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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Kenneth J. Kadow discusses tin development possibilities on Seward Peninsula at Rotary club meeting, tracing history from 42 years ago, company reorganization in 1930, government loan, and associated minerals like tungsten and fluorspar.
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By Ken Kadow of U. S. Tin
(Juneau Empire)
The possibilities for tin development on the Seward Peninsula were discussed by Kenneth J. Kadow at a regular luncheon meeting of the Rotary club at the Baranof hotel recently. Kadow is vice president and general manager of the U. S. Tin Corporation which expects to have a placer tin operation going at Lost River by the end of next month.
Kadow traced the history of the claims from 42 years ago when Robert McIntosh staked the area. He and others carried on small operations but the low price of tin and competition from other countries combined with the remoteness of the Alaska deposits discouraged any large development.
Following the reorganization of the company in 1930 the Feering report on the region pointed out the lode possibilities. As tin became more and more strategic the government became interested and has loaned the U. S. Tin Corp. $350,000 to go ahead.
In addition there is also tungsten and fluorspar in commercial quantities found with the tin, Kadow said.
The company plans to utilize a native labor force wherever they fit into the operation.
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Seward Peninsula, Lost River, Alaska
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42 Years Ago; 1930; Recently
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Kenneth J. Kadow discusses history and future of tin development on Seward Peninsula, from staking by Robert McIntosh 42 years ago, small operations discouraged by low prices and remoteness, 1930 reorganization and Feering report on lode possibilities, government loan of $350,000 due to strategic importance, associated tungsten and fluorspar, plans for placer operation at Lost River by end of next month using native labor.