
March 14, 1908
Info found on page:
443
Info Title:
Waste Filling Portland Mine
At the Portland gold mine in the Cripple Creek district, Colo., about 65,000 tons of waste have been used for filling the old stopes during the past year. This material is screened and the screenings in many cases are of sufficient value to pay for the work.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 19.12.2023 (08:06:48)
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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:
Rich Ore Worked in Portland Lee Workings at 800 Feet
Cripple Creek—Very rich ore is being broken at the 800-ft. level of the Lee workings in the Portland mine. Some of it is worth about $25 a pound. It is a recent discovery.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 01.12.2023 (09:08:03)
Above Info was First Seen 26.11.2010

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:
245
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft Working Its 1200 Feet Level
Cripple Creek.—Drifting westerly on the 5-ft. vein encountered on the 1,200 level from shaft No. 2 of the Portland is being prosecuted rapidly, and ore of a grade better than 1 oz. per ton is being broken. Considerable prospecting is in progress on the 1,200 and other levels.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 28.11.2023 (18:18:18)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 27 [XXVII], Issue No. 5
Info Publication Date:
August 3, 1907
Info found on page:
204
Info Title:
Portland Shafts Deep Workings
Denver.—Some remarkable and very gratifying results are being realized in the deeper development of the great Portland mine at Cripple Creek. The company is clearing out all of the upper workings, extracting all the ores, even the lower grades that were left standing in the various levels and slopes, with the view of putting them through a large cyanide mill to be erected at the mine, and at the same time carrying on systematic exploration below the 1,000-ft. levels.
graphic for visual presentation of text At the present time it is breaking ore for shipment at greater depth than any other in the district, and it is believed that the ore bodies opened in the lowest levels alone are sufficient to keep the property in active operation for years.
graphic for visual presentation of text In shaft No. 2 work is progressing at a point 65 ft. below the 1,200-ft. level and will be carried down to a point 150 ft. below, when a station will be cut and laterals extended. This will be known as the 1,350-ft. level, but in reality it will be 1,512 ft. below the surface.
graphic for visual presentation of text Already an immense amount of work has been done on the 1,200 level of No. 2 shaft, where winzes have been sunk in several places on the big ore shoot.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 28.11.2023 (14:36:05)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 26 [XXVI], Issue No. 22
Info Publication Date:
June 1, 1907
Info found on page:
703
Info Title:
Portland Ships 8000 Tons Monthly
Cripple Creek.—The Portland mine is shipping out every month about 8,000 tons averaging around $22. The company's working force is 480 men.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 23.11.2023 (08:40:33)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 26 [XXVI], Issue No. 20
Info Publication Date:
May 18, 1907
Info found on page:
638
Info Title:
Deepening of Portland No. 2 Brings Remarkable Results
Denver.—The deepening of shafts at the Portland mine is bringing remarkable results. One hundred feet from No. 2 shaft on the 1,200 level toward the Hidden Treasure stope, a 4-ft. vein averaging $20 per ton has been opened for a considerable distance and the ore is still in place. It seems to be an entirely new discovery.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 21.11.2023 (08:26:18)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 26 [XXVI], Issue No. 19
Info Publication Date:
May 11, 1907
Info found on page:
607
Info Title:
Pumping Operation to Start in Gold Coin Shaft
Denver.—The Granite, Portland and Strong Companies, in order to relieve their deepest workings of water, have arranged to start the big pumps in the Gold Coin shaft in the heart of Victor.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 20.11.2023 (09:42:00)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 26 [XXVI], Issue No. 5
Info Publication Date:
February 2, 1907
Info found on page:
196
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 to Sink to Water Level
Denver.—The No. 2 shaft of the Portland mine is to be sent down to water level, the work to begin about the first of next month.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 11.11.2023 (16:19:32)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 26 [XXVI], Issue No. 2
Info Publication Date:
January 12, 1907
Info found on page:
48
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Ore Shoot at 1225 Feet
Denver.—Big shoot of ore recently disclosed at a depth of 1,225 feet in the winze at No. 2 shaft of the Portland mine.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 10.11.2023 (18:19:31)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 24 [XXIV], Issue No. 8
Info Publication Date:
February 24, 1906
Info found on page:
282
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Discovery at 200 Feet.
Denver, Colo.—During the past week an important discovery occurred in a drift at the 200-foot level in the No. 2 shaft of the Portland mine. The miners broke into a stope about five feet wide, where they found a large tonnage already broken that averages about five ounces gold per ton. In addition to this valuable find it showed nearly 200 feet of stoping space in which to follow the long lost vein.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 28.10.2023 (16:38:32)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Mining World. Volume: 23 [XXIII], Issue No. 6
Info Publication Date:
August 12, 1905
Info found on page:
183
Info Title:
Portland Up to Date
Cripple Creek, Colorado.—The Portland people have decided not to lease their dump and will handle it themselves. An official of the company is authority for the statement that the property has several years' ore in sight and 10,000 tons of ore are shipped monthly.
graphic for visual presentation of text The company is paying dividends of 40 cents a share annually. Conditions in the past year have improved so that the territory north and around the No. 3 shaft gives promise of being as rich as, if not richer than, the territory south.
graphic for visual presentation of text The deepest shaft on the Portland is only 1,292 feet below the collar, including the dump, and from the present standpoint of development the Portland today stands as the greatest mine on the continent.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 21.10.2023 (10:28:55)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 4 [IV], Issue No. 40
Info Publication Date:
December 31, 1904
Info found on page:
2
Info Title:
Portland Mine in 1904 Banner Month
Colorado Springs, Dec. 26.—From reliable sources it is learned that December will be the banner month of the year as far as tonnage and value is concerned of the great Portland Mine on Battle Mountain.
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graphic for visual presentation of text Not only is this company sending out its usual quota, between 8000 and 9000 tons of $30 ore, which goes to their own mill, but they will send from 6000 to 8000 tons to the smelters, which should average around $60 to the ton.
graphic for visual presentation of text In addition to this it is estimated that the different lessees operating the large dump from this property will produce more than 3000 tons of ore, which should average $15 to the ton, and, taking the facts in consideration, besides the usual December output, when every one tries to increase the tonnage to the utmost capacity, it is safe to predict that the output for the month will be very close to the two and a quarter million mark.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 07.10.2023 (19:50:48)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 4 [IV], Issue No. 37
Info Publication Date:
December 10, 1904
Info found on page:
4
Info Title:
Portland Gold Mining Co. November Production Estimates
Colorado Springs, Col., Dec. 7.—The output of the Portland Gold Mining Company's properties for the month exceeds that of October by nearly 3000 tons, and will aggregate 10,000 tons. Averaging the ore at $30 a ton, a conservative estimate for this mine, the gross bullion value of the output of this great Battle Mountain property will be close to $300,000 for the month.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 05.10.2023 (07:54:53)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 4 [IV], Issue No. 22
Info Publication Date:
August 27, 1904
Info found on page:
4
Info Title:
Portland Mines Around 200 Tons Daily
Colorado Springs, Aug. 25. The Portland mine is now mining in the neighborhood of 200 tons of ore per day, and the property never looked better for a continuous production. Lately considerable attention has been given to the timbering of the property, so naturally the production of ore has been lower.
graphic for visual presentation of text From reliable sources it is learned that the company intends to erect a large ore house adjoining the already large one built at the No. 2 shaft, so when completed the production from this property will be greatly increased. The grade of ore now being mined is giving average returns of $30 to the ton. and with the immense ore bodies in this territory the production can be made to almost any size.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 23.09.2023 (09:12:24)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 4 [IV], Issue No. 20
Info Publication Date:
August 13, 1904
Info found on page:
4
Info Title:
Portland Working Full Handed
The Portland at Cripple Creek is now working about full handed, and better than 250 tons of ore is being broken daily.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 4 [IV], Issue No. 18
Info Publication Date:
July 30, 1904
Info found on page:
4
Info Title:
Portland Doing Great
The Portland mine is now employing a force of 480 men, and is outputting at the rate of 325 tons a day, approximately 10,000 tons a month, of a gross bullion value of over $300,000. The bulk of this ore is shipped to the company's own mill at Colorado City, which has been undergoing repairs, but is to resume this week, according to reports here.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 22.09.2023 (07:41:41)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 3 [III], Issue No. 49
Info Publication Date:
March 5, 1904
Info found on page:
4
Info Title:
Portland Co. Mines Doing Great
According to the present rate of output, the Portland company will this year market more ore by a half million dollars than it did during the year just passed.
graphic for visual presentation of text A vast amount of ore has been locked out and new ore shoots are being opened constantly.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 06.09.2023 (07:50:31)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 3 [III], Issue No. 43
Info Publication Date:
January 23, 1904
Info found on page:
4
Info Title:
Portland Gold Mining Co. Dividend Indicates Great Mine
The directors of the Portland Gold Mining company met last week, and instead of declaring the regular quarterly dividend of three cents per share, they declared one of double that amount, making a total disbursement of $180,000. This came as a pleasant surprise to the stockholders, who had anticipated nothing more than the regular dividend.
graphic for visual presentation of text The declaration of this extra dividend indicates that the Portland property is in excellent shape and that its ore bodies are holding their own or improving as additional depth is attained.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 04.09.2023 (08:21:02)
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Type/Category of Info:
General Mining News
Info Source From:
PROFITS; A Journal of Finance and Mining Worth While. Volume: 3 [III], Issue No. 38
Info Publication Date:
December 19, 1903
Info found on page:
2
Info Title:
Portland Mine in Excellent Shape
That the Portland mine is in excellent shape is indicated by a report covering conditions just issued by the consulting engineer of the property, who recently completed an inspection.
