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March 17, 1926
Hyder Weekly Herald
Hyder, Alaska
What is this article about?
Mining engineer E. A. Haggen arrives in Vancouver to examine the Albany Group in Glacier Creek, where Jack Watkins has overseen winter developments including a new eight-foot-wide cross vein of ore discovered 80 feet into a tunnel. The company plans extensive work and a small mill this year.
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E. A. Haggen, noted mining engineer and editor of the Engineering & Mining Record, of Vancouver, arrived Monday on the Cardena to make an examination of the Albany Group, in the Glacier Creek section, on which extensive development operations have been in progress during the winter under the direction of Jack Watkins.
Mr. Haggen expects to remain until Thursday investigating the property, on which at least one noteworthy development has occurred during the closed period. This was the recent discovery of a cross vein of fine looking ore in a tunnel driven during the winter on another vein. The new vein was encountered about 80 feet from the portal and is said to be in the neighborhood of eight feet wide at the point of intersection.
Several other large ore bodies carrying working values are also known to exist on the group.
According to recent announcements, the company is planning extensive development work this year, the program of which includes the probable construction of a small mill.
Mr. Haggen expects to remain until Thursday investigating the property, on which at least one noteworthy development has occurred during the closed period. This was the recent discovery of a cross vein of fine looking ore in a tunnel driven during the winter on another vein. The new vein was encountered about 80 feet from the portal and is said to be in the neighborhood of eight feet wide at the point of intersection.
Several other large ore bodies carrying working values are also known to exist on the group.
According to recent announcements, the company is planning extensive development work this year, the program of which includes the probable construction of a small mill.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Mining Examination
Ore Vein Discovery
Development Operations
Albany Group
What entities or persons were involved?
E. A. Haggen
Jack Watkins
Where did it happen?
Albany Group, Glacier Creek Section
Story Details
Key Persons
E. A. Haggen
Jack Watkins
Location
Albany Group, Glacier Creek Section
Event Date
Arrived Monday, During The Winter, This Year
Story Details
E. A. Haggen arrives to examine mining property with recent cross vein ore discovery in tunnel under Jack Watkins' direction; company plans further development and mill construction.