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“...1914.
Arrangements were made with the Government on August 12, 1913,
to come under the new mining law within three years. A large amount
of development was carried on during the year.
Concession Miniere Francaise de Changsong.—This concession,
situated at Tai Yu Dong, Changsong district, North Pyeng-An pro-
vince, about 75 miles from Shin An-ju Station, belongs to Monsieur
P. M. Salterel of Paris. It was granted in 1901, but effective work only
began in January, 1912, as during 1910-11 Corean mills only were
used. Until March, 1913, five stamps were in use, which were increased
to 10 in September, to 20 in December and from February 1, 1914,
to 30. Each stamp crushes a little under 2J tons of ore a day. The
value of the ore extracted in 1913 amounted to 56,525?.
Government gold mining.—The Government-General has decided
to prospect the gold mines at Hamheung (South Hamkyong province),
Wiju, (North Pyengan province) and Sang-ju (North Kyengsang
province) for two consecutive years, and an...”
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