graphic for visual presentation of text The report shows that many new ore bodies have been opened during the year, and during the past sixty days enough ore has been disclosed to maintain the present output for 18 months or longer, while there is enough in sight in the mine to keep the company's big mill in operation for several years.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 03.09.2023 (07:39:11)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 96 [XCVI], Issue No. 2490; 15
Info Publication Date:
April 11, 1908
Info found on page:
474
Info Title:
Good Ore in Portland's Captain Stope Down to 500 Feet
A body of good ore has been developed recently at the Portland mine. The find was made between the 400 and 500 ft. levels in the Captain No. 3 stope. The deposit has been thoroughly explored and a large tonnage is blocked out.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 06.08.2023 (08:15:21)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 66 [LXVI], Issue No. 1709
Info Publication Date:
October 24, 1912
Info found on page:
xxv
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Richest Find Ever at 1600 Feet
On the 1,600-foot level of the No. 2 shaft of the Portland mine an ore shoot 14 feet wide and richer than anything found above, has just been opened. The values range between $100 and $200 per ton. There are three rich streaks in this vein and it is expected that with depth they will come together and form another jewelry shop.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 66 [LXVI], Issue No. 1708
Info Publication Date:
October 17, 1912
Info found on page:
xxvii
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Development at 1600 Feet
President and General Manager Frank G. Peck of the Portland states that in the development of the 1,600-ft. level of the Portland No. 2 shaft one of the old ore bodies had been opened.
graphic for visual presentation of text Present indications are, while full development has not been possible, that the shoot is as good if not better at this depth than on the 1,500, the level above. The ore body at this point is about 12 ft. wide.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 66 [LXVI], Issue No. 1704
Info Publication Date:
September 19, 1912
Info found on page:
xxvii
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft Completed to 1600 Feet
Station timbers on the 1,600-foot level of the Portland No. 2 shaft are being set in place since the sinking of a lift in that hole has been completed. A crosscut to the east in the direction of the main vein has been started.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 66 [LXVI], Issue No. 1700
Info Publication Date:
August 22, 1912
Info found on page:
xxvii
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Sinks Below 15th Level
The No. 2 shaft of the Portland, according to Mine Manager Frank Smale, is 112 ft. below the fifteenth level.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 66 [LXVI], Issue No. 1693
Info Publication Date:
July 4, 1912
Info found on page:
xxvii
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft Sinks About 2 Feet a Day
Since starting to sink the No. 2 shaft of the Portland on Battle mountain about 30 ft. has been put down below the 1,500-ft. level.
graphic for visual presentation of text Sinking is going on at the rate of 2 ft. a day. The rock is of medium hardness. It will be sunk to a depth of 1,600 ft.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 02.07.2023 (09:33:35)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 65 [LXV], Issue No. 1689
Info Publication Date:
June 6, 1912
Info found on page:
xxxiv
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft to Sink Further
Sinking is to be resumed at the No. 2 or main shaft of the Portland Gold Mining Co. on or about June 1. Manager Smale is already making ready for the work and the shaft, now 1,600 ft. deep, will be sunk as deep as the water level will permit.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 65 [LXV], Issue No. 1688
Info Publication Date:
May 30, 1912
Info found on page:
xxxv
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft to Sink Further
Preparations are being made at the Portland No. 2 shaft for sinking. The shaft is already down 1,500 ft., but with the water level lowering steadily, and now some 70 ft. below the deepest workings of the big Battle Mountain mine, it is proposed to sink an additional 100 ft.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 30.06.2023 (10:41:06)
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 65 [LXV], Issue No. 1687
Info Publication Date:
May 23, 1912
Info found on page:
xxxiv
Info Title:
Portland Battle Mountain Mill Expected to Make May Record
The Portland Gold Mining Co. mill on Battle mountain will make a new high tonnage record in May unless some accident should cause a temporary cessation of ore treatment.
graphic for visual presentation of text While the capacity of the Battle mountain plant has been classed as of 300 tons, Mill Manager Thomas Crowe is handling between 480 and 500 dry tons daily. The ore treated is of low grade taken out in development from the workings of the No. 2 shaft and reject from the house at this shaft.
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Above Info was Last Updated on 30.06.2023 (08:45:28)
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Type/Category of Info:
Article
Info Source From:
Mining Science. Volume: 64 [LXIV], Issue No. 1643
Info Publication Date:
July 27, 1911
Info found on page:
89
Info Title:
Rock Air Drills Test at Portland Update
The Portland Drill Test
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Supplemental to a report which appeared in Mining Science June 15 concerning a test of rock drills at the Portland mine, Cripple Creek, Manager F. L. Smale has issued a statement covering results for June. The trial began April 1 and ran three months. Following is Manager Smale's statement:

Description
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Piston.		 Cleveland.
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Stoper.		 Waugh.
Feet per shift 40½ 57 44.6 45.6 44 46.4 45
Feet per hour actual drilling 7.9 12.2 8.9 11.1 7.6 9.3 10
Average time drilling, hours per shift 5.1 4.7 8.9 4.5 5.8 5 4.5
Drills dulled, per shift 18 11 19.8 19 16 16 19
Per cent drills broken 1.5 6.2 2 2.4 3.1 2.5 2.06
Times in shop 0 1
Handle		 1
Spike)		 0 2
(Cup leather)
Front head		 0 3
(Cup leather)
Dirt
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"During the past month all the above machines, except the Cleveland, have been working on 800 and 900 of No. 2 shaft, where we find our hardest rock. The Cleveland has been working on 400, where the rock is considerably softer.

"During the three months' trial, I cannot see that anyone of these machines had developed any startling points of superiority over the others. They have all made very satisfactory drilling records, and the cost of keeping them in repair has been very light."

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Mining Science. Volume: 63 [LXIII], Issue No. 1637
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June 15, 1911
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Rock Air Drills Test at Portland
A ROCK DRILL TEST AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
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Beginning with the first of April, the Portland Gold Mining Co. of Cripple Creek is conducting a test of six air drills under the direction of Fred Jones, mine engineer. The makes represented are the Cleveland, Waugh, Ingersoll-Rand, Western, Shaw and Sullivan. Mr. Jones' statement for May follows:

Description
 Cleveland.
 Waugh.
 Ingersoll-
Rand.		 Western.
 Shaw.
 Sullivan.
Shifts worked 27 29 24 6 28 29
Feet per shift 44.1 50.9 28.2 39 39 51,8
Average drilling time, hours 4.5 4.6 5 4.8 4.9 4.9
Av. number drills dulled 22.2 22.1 23.6 24.7 26 20.3
Drills broken, per cent 2.0 3.9 1.8 4 0.3 4.3
Average feet drilled per hour drilling 9.1 11 7.6 8.1 8.1 10.4
Number times in shop for repairs 1 1 3 1 3 1

"These machines have been working almost the entire month of May on the 800 and 900 levels of the No. 2 shaft, in good, stiff braccia rock, with the exception of the Cleveland, which worked during the last week of the month in softer ground on one of the upper levels. The machines have been in the hands of, on the average, three different operators during the month.

"This trial is still being continued, and the machines will not be calipered for year until the conclusion of the trial."

During April and May, the following averages in feet per hour are shown by the company's figures:

Maker Hard Ground. Soft Ground.
Waugh 7.566 11.239
Cleveland 3.200 10.112
Shaw 6.833 10.475
Sullivan not tried 10.192
Ingersoll-Rand 3.737 8.937
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Mining Science. Volume: 63 [LXIII], Issue No. 1621
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February 23, 1911
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Portland Gold Mining Co. Happenings
According to the report of President Peck of the Portland Co. the ore treated at the Battle mountain plant came from the mine. The mill has cost to date $307,676.58 and Mr. Peck advises the increasing of the capacity of the mill to 700 tons a day.
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August 13, 1908
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Portland Gold Mining Co. July Production
The Portland G. M. Co. produced in the neighborhood of 9,000 tons during the month of July, which was treated at the company's mill in Colorado City. This ore represents a value of nearly $200,000.
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June 25, 1908
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Portland with High-Grade at 1500 Feet
The Portland mine is credited with another strike of high-grade ore on the 1,500-ft. level. This strike is quite significant, as it is said to be in the virgin ground of the lowest levels indicating the continuity of values in depth.
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May 21, 1908
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Portland Maintain Its Daily Output
The Portland output is being maintained at 300 tons per day.
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April 16, 1908
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Portland Happenings
The Portland Co. is making heavy shipments, large quantities of ore being broken in the lower levels. The regular quarterly dividend of 4 cts., amounting to $120,000 is declared, payable April 15.
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March 1913
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Portland Mines Working 16th Level Thanks to Drainage Tunnel
The nineteenth annual report of the Portland Gold Mining Company, Cripple Creek district, Colorado, was issued on February 3, and shows the company to be in excellent condition.
graphic for visual presentation of text The Cripple Creek drainage tunnel has lowered the water in the Portland mines 207 ft., and mining operations are now conducted on the sixteenth level, where the ore bodies are larger than above.
