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up to 36,646,244 pounds at $1,421,874. In 1907 the production amounted
to 47,738,703 pounds, at $2,291,458. In 1908, 43,195,733 pounds, valued
at $1,632,799, in 1909 44,396,346 pounds at a valuation of $1,709,259.

ZINC.

Many of the ores mined in Kootenay carry considerable percentages
of zinc, but owing to the difficulty of separation and the distance from
markets, it is only possible to mine the richest and purest zinc ores at
present. The Kootenays are the only producers, having produced some
four hundred thousand dollars’ worth in 1909.

Besides those mentioned above, British Columbia has deposits of
platinum, cinnabar, molybdenum, pyrites, osmiridium, mica, gypsum,
and scheelite. Several of these have been found in workable quantities
while others are mere occurrences, the extent of which has not yet been
ascertained.

Much attention is now being given to the petroleum field of South-
east Kootenay, where a large area of oil-bearing strata is known to exist.

Marble, granite, sandstone, lime, brick and fire clay, cement and
pottery clay are well distributed, and are being utilized to meet local
demands. Considerable lime and cement is now being manufactured for
domestic use and exportation, and the trade is increasing satisfactorily. A
form of slate is found on one of the Queen Charlotte Islands which cuts
easily, hardens with exposure and takes a fine polish. Gypsum deposits
exist near Kamloops.

Nelson, B. C., offers many attractions to the Tourist, Merchant,
Settler and Investor.