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March 1912
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Portland Mines Happenings
At the Portland Gold Mining Company's mines in Victor there has been installed a complete equipment for life saving and fire fighting. This step has been taken as a precaution against serious accidents arising from foul mine gases and fires. A corps of twenty men have been instructed in the use of the apparatus by the United States mines rescue service.
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graphic for visual presentation of text As a result of drainage through the Roosevelt tunnel, the Portland mine is now free from water, and preparations are being made to prosecute development work in the lowest level.
graphic for visual presentation of text
graphic for visual presentation of text Stope filling with mill tailing is another innovation which has been adopted during the past year. This has a double advantage in that it enables the company to take care of its old stopes at less expense than before, and at the same time leaves the surface of the property available for mining work.
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Mining Reporter. Volume: 50 [L], Issue No. 25
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December 22, 1904
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Portland Believed to Get the Greatest Output in December
Portland.—It is believed that the month of December will see the greatest output in the history of this mine. It will ship, as usual, between 8,000 and 9,000 tons of ore to its own mill and will ship over 6,000 tons to smelters.
graphic for visual presentation of text It is estimated that the lessees operating the large dump will ship about 3,000 tons of ore which will run about $15 a ton.
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Mining Reporter. Volume: 50 [L], Issue No. 24
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December 15, 1904
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Portland Seeks More Dump Leasers
Portland.—The Portland is calling for bids for the lease on No. 1 dump. The company demands that twenty shifts a day after the first month shall be worked. Lessees also would be required to put up a bond of $10,000 for the faithful carrying out of the lease. Bids will be opened on December 30th.
graphic for visual presentation of text The company has granted a lease on the big dumps of No. 2 shaft. These dumps should yield good values.
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Mining Reporter. Volume: 50 [L], Issue No. 19
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November 10, 1904
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Portland Gold Mining Co. Placed Contract for Conveyor
The Portland Gold Mining Company have placed contracts with the Link-Belt Machinery Company for a large Inclined Pan Conveyor. This conveyor will be the heaviest of its type in Colorado and is to handle waste rock from the mine as large as two cubic feet.
graphic for visual presentation of text Designs were made by their Denver representatives, A. E. Lindrooth, Shubart & Co.
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Mining Reporter. Volume: 56 [LVI], Issue No. 23
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December 5, 1907
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Portland No. 2 Unwatered at 1300 Feet
Last week the Portland Co. succeeded in regaining the 1,300 ft. level in the No. 2 shaft, which level has been under water for several months. Lateral work has been resumed at this point.
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Mining Reporter. Volume: 55 [LV], Issue No. 12
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277
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Portland Mine Reports Important Discoveries
Important discoveries of ore are reported to have been lately made in the Portland mine.
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Mineral Resources of the United States. Volume: 23 [XXIII]
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August 1907
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Portland Mine During 1906
According to the printed annual report of the company, the great Portland mine, the banner producer of the camp, made a total output of 103,614 short tons of ore, valued at $1,932,083.
graphic for visual presentation of text This represents a decrease of 5,619 tons and nearly half a million of dollars in value as compared with 1905. This is accounted for by the closing of shaft No. 1 for 40 days by a fire on May 6, which destroyed the surface equipment about the shaft.
graphic for visual presentation of text The average total value per ton was lowered by the company's shipping 11,348 tons of low-grade oxidized ore for fluxing purposes at the mill. The grand total production from this famous mine from April 1, 1894, to December 31, 1906, amounted to 775,110 short tons, with a gross value of $25,034,411; it netted $7,147,080 in dividends.
graphic for visual presentation of text With two years of high-grade ore reserves in sight, exclusive of low-grade rock, the outlook for an increased production in 1907 is very bright. Total development work includes 71,950 feet of drifts, 99,832 feet of crosscuts, 10,843 feet of raises, 4,314 feet of winzes, and 11,513 feet of sinking, the aggregate being 37 miles and 3,092 feet of workings.
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August 1907
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Portland Mine Run on Company Account
Throughout the year 1906 harmony existed between miner and operator. The leasing system was rather generally in vogue, and only a few large mines, like the Portland were operated entirely on company account.
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September 1903
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Ore Handling at Portland Mine in 1902
Mill Practice in Colorado.— The Mining Reporter issue of March 6, 1902 has on page 252 some words in regards to 'Ore Handling at Cripple Creek' where the article mentioning that at the Portland mine, Cripple Creek, the fine portion of the ore is separated by a screen; the coarse portion, which constitutes the bulk of the ore, being hand sorted. Formerly the fine material with a value in gold of about $4 per ton was rejected, but at present a saving of 50% of the contained value is effected by a simple washing process.
graphic for visual presentation of text The washer consists of an inclined iron plate perforated with holes 0.625 in. in diameter, on the upper surface of which numerous jets of water impinge in various directions.
graphic for visual presentation of text The waste is passed over a screen which removes the dry fines; the coarser portion, which forms the bulk of the waste, is then passed over the perforated plate, the adhering fines being washed off by the jets of water, and collected and dried on a sheet iron box, heated by exhaust steam.
graphic for visual presentation of text The small quantity of water used is circulated through a boiler-feed pump operated by exhaust steam. In this way the final waste is reduced in value to an average of about $2 per ton.
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The Mineral Industry, Its Statistics, Technology & Trade in the U.S. and Other Countries. Volume: 6 [VI]
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Portland 1897 Production
The 1897 production was approximately for the Portland 22,000 tons.
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1898 Dividends for Portland
During 1898 the Portland paid $570,000 in dividends.
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Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 98 [XCVIII], Issue No. 2528; 1
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January 2, 1909
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Portland Mine Stuff in 1908
It must be admitted that the Portland mine now stands as the Independence did some four years ago, when the consulting engineers to that company advised the London office to introduce the leasing system—that is, the Portland is very much of a shell.
graphic for visual presentation of text Its main orebodies, like those of the Independence, are worked out, the average grade of the ore cannot be much more than $16 per ton, and, although the Portland company has its own mill at Colorado City, the profits must necessarily be small, owing to the great amount of waste, large expense of timbering, long tramming distances, and the very low grade of the ore. One must not, however, lose sight of the fact that in this mine the line of contact with the granite, pitching as it does from the Independence north end into the Portland, will give pay-ore at a much greater depth than in the Independence.
graphic for visual presentation of text The Portland may continue to do fairly well a little deeper than this, although, as before stated, the ore seems, on Battle Mtn., to become poorer in depth. The company undoubtedly has a valuable asset in the dumps; these cannot be less than 1,500,000 tons, and remembering the fact that the Portland company, for years, never leased or washed the dumps, the average value of the whole should not be less than $4 per ton. This is a considerable item.
graphic for visual presentation of text It is known that the company has been experimenting on the dump ore for some time at Colorado City, and is now
graphic for visual presentation of texterecting a small plant (10-stamp mill) near the mine. They are proceeding carefully, spending probably not more than $15,000 on the outfit.
graphic for visual presentation of text The method will be to convey the ore automatically to the mill for crushing, pass it over concentrating tables, and then
graphic for visual presentation of textcyanide. The tailing will be put over a second table. It is reported that they are going to very little expense in the matter and are obtaining the most up-to-date tables; by reason of many years of experience in milling their oxidized ores at Colorado City they should be able to devise the best and cheapest means for treating the dumps.
graphic for visual presentation of text It would seem wise, judging by the experience of the Stratton's Independence company, to lease the upper levels of the property, instructing their superintendent to watch the timbering and attend to the general supervision of the lessees.
graphic for visual presentation of text Twenty or thirty sets of brains are better than one in following and discovering ore, and should the Portland company decide to lease the upper workings, I believe their experience would be even more gratifying than that of the Independence, which, after losing some $50,000 in one year on company account, made a profit next year of $1,000,000—the mine making $500,000 and the lessees, $500,000.
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Mining Science. Volume: 59 [LIX], Issue No. 1525
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April 22, 1909
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Portland Mine Ceased Pumping
Pumping operations have ceased in the mine, as the permanent water level is less than 40 ft. above the 1,500-ft. level, all ore bodies on the 1,500-ft. level having been stoped to that height. The remaining ore on that level will be taken out to upraises to the level above. This will cut off an expense of about $3,000 a month.
graphic for visual presentation of text The work on the drainage tunnel is progressing very satisfactorily and should be completed to the great water course on the west side of the district within 15 months, and this will greatly benefit the Portland.
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The Colliery Engineer and Metal Miner. Volume: 17 [XVII], Issue No. 11
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June 1897
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482
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Portland Ore-Shoot Description
The Portland main ore-shoot was caused by a junction of three veins, one having a N. W. course, the second a N. E, course, the third, a small cross-vein ; size of ore-shoot is from 12 to 30 feet wide, pinching to 6 feet; its length is 175 to 225 feet. Until a depth of 400 feet the shoot pitched S. W., at angle of 52° near surface. At 400 feet in the granite the shoot straightened, and at 600 feet dipped north 85°. There are values in the vein from the Black Diamond to the Anna Lee, a distance of 800 feet.
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1902 Development in Portland
The year of 1902 just ended, has been the most important one in the history of Cripple Creek, from the standpoint of development. Never before have there been seen such strong indications of the permanency of ore shoots with depth. The great Portland, on Battle mountain, had two-thirds of its force on development.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 80 [LXXX], Issue No. 12
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September 23, 1905
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559
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Mr. James F. Burns Will See the Books & Inspect Mines
Denver, Sept. 15—The Portland Gold Mining Co. has notified Mr. Burns, formerly the president of that corporation, that he may not only examine the books of the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek railway, but that he will be allowed to inspect the mines, aided by an expert.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 80 [LXXX], Issue No. 6
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August 12, 1905
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Portland Mine Producing
Cripple Creek, Aug. 5—The Portland mine keeps up its usual steady production.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 94 [XCIV], Issue No. 26
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June 29, 1907
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813
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Portland No. 2 Dump Cave-In
Cripple Creek, Colorado.
graphic for visual presentation of textCave in the Portland.
graphic for visual presentation of text A cave occurred at the Portland mine, on Battle Mtn. The surface ground under a part of the No. 2 dump gave way, causing about 10,000 tons of waste rock to fall into the open stopes down as far as the 100-ft. level. Here its descent was arrested by a thin shell of ground, which prevented the rock from going to the 900-ft. level, which it would otherwise have done. Owing to the sinking of the dump, the tram from the ore-house has been temporarily put out of commission.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 94 [XCIV], Issue No. 21
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May 25, 1907
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651
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Portland No. 2 in New Vein
A new vein has been encountered on the 1,200-ft. level of the Portland No. 2 shaft on Battle Mtn. A cross-cut at this depth found the vein 100 ft. north of the shaft. The vein is four feet wide and assays about $20 per ton. The cross-cut will be continued to connect with the winze sunk from the 1,100-ft. level, which shows some ore all the way.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 94 [XCIV], Issue No. 12
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March 23, 1907
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376
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Portland Mine Still Works at Depth
In the last annual report of the Portland Gold Mining Co., the consulting engineer (Victor G. Hills) writes that in the Portland mine there appears to be a considerable less number of ore-shoots below the 1,000-ft. level than above. Yet the whole truth in regard to the condition at this mine is not discouraging, and as compared to a majority of the mines of the district is rather flattering. Some of the earlier ore-shoots have pinched with depth, while others were only discovered at considerable depths and did not extend to the surface, and some continue to the greatest depths yet reached, and have even increased in size or grade for the last 100 ft.
graphic for visual presentation of text The condition regarding the ore deposits with depth, is concisely stated thus:
graphic for visual presentation of textThe 900-ft. level was the poorest yet opened.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe 1,000-ft. level was much more productive than the 900.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe 1,100-ft. level is proving poorer than the 1,000-ft. level, although some of the Important veins have not yet been cut.
graphic for visual presentation of textDuring the past year work was started to develop the 1,200-ft. level.
graphic for visual presentation of text Three winzes were started at points far distant from each other and on different veins. On the No. 1 vein the winze was sunk to a depth of 150 ft. to water-level, all in good ore, and drifts were started at the bottom with the purpose of making this the next general level of the mine, and thus save some expenditures in shaft stations and long cross-cuts. Drifts were run on this vein 27 ft, all in ore, when rising water decided the abandonment of this level, and drifts were started at an even 100 ft. below the 1,100-ft. level. This drift is now 114 ft. long and still in ore, and it is not known whether the shoot will be longer or shorter than on the level above. The grade of the ore is decidedly better than on the 1,100-ft. level.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 94 [XCIV], Issue No. 8
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February 23, 1907
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234
Info Title:
Battle Mountain Pumping Rumors
Pumping on Battle Mtn.
graphic for visual presentation of text It is rumored that negotiations are pending for the united and systematic handling of the water situation in the mines located on Battle Mtn.
graphic for visual presentation of text The scheme consists of pumping at one of the deep shafts of that locality, either the Gold Coin or the Stratton's Independence No. 1. The latter being the deeper of the two is looked upon with the most favor.
graphic for visual presentation of text The cost would be distributed between the mines that would be benefited by this scheme, consisting of the Portland, Ajax, Strong, Independence, and Granite.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 94 [XCIV], Issue No. 5
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February 2, 1907
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140
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Portland Shaft No. 2 Sinking
The Portland Gold Mining Co. is considering the sinking of its No. 2 shaft on Battle mountain. The present depth is 1,100 ft. and it will be sunk another 100 ft.; then a drift will be run to connect with the winze from the 1,100-ft. level.
graphic for visual presentation of text Good ore was obtained for nearly the entire depth of 100 ft. in sinking the winze. An air-driven hoist is being used in sinking the shaft.
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The Morning Times. Volume: 5 [V], Issue No. 325
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April 30, 1898
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3
Info Title:
Portland Staff Change
W. F. DE CAMP SOON TO BE MADE FOREMAN UNDER MANAGER HARNAN.
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graphic for visual presentation of textPORTLAND CHANGE
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graphic for visual presentation of textW.F. De Camp Will Be Appointed Mr. Harnan's Foreman.
graphic for visual presentation of text An important change will take place in the management of the Portland company on May 1, Mike Ryan, who has acted as foreman, retiring. His place will be filled by W. F. De Camp, former foreman of the mine under Mr. Harnan during his first term as manager. It is rumored that other important changes will follow.
graphic for visual presentation of text The Portland mine has been practically under Mr. Ryan's management for the past year, and he has been a potential factor in bringing it up to its present splendid condition.
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The Morning Times. Volume: 5 [V], Issue No. 323
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April 28, 1898
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Portland Prepares for Bigger Business
PORTLAND PREPARES FOR BUSINESS
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graphic for visual presentation of textBoilers Have Been Increased to 800 Horse Power.
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graphic for visual presentation of textORE BINS ARE TREBLED
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graphic for visual presentation of textShaft Will Now Be Put Down to One Thousand Feet and Levels Run.
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graphic for visual presentation of textIMMENSE NEW PUMP ORDERED
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graphic for visual presentation of text Preparations are being made on the great Portland mine to go after ore as never before in the history of that rich property. It has long been known as one of the steadiest shippers and rich dividend payers, but recent enormous strike of ore in the lower levels, along with the sustained production from the known ore deposits, has determined the management to vastly increase the output, and hence the money-making capacity of the mine.
graphic for visual presentation of text Significant among these preparations is the ordering of a bill of 200,000 feet of lumber for an addition to the ore bins, work on which will begin to-day. The present capacity of the bins is 350 tons, and when enlarged as planned they will be three times that figure, or able to hold 1,050 tons.
graphic for visual presentation of text Another step in the movement has been an increase in the boiler capacity of the mine. Yesterday steam was raised for the first time in two new boilers, each having a capacity of 100 horse power. The boiler capacity of the Portland is now 800-horse power.
graphic for visual presentation of text In line with this policy, is the ordering of a new pump. It will be a beauty, capable of handling 1,200 gallons a minute, raising that amount of water to a height of 1,000 feet.
graphic for visual presentation of text Work on the shaft will begin at once and it will be put down to a depth of 1,000 feet. The last level was run at a depth of 800 feet, though the sump is some 75 feet deeper.
graphic for visual presentation of textAnother level will be run at 900, and still another at 1,000 feet.
graphic for visual presentation of text Already the Portland is famous for the amount and value of its ore production, and when these plans of the management have been carried out it will stand head and shoulders above its present height.
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The Morning Times. Volume: 5 [V], Issue No. 320
Info Publication Date:
April 24, 1898
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Info Title:
Portland with Greatest Strike Ever Known
GREATEST GOLD STRIKE EVER KNOWN
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graphic for visual presentation of textPortland Has Opened the Richest Vein Encountered in the History of Colorado.
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graphic for visual presentation of textNOTHING LIKE IT EVER SEEN HERE
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graphic for visual presentation of textA Carload of It Will Be Worth Two Hundred Thousand Dollars.
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graphic for visual presentation of textSHIPMENTS ARE TO BE MADE THIS WEEK
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graphic for visual presentation of textThe Rich Streak is From One to Three Feet in Width and is Found At a Depth of 950 Feet.
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graphic for visual presentation of text The Portland is the best gold mine in the state of Colorado. It has been the big proposition of the greatest gold camp on earth for nearly five years now, and is pretty certain to hold first place for years to come. In the past the Independence, Strong and Gold Coin were thought by many to be equal to it, but a discovery made a few weeks back and which is now made public for the first time, will place the Portland so far ahead of its rival that no on will be liable to question its right to be called the king of the camp.
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graphic for visual presentation of text In a crosscut ran east from the 700-foot drift from the Burns shaft, at a point some 300 feet north of the old abandoned working shaft of the Anna Lee, a vein of fabulously rich ore was entered some two weeks ago. Rumors of the big strike have been floating around camp for the past week, but for reasons best known to the management, no information could be obtained in regard to it.
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graphic for visual presentation of text The new ore body was cut on the Hidden Treasure, about 240 feet east of the old Lee vein. A drift has been extended 75 feet on the chute, which has an average width of 4,5 feet. There is very little waste in the vein filling.
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graphic for visual presentation of text Along the hanging wall the high grade streak of sand quartz and hard fluorine stained rock varies in width from one to two feet. This streak was stripped in running the drift and the work of breaking it was commenced a few days ago.
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graphic for visual presentation of text The rock broken in drifting has been shipped and ran from $60 to $100 per ton, with little or no sorting. The sand quartz is very light and porous, and varies in width from ten to twenty inches. Some picked specimens of it appears to be half gold.
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graphic for visual presentation of text An assay on a sample of four pounds which was picked off the full height of the drift from a ten-inch face, showed a value of a little less than $38,000 per ton. No assays have been obtained running less than 400 ounces, or $8,000 per ton on this ore.
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graphic for visual presentation of text The fluorine quartz seam alongside it is not as rich, but assays better than two dollars per pound. It is fairly alive with sylvanite.
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graphic for visual presentation of text A strong and large wooden room, heavily padlocked, has been built in an abandoned drift, and here is where the ore is being stored. A broad-gauge car of each kind will be sent to Denver the latter part of the week. Each car will bring more money than any car of ore ever taken from any gold or silver mine in Colorado.
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graphic for visual presentation of text The sylvanite ore will easily average $4,000 per ton, and the sand quartz fully $8,000. The Portland load their cars on an average with 25 tons. This means $200,000 for one and $100,000 for the other.
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graphic for visual presentation of text The importance of the strike cannot be overestimated. It has doubled the earning capacity of the only Portland. The stock will advance in price and will have a tendency to check the downward movement of other good Cripple Creek mining shares brought about by the war. The strike is still of greater importance, on account of having been made at such a great depth. The breast of the drift is 950 feet below the surface, and several hundred feet beneath the water level.
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graphic for visual presentation of text It proves that with depth ore chutes in the camp improve both in richness and width. The same vein was uncovered on the Captain three years ago. Near the surface the grade was not as high, and the width was only a few inches. The ore now which is being carefully sacked at the 950-foot level, is richer that any ever mined in the camp, and there is plenty—twenty times more of it.
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Eagle County Blade. Volume: 13 [XIII], Issue No. 38
Info Publication Date:
March 21, 1907
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4
Info Title:
Portland Mine Workings
On an average of 7,500 tons of ore are being sent out each month from the big Portland mine on Battle mountain. Considerable development work is being done on this property, as new ore bodies are being opened up.
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Daily Journal. Volume: 10 [X], Issue No. 128
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January 6, 1904
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Info Title:
Portland Recent Happenings
The Portland mine has been operating continuously, with the exception of a week, since the strike was inaugurated, with union miners. It's been reported from Cripple Creek today, Jan. 6, that a sensational military arrest was made today in the person of C. H. Reimer, confidential agent of James F. Burns, president of the Portland Gold Mining Company.
graphic for visual presentation of text The statement is given out that Reimer will be banished from the district and it is intimated that if Burns comes to his rescue, he will be placed in the bull pen.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 75 [LXXV], Issue No. 17
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April 25, 1903
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646
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Portland No. 2 Gets an Automatic Conveyor
Portland Gold Mining Company.—This company is putting in an automatic conveyor for carrying the waste from the ore house to the dump at No. 2 shaft. The company is working a little over 500 men. One of the dumps of one of the old shafts is being shipped bodily to the mill at Colorado City. The dividend of $90,000 has been paid.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 75 [LXXV], Issue No. 8
Info Publication Date:
February 21, 1903
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310
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Portland No. 2 Down to 1,282-Foot
Portland Gold Mining Company— The annual report is very elaborate, and shows the company to be in good shape financially with good ore reserves.
graphic for visual presentation of text The No. 2 shaft has been sunk to 1,282 ft. More ore shows in the mine than a year ago. About 3 miles of development work were done during the year. The water is easily handled. The superintendent's report shows that 89,664 tons of ore net were produced from the mine at a value of $26.03 per ton. making $2,334.024.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 26
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December 23, 1911
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Portland Drains at Remarkable Rate
Portland—The water is now 24 in. below the lowest level and work of cleaning up that level has been started prior to the immediate commencement of active mining.
graphic for visual presentation of text F. Smale, general manager, reports the fall of water in the mine recently as follows: Three weeks ago, 13½ in. for the week; last week, 30 in., and for the first two days of this week, 14 in.
graphic for visual presentation of text This is considered a remarkable rate of drainage.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 23
Info Publication Date:
December 2, 1911
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1101
Info Title:
Portland Soon Dry at 1050-Foot
Denver Nov. 25—Reports of the good effects of the recent flow of water opened by the deep drainage tunnel in the Cripple Creek gold mines, are coming in rapidly, and it is now apparent that in all probability the deep levels of the mines over nearly the entire camp will be unwatered.
graphic for visual presentation of text In the Portland mine, Manager Frank Small states that the water is only 30 in. above the 1050-ft. level, and that in four days the water receded 9¼ in. This level will be worked again soon.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 22
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November 25, 1911
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1056
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Portland Dry Below 1500-Foot
Portland—One of the permanent good effects of the recent flow of water encountered in the deep drainage tunnel is the fact that the Portland mine, on Nov. 14, was dry below the lowest or 1500-ft. level, and it is considerably over a mile in a straight line from the tunnel heading to the above mine, which in the past has produced gold ore worth $35,000,000, and paid nearly $9,000,000 in dividends.
graphic for visual presentation of text It is now believed that the entire camp will be drained, making an average of 730 ft. in depth over the whole district, which can now be mined without the enormous cost of pumping hitherto involved.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 22
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November 25, 1911
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Roosevelt Drainage Tunnel Struck Large Flow of Water
Cripple Creek Drainage
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graphic for visual presentation of text On Friday night, Nov. 11, at a point 15,956 ft. from the portal of the Cripple Creek deep-drainage tunnel, a large flow of water was struck and so suddenly that some of the men employed barely escaped with their lives.
graphic for visual presentation of text At present the flow is about 12,000 gal. per min. from the portal, but it will probably decrease somewhat from that.
graphic for visual presentation of textIn the C. K. & N. property, just above the drainage tunnel on Beacon hill, it is stated that the water has dropped 70 ft. during the last four days.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe Portland mine is said to be dry in its lowest workings, which will save $10,000 per month in pumping expenses.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe El Paso mine is also dry and work will be commenced at once in the 1000-ft. level.
graphic for visual presentation of text No official measurements of the lowering of the water in the mines have yet been taken but it is said to be receding in all but the extreme eastern mines of the district.
graphic for visual presentation of text To date the approximate cost of the tunnel has been $545,000 and it was commenced in July, 1907; the depth of the tunnel below the average water level in the mines of the district is about 730 ft. Its course is north 44 deg. 20 min. east for 14,845 ft. to a point 65 ft. east of the main shaft of the El Paso mine on Beacon hill and thence north 70 deg. east toward the Vindicator shaft on Bull hill.
graphic for visual presentation of text At the heading where the work is going on the rock is comparatively dry. Whether the whole district will be permanently benefited by this new flow of water, will be definitely known in a few days.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 92 [XCII], Issue No. 12
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September 16, 1911
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564
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Portland Mine Installs a Resque Station
Portland—A rescue station is being installed. The employees will be trained in the use of the rescue apparatus. Other companies, it is said, will provide similar stations.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 77 [LXXVII], Issue No. 14
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April 7, 1904
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580
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Portland Keep Production
Portland.—It is said all repairs on shaft No. 1 will be completed by April 10, an additional shift will be at work on shaft No. 2 and the production kept at 300 tons per day to supply the mill.
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The Morning Times. Volume: 9 [IX], Issue No. 24
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December 31, 1899
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7 (3)
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1899 Dividends for Portland
During 1899 it was paid in Dividends by the Portland—
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graphic for visual presentation of textFebruary...................02……60,000
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graphic for visual presentation of textMay...........................02……60,000
graphic for visual presentation of textJune...........................02……60,000
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The Morning Times. Volume: 9 [IX], Issue No. 24
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December 31, 1899
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5 (1)
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Portland Christmas Gift
PLEASANTLY REMEMBERED.—The miners employed on the Portland properties each received as a Christmas gift from the management a five-dollar gold piece. As there are about 400 men employed the sum distributed reached an aggregate of $2,000. The friendly feelings that have ever existed between the Portland and its employees will tend to become more firmly cemented by this graceful act tendered as a mark of appreciation of their faithful services.
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The Mining World. Volume: 10 [X], Issue No. 19
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November 28, 1901
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2
Info Title:
Portland October Shipments
During the month of October, the Portland made the usual production of $35 rock.
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The Morning Times. Volume: 7 [VII], Issue No. 258
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October 1, 1899
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Portland Development
It is known that the Portland is taking most of its ore from just development work alone.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 119 [CXIX], Issue No. 20
Info Publication Date:
November 15, 1919
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718
Info Title:
Portland Needs Draining
The Portland company has not yet started to drive to the vein on the 23rd level, and cannot do so until the situation is completed and a pump erected.
graphic for visual presentation of text The level is below the drainage tunnel and makes considerable water.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 119 [CXIX], Issue No. 18
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November 1, 1919
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644
Info Title:
Portland & Cressson Mine Lacks Miners
Both the Portland and Cresson mines are operating with greatly reduced forces as a higher wage-scale cannot be paid and men are leaving for other districts. The labor shortage is serious, but miners are expected to return for the winter.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 119 [CXIX], Issue No. 17
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October 25, 1919
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611
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Portland Miners Quit
More than twenty men were induced to leave the Portland mine due to the Caribou district offering a higher scale of wages, and it is expected that the October production will be curtailed accordingly.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 119 [CXIX], Issue No. 16
Info Publication Date:
October 18, 1919
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572
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft Gets New Station
The Portland company is cutting a station at the bottom level of No. 2 shaft on Battle mountain. This is 2283 ft. deep, 152 ft. below the Roosevelt Tunnel level connection with No. 2 shaft.
graphic for visual presentation of text The ore-shoot on the No. 2 Portland vein at the tunnel level has been proved for 1200 ft., and driving started south has shown ore still in the face.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 119 [CXIX], Issue No. 10
Info Publication Date:
September 6, 1919
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348
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 in Good Ore
Good ore at depth has again been intersected on the Lee 5 vein of the Portland company on Battle mountain. Driving south on the vein at the Roosevelt Tunnel level, 2131 ft. below the collar of No. 2 shaft, a rich shoot was cut, the ore breaking from four to five feet wide, with a core from one to three inches of sylvanite.
graphic for visual presentation of text The Portland shaft has been sunk 150 ft. below the tunnel level, a total depth from surface of approximately 3000 ft. A station is now being cut at this depth.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 119 [CXIX], Issue No. 4
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July 26, 1919
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132
Info Title:
Portland Happenings
Stock transfer books of the Portland company closed July 12 preparatory to the payment of the regular quarterly dividend of 2 cents per share, which will amount to $60,000.
graphic for visual presentation of text The company is mining ore from two rich and strong shoots at the Roosevelt tunnel level, from the Lee 5 and Portland No. 2 veins. The depth is 2131 ft. from the surface.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 26
Info Publication Date:
June 28, 1919
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897
Info Title:
Portland Rich Specimen on Display
A specimen from the 2100-ft. level of the Portland mine is on view at Colorado Springs. It assays 574 oz. of gold and 357 oz. of silver per ton. The ore was found on a waste pile on the tunnel-level.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 15
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April 12, 1919
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509
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Returns
Returns from the first 100 tons shipped from the recent discovery on the Roosevelt tunnel-level of the Portland settled at $58 per ton. This ore was mined at a depth of 2131 ft.
graphic for visual presentation of text In order to eliminate high freight and treatment rates on rich ore, this will be graded to 3 ounces.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 14
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April 5, 1919
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474
Info Title:
Portland Mines
"The richest ever handled in the ore-house at No. 2 shaft of the Portland Gold Mining Co.," is being mined at a depth of 2131 ft. from two veins under development from the Roosevelt tunnel, according to G. M. Taylor the general manager.
graphic for visual presentation of text On No. 1 Portland, the ore as broken from 6 ft. width assays from 15 to 25 oz. per ton, while the eastern core of the vein, an 18-in. streak, samples 160 oz. A 4-in. streak on the western side samples 60 oz.
graphic for visual presentation of text The shoot on the Lee No. 5 vein has been proved for 200 ft. south, and has been carrying 5 and 6-oz. ore. but at a point 30 ft. distant from the junction of the Lee and the No. 1 Portland, a sample taken gave 284 oz.
graphic for visual presentation of text It is expected that the shoot at the junction will be the richest opened in the mine. The elevation at the collar of the Portland No. 2 shaft is 10,244 ft., and at the point of discovery 8113 feet.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 11
Info Publication Date:
March 15, 1919
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374
Info Title:
Portland Gold Mining Company Annual Report 1918 Abstracts
Property: mines and mills at Cripple Creek, Colorado.
graphic for visual presentation of textOperating Officials:
graphic for visual presentation of textG. M. Taylor, general manager
graphic for visual presentation of textFred Jones, superintendent at the mine
graphic for visual presentation of textT. B. Crowe, superintendent at the mill
graphic for visual presentation of textLuther Lennox, assistant
graphic for visual presentation of textand Merrill Metallurgical Co., consulting metallurgists.
graphic for visual presentation of textFinancial Statement: the net profit in 1918 was $196,596. The balance from 1917 was $278,383, and that carried to 1919 was $127,622.
graphic for visual presentation of textCurrent assets total $395,966, and liabilities $14,052.
graphic for visual presentation of textDividends: the total last year was $300,000, making $11,267,080 to date.
graphic for visual presentation of textDevelopment:
graphic for visual presentation of textthere was accomplished 8071 ft., making 63 miles in the Portland mine.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe Independence mine has 17 miles of openings.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe branch tunnel from the Roosevelt drainage-tunnel to No. 2 shaft of the Portland, at a depth of 2131 ft., was connected during the year.
graphic for visual presentation of textAt the end of 1918 the main shaft was sunk to No. 21, or the drainage-level.
graphic for visual presentation of textDevelopment of No. 1 vein will soon be under way.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe Lee No. 5 orebody was cut by the tunnel cross-cut, and driving is opening high-grade ore.
graphic for visual presentation of textGenerally the outlook is promising.
graphic for visual presentation of textProduction:
graphic for visual presentation of textthe Colorado Springs mill was closed on March 31, and the Victor mill on July 30, leaving the Independence in operation.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe extraction at the last named was good, but the profit was small.
graphic for visual presentation of textAlmost without exception, every improvement devised to reduce costs was immediately offset by some increase in cost of labor or supply entering into the extraction of gold.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe output was 53,887 tons (Colorado Springs) valued at $1,120,851, and 522,756 tons (Victor mills) worth $1,071,925.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe output to date is 3,949,248 tons, worth $48,773,378 gross.
graphic for visual presentation of textExperiments were made on the tailing at Colorado Springs in an endeavor to devise a process for extracting potash therefrom. This material contains 7% K2O, and there is about 2,000,000 tons of it awaiting treatment.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 7
Info Publication Date:
February 15, 1919
Info found on page:
225
Info Title:
Portland Discovery at Roosevelt Tunnel-Level
Another rich discovery has been made at the Roosevelt tunnel-level at a depth of 2131 ft. on No. 5 Lee vein of the Portland company. Commenting on the discovery, Irving Howbert, chairman of the Portland directors, said:
graphic for visual presentation of text "Some of the ore is as good as anything I ever saw come out of the mine. The sylvanite is sprinkled all through the rock instead of the scams as usually occurs."
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 2
Info Publication Date:
January 11, 1919
Info found on page:
62
Info Title:
Cripple Creek 1918 Situation
Properties of 65 companies, including dumps, were in operation during 1918. Many discoveries were made at and near the surface and at a great depths.
graphic for visual presentation of text The more important were those made in the Cresson, Rose Nicol, and Portland mines, at depths of 1950 ft. in the Cresson to 2133 ft. in the Portland. These discoveries were made on the Roosevelt tunnel-level.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 118 [CXVIII], Issue No. 2
Info Publication Date:
January 11, 1919
Info found on page:
62
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Soon Connected with Roosevelt Tunnel
The Portland cross-cut from the Roosevelt drainage-tunnel was on December 14, seventy feet distant from its objective point under No. 2 shaft, and the shaft had been sunk to a depth ot 2113 ft., or 20 ft. above the tunnel-level.
graphic for visual presentation of text The work is estimated to be completed and connection made by the end of the year.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 121 [CXXI], Issue No. 23
Info Publication Date:
December 4, 1920
Info found on page:
812
Info Title:
Portland Ships to Independence and Golden Cycle Mills
The Independence mill continues operating on low-grade ores, the higher grades being shipped to the Golden Cycle mill at Colorado Springs.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 121 [CXXI], Issue No. 23
Info Publication Date:
December 4, 1920
Info found on page:
812
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Workings
The new station at the 2450-ft. level of the No. 2 shaft of the Portland Gold Mining Co., on Battle mountain, is nearing completion, and cross-cutting will shortly commence, to prove the continuation of the rich ore now under development on the two levels above the 21st, corresponding with the Roosevelt tunnel level.
graphic for visual presentation of text Foundation for the hoist, formerly in operation at the Gold Coin shaft of the Granite company at Victor, has been completed. A new screening plant is also being installed.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 121 [CXXI], Issue No. 19
Info Publication Date:
November 6, 1920
Info found on page:
670
Info Title:
Portland Gold Mining Co. Among Top 3 Shippers
Two shifts are again employed at the Portland mine, the return of old miners and influx of new men having made the increased force possible. The production at the Portland has already shown an increase and the Battle Mountain property is now among the heaviest shippers of the district.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 121 [CXXI], Issue No. 18
Info Publication Date:
October 30, 1920
Info found on page:
634
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft is the Deepest Workings
The No. 2 shaft of the Portland Gold Mining Co., on Battle mountain, has attained a depth of 2450 ft. and a station is now being cut at an elevation of 7794 ft., the deepest working in the entire district.
graphic for visual presentation of text Ore mined at the level above continues high-grade.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 121 [CXXI], Issue No. 14
Info Publication Date:
October 2, 1920
Info found on page:
496
Info Title:
Cripple Creek Large Producers
Cresson and Portland continue to be the largest shippers of the district.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 121 [CXXI], Issue No. 1
Info Publication Date:
July 3, 1920
Info found on page:
23
Info Title:
Portland Sinking Main Shaft
Deep development has been undertaken by the Portland Gold Mining Co., and sinking is now in progress with two shifts at the main shaft on Battle mountain.
graphic for visual presentation of text The shaft, now 2300 ft. deep, is to be sunk an additional 500 ft. and with powerful electric pumps in operation at the Roosevelt Tunnel level, no trouble is anticipated from water.
graphic for visual presentation of text Ore worth about $1,000,000 has been mined from shoots developed between the 20th and 21st levels and the richest ore in the history of the mine is now coming from the 23rd level. It is estimated that production from between the 21st and present bottom level will reach $2,500,000 in value.
graphic for visual presentation of text In addition to this rich ore, the ore in old stopes near the Portland No. 1 shaft on the south end of the property, is being hauled through the 7th level of the Independence, and 600 tons daily are delivered at the Independence mill. This ore will mill about $3 per ton.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 120 [CXX], Issue No. 15
Info Publication Date:
April 10, 1920
Info found on page:
542
Info Title:
Golden Cycle Mill Got Tons of Ore
Two train loads of ore making a total of 39 broadgauge cars, containing about 1400 tons, were hauled from the district on March 29 to the Golden Cycle mill at Colorado Springs.
graphic for visual presentation of text The companies contributing shipments were the Cresson, Portland, Vindicator, and Eagle Sampling, and lessees on the Strong, Jerry Johnson, Trail, Star of Bethlehem, and Index mines.
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Abstracts of Official Reports
Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 120 [CXX], Issue No. 14
Info Publication Date:
April 3, 1920
Info found on page:
511
Info Title:
Portland Gold Mining Co. Report
THE PORTLAND GOLD MINING CO.
graphic for visual presentation of textReport for the year ending December 31, 1919.
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graphic for visual presentation of textProperty: Portland and Independence mines and the Independence mill in the Cripple Creek district, and the Portland Mill at Colorado Springs.
graphic for visual presentation of textOperating Officials: George M. Taylor, general manager; Fred Jones, mining engineer; Thomas B. Crowe and J. M. Tippett, metallurgical engineers.
graphic for visual presentation of textFinancial Statement: Gross value of ore mined and shipped, $1,272,720; proceeds from Independence mill, $513,877; miscellaneous revenue, $6293; cost of mining and milling, $1,502,600; net profit from operation, $230,290
graphic for visual presentation of textDividends: $240,000 during 1919; total to date, $11,497,080.
graphic for visual presentation of textDevelopment: The mines have been opened a depth of 2300 ft., where a station and pumping equipment has been completed. Good ore is being blocked out on the 20th and 21st levels.
graphic for visual presentation of textProduction: 373,192 tons of ore was produced during 1919.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 120 [CXX], Issue No. 12
Info Publication Date:
March 20, 1920
Info found on page:
425
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Shaft Work on Level 23
The Portland company reports in sight at the 23rd level of the No. 2 shaft, on Battle mountain, sufficient ore to keep the present force engaged for the next two years. The drift has been extended 500 ft. on the 23rd level, 180 ft. below the Roosevelt tunnel level at 2131 ft., 400 ft. of the drift has been in high-grade ore and the breast is still in the ore-shoot.
graphic for visual presentation of text Pumps easily are handling the flow of some 300 gallons per minute. Sinking will soon be resumed and a 200-ft. lift of the 500 ft. proposed will be undertaken when the work starts.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 120 [CXX], Issue No. 8
Info Publication Date:
February 21, 1920
Info found on page:
279
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 in New Orebody
The new orebody at the 2300-ft. level of the Portland Gold Mining Co.'s No. 2 shaft on Battle mountain, found in a cross-vein that was entered 100 ft. south of the shaft, contains from 4 to 5 ft. of one-ounce ore. This is the deepest point at which ore has been discovered in the district.
graphic for visual presentation of text The rich ore-shoot at the 2100-ft. level is situated more than 2100 ft. beyond former known orebodies, indicating the possibility of finding new ore on other levels.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 120 [CXX], Issue No. 4
Info Publication Date:
January 24, 1920
Info found on page:
128
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 in High-Grade
The rich sulphide ore opened up at the twenty-third level of the Portland No. 2 shaft, is said by the mine officials to be the richest discovery made in years at this Battle Mountain property. Precautions have been taken to prevent high-grading, as quartz from the core of the vein, containing crystals of calaverite, is worth many dollars per pound.
graphic for visual presentation of text Miners are required to use the change room and change even their shoes before leaving the property for their homes.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 18
Info Publication Date:
April 30, 1921
Info found on page:
612
Info Title:
Portland to Sink Main Shaft/No. 2 Even Deeper
The Portland company is reported as planning the sinking of the No. 2 or Main shaft an additional 300 feet.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 15
Info Publication Date:
April 9, 1921
Info found on page:
508
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 with Deep Rich Vein
Recent development in the 2350-ft. level in the Portland company's No. 2 shaft, is proving up the deepest and richest gold vein in the State. Mining men declare it is the richest deep gold shoot on record. Mine samples of better than 25 oz. are common, while a rich seam has assayed 60 to 100 oz. gold per ton.
graphic for visual presentation of text Ore as broken is milling close to $40 gold and it is broken more than eight feet wide in the stopes, according to the statement of miners employed. The management is reticent, although admitting the mining of high-grade ore.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 14
Info Publication Date:
April 2, 1921
Info found on page:
470
Info Title:
Portland Mines Heavy Producers
The Portland mines continue to be among the heaviest producers of the district.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 14
Info Publication Date:
April 2, 1921
Info found on page:
470
Info Title:
Portland Happenings
The orebody being developed at the 2450-ft. level of the Portland, has been proved in the north drift for better than 150 ft. with a width of 10 to 12 ft. The ore shipped as broken averages better than $30 per ton, with rich streaks assaying 10 to 20 oz. gold per ton.
graphic for visual presentation of text In the south drift the ore is of a good milling grade. The drift has passed through six cross-veins all containing ore.
graphic for visual presentation of text The filled stopes in the Hidden Treasure section are to be tapped and the ore conveyed by underground tram to the Independence, to be there hoisted for treatment at the Independence mill.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 12
Info Publication Date:
March 19, 1921
Info found on page:
401
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Working High-Grade
High-grade 'picture rock' is daily mined in drifting on the 2450-ft. level of the No. 2 Portland shaft, according to official reports. Both north and south drifts have been carried 100 ft. beyond the station, with both headings in ore. The company also announces the discovery of a vein new to the property at the 1200-ft. level, rich in gold.
graphic for visual presentation of text The water is being handled without difficulty, but duplicate electric pumps have been installed to prevent flooding should one pump be out of order. A three car lot shipped as broken from the 2450-ft. level and reported to return $24 per ton.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 8
Info Publication Date:
February 19, 1921
Info found on page:
267
Info Title:
Portland News; No. 2 Shaft to Get Former Gold Coin Hoist
Ore running from 6 to 29 oz. in the main Portland vein at the 2450 ft. level is being developed with the drift. At the 23rd level the shoot was nearly 900 ft. in length and the grade high.
graphic for visual presentation of text Production has temporarily stopped from the No. 2 shaft to permit of the installation of the hoist formerly in use at the Gold Coin shaft of the Granite Gold Mining Co. in the city of Victor. The Granite company operations are now conducted from the Dillon shaft.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 7
Info Publication Date:
February 12, 1921
Info found on page:
235
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 in High-Grade
High-grade ore has been found at a depth of 2450 ft. in No. 2 shaft of the Portland mine, on Battle Mountain. The Roosevelt tunnel lateral connects with the Portland shaft at 2131 ft., so that the new discovery is 319 ft. below the tunnel-level and at an elevation of 7794 ft.
graphic for visual presentation of text No assays have been made public, but miners assert the ore will equal in value the rich ore mined at the 23rd level.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 122 [CXXII], Issue No. 4
Info Publication Date:
January 22, 1921
Info found on page:
133
Info Title:
Mines Shipping
Shipments continue steadily from the Portland, Cresson, Vindicator, Modoc, and Granite companies properties, from operations on company account; and, in addition, renewed activity among lessees is reported.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 123 [CXXIII], Issue No. 23
Info Publication Date:
December 3, 1921
Info found on page:
794
Info Title:
Portland Doing Great
Increased tonnage is the order of the day at the Portland. The tonnage to the Independence mill has been increased 50% while the treatment cost has been lowered.
graphic for visual presentation of text Perry O. Harrison has succeeded G. M. Taylor as manager. Thomas B. Crowe, mill manager for many years, has resigned and left the service of the company.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 123 [CXXIII], Issue No. 17
Info Publication Date:
October 22, 1921
Info found on page:
582
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 to Become Deepest in Colorado
Sinking has been resumed at the Portland company's No. 2 shaft, on Battle mountain. The shaft, now 2450 ft. deep, is to be sunk to 2650 ft. The station will be at an elevation of 7524 ft. and the shaft will then be the deepest in the State.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 123 [CXXIII], Issue No. 10
Info Publication Date:
September 3, 1921
Info found on page:
343
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Resumes Sinking
Sinking has been resumed at the No. 2 or main shaft of the Portland Gold Mining Co. on Battle mountain. For safety, a winze was sunk outside the station at the 2450-ft. or bottom level, and at a depth of 15 ft. a cross-cut was carried directly under the shaft, providing 16 ft. of solid rock as a bulkhead. The company's engineer had recommended this plan, as a bulkhead could not have been constructed of sufficient strength to withstand the weight of cable and skips in case of accident.
graphic for visual presentation of text The shaft is reported to be comparatively dry, as veins carrying water have dipped out of the shaft. The depth of the present lift will be 200 ft. and the station will be cut at an elevation of 7594 ft., a total depth from the surface at this point of 2650 feet.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 123 [CXXIII], Issue No. 3
Info Publication Date:
July 16, 1921
Info found on page:
99
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 in Rich Ore
Persistence of rich ore at great depth in the mines of the Cripple Creek district is evidenced by developments in progress at the Portland, Vindicator, and Cresson mines.
graphic for visual presentation of text At the Portland No. 2 shaft the orebody at the 24th level has been opened by drifts north and south of No. 2 shaft - 240 ft. north and 170 south. Ore in the north drift has been uniformly of smelting grade. Seventy feet of the south drift has been high-grade, the remainder mill-grade.
graphic for visual presentation of text On the 1500-ft. level the Lee shoot has recently been opened with rich ore appearing. The 12th level shoot was 70 ft. long; whereas the newer shoot is not yet proven.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 77 [LXXVII]
Info Publication Date:
June 30, 1904
Info found on page:
1059
Info Title:
Portland Mine Back in Action
The mine on Battle mountain has started again and is working on the same basis as the other mines in the district, no union men being employed.
graphic for visual presentation of text When the strike was called last August an arrangement was made between Mr. Burns, manager of the Portland, and the leaders of the Western Federation, whereby the mine could work employing either union or non-union men.
graphic for visual presentation of text On the proclamation of martial law in the district a few weeks ago, the Portland was closed by the military. Mr. Burns began proceedings in the United States court for an injunction restraining the military from interfering with the mine, and also brought damage suits against the sheriff of Teller county, Sherman Bell, Gov. Peabody, the Mine Owners' Association and others.
graphic for visual presentation of text The other directors of this company would not support Mr. Burns in these matters, ordered the suits withdrawn and opened the mine with non-union labor.
graphic for visual presentation of text This action of the directors has gone a long way toward straightening out the troubles in the district. The property is in splendid shape and a large output is looked for. Most of the former employees of the property have returned to work, those belonging to the union having turned in their cards and given up the union.
graphic for visual presentation of text Frank Currie, of Victor, is in charge.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 107 [CVII], Issue No. 19
Info Publication Date:
November 8, 1913
Info found on page:
734
Info Title:
Depth of Portland Gold Mining Co's Shafts
Portland Gold Mining Co.'s No. 1 shaft, on Battle Mountain, is now 1250 ft., and in course of sinking to depth of 1600 ft., the No. 2 shaft, is down 1600 ft., and No. 3 shaft, at 1200 ft., has been abandoned.
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Info Source From:
The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 107 [CVII], Issue No. 16
Info Publication Date:
October 18, 1913
Info found on page:
629
Info Title:
Hoist Safety Device Tested at Portland No. 2
The hoist safety device invented by C. R. Welch, of the Portland mine, had a satisfactory test during the past week at No. 2 shaft of that property.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe engine was run 'wild,' but was automatically checked with plenty of spare room.
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The Mining and Scientific Press. Volume: 107 [CVII], Issue No. 9
Info Publication Date:
August 30, 1913
Info found on page:
357
Info Title:
Portland Mine Ore-Shoots at 1600 Feet
Two distinct ore-shoots have been opened on the 1600-ft. level of the Portland, and they are producing good ore. No. 2 shaft is dry, and No. 1 is down 1100 ft. at present, and it will be necessary to sink 562 ft. to have the bottom levels of both shafts on the same plane.
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The Castle Rock Journal. Volume: 22 [XXII], Issue No. 21
Info Publication Date:
June 7, 1901
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2
Info Title:
Portland Mine Resumed Operations
STRIKE AT PORTLAND MINE SETTLED AND WORK RESUMED
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graphic for visual presentation of text Victor, Colo., June 4.—The reopening of the Portland has been the main topic of conversation throughout the district since a telegram from Mayor Franklin of Victor, sent from Colorado Springs at noon yesterday, gave information that terms of a settlement had been agreed upon between the mining company and the Miners Union. This morning the engineers and surface men were put to work, and as soon thereafter as possible the force will be increased to about the same number of men as was worked before the mine was closed down.
graphic for visual presentation of text The Portland was shipping about 7,000 tons per month when it was closed down, and it can easily continue this output. On June 1st a contract with the American Smelting and Refining Company went into force and the product will go to the smelters until the company's mill, now being built near Colorado City, is completed. After that a large share of the production will be treated by the company.
graphic for visual presentation of text Since the shut down a force of men has been employed preparing for the new ore bins to be built at shaft No. 2 on a spur of the Short Line railway which is being built from Independence, and as soon as the line is completed, the ores of the company will be shipped over the Short Line road, in which it is a large stockholder.
graphic for visual presentation of text Reports of the sale of the property are not generally believed in face of a resumption of work at this time. It is known that negotiations for the purchase of the property by English investors were in progress at the opening of the year.
graphic for visual presentation of text On the other hand it is known that the English investors want more Cripple Creek mines, and the Portland would be their first choice could the present owners be induced to part with it.
graphic for visual presentation of text The resumption of operations at the mine will have a stimulating effect on the district, and will be beneficial in many ways. The fear of a general strike involving protracted labor struggles is removed and probably will not arise for a long time.
graphic for visual presentation of text At a meeting of the unions held in Altman Sunday night a proposition was made which was taken to the Portland officials at Colorado Springs yesterday by a committee of business men. The Portland directors held a meeting and the proposition of the miners was accepted without delay. Neither the union nor the Portland people will give out the terms of settlement, but they are said to be the same as those laid down by Mr. Burns and published in several papers Saturday morning.
graphic for visual presentation of text These are:
graphic for visual presentation of textNo compulsory insurance
graphic for visual presentation of textthe mine to collect union dues
graphic for visual presentation of textand secretaries of the union to refrain from visiting on union business
graphic for visual presentation of textand no discrimination against the union in employing miners at the Portland. So far as can be learned, nothing was done in relation to machine men or firemen's wages.
graphic for visual presentation of text When the news of the settlement reached Victor to-day 500 or 600 former employees of the Portland went to the mine to apply for their old places, but it was given out that no men would be hired until the mine is ready to resume operations, which will be Thursday or Friday of this week.
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Info Source From:
Routt County Republican. Volume: 16 [XVI], Issue No. 40
Info Publication Date:
February 28, 1919
Info found on page:
6
Info Title:
Portland Finds High Grade Ore in Roosevelt Tunnel Level
The return of competent labor, more frequent mine exploration by the diamond drill and the third location of high grade ore in the Roosevelt tunnel level of the Portland Gold Mining Company, are the present outstanding factors in the Cripple Creek district, which is now on the upward trend.
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Info Source From:
The Morning Times. Volume: 5 [V]
Info Publication Date:
September 2, 1897
Info found on page:
1
Info Title:
Battle Mountain Water Problems
For some time past the water problem in the deeper mines of Battle mountain has been a serious one.
graphic for visual presentation of textNot many weeks ago the lower levels of the Independence were flooded by a sudden inflow of water, and Mr. Stratton was summoned by wire to give directions as to its handling. It is known that an offer was made to the C.O.D. company for one of their enormous pumps which is lying on the ground, but that company refused to sell the machinery.
graphic for visual presentation of textThe Portland, too, has a heavy water flow to contend with, and the management has evidently taken time by the forelock and will put in such pumps as will not soon have to be replaced.
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General Mining News
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The Morning Times. Volume: 5 [V]
Info Publication Date:
September 2, 1897
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1
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Snow Steam Pump Co. Machinery to Battle Mtn. Mines
WILL BE SHIPPED TODAY.
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graphic for visual presentation of textBig Pumping Plant For Portland and Independence Mines.
graphic for visual presentation of textSpecial Dispatch to The Times.
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graphic for visual presentation of text Buffalo, N.Y., Sep. 1 - The Snow Steam Pump company will to-morrow ship from their works in this city 400,000 pounds of machinery to the famous Independence and Portland mines of Cripple Creek, Colorado. The machinery consists chiefly of enormous pumps.
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Article
Info Source From:
The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 88 [LXXXVIII], Issue No. 19
Info Publication Date:
November 6, 1909
Info found on page:
936
Info Title:
Doyle-Burns Suit Settled Out of Court
Oct 6 - Doyle-Burns suit involving an interest in the Portland mine, Cripple Creek, Colo., settled out of court.
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Abstracted from article named Chronology of Mining for October, 1909.
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Personals
Info Source From:
The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 75 [LXXV], Issue No. 2
Info Publication Date:
January 10, 1903
Info found on page:
92
Info Title:
Mr. T. Fitzgerald; Superintendent
Mr. T. Fitzgerald is superintendent of the Portland Mine, Cripple Creek, Colo., succeeding Mr. Garvin.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 75 [LXXV], Issue No. 24
Info Publication Date:
June 13, 1903
Info found on page:
910
Info Title:
Portland No. 2 Erecting a New Shaft House
Portland Gold Mining Company.—This company is putting in a large compartment air compressor at shaft No. 2, and erecting a new house. The compressor is said to be the largest in the district. The new tramway for disposing of the waste is running satisfactorily.
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The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 75 [LXXV], Issue No. 23
Info Publication Date:
June 6, 1903
Info found on page:
872
Info Title:
State School of Mines Visit to the Portland
Portland mine, through the courtesy of the management, was visited the first part of the week by the senior class of the State School of Mines upon their annual tour of the mining districts of the State. The class, which numbered 27, was in charge of Profs. Hill, Stockton and King.
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General Mining News
Info Source From:
The Engineering and Mining Journal. Volume: 75 [LXXV], Issue No. 23
Info Publication Date:
June 6, 1903
Info found on page:
872
Info Title:
Portland Gold Mining Co. Looks to Do Considerable Work
Portland Gold Mining Company.—From appearances this company intends to do considerable work. One of the largest compressors in the country is being installed, and one shaft is to be fitted with skips. At present the property is worked by three shafts, the Burns, the No. 2 and the No. 3.
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