DIVISION OF MINERALOGY 



REPORT OF PROGRESS 



The work of this division naturally divides itself into two 

 distinct branches as follows: 



1. The compilation of statistics which will show the total 

 and annual production of all mineral resources of the state 

 and their value. 



2. A study of the ore deposits in the various mining dis- 

 tricts of the state and the development of the mineral re- 

 sources of areas hitherto undeveloped or altogether un- 

 known. 



The compilation of statistics has already begun though at 

 present not sufficient to deem it advisable to publish. I 

 may say that it is gratifying indeed to note the interest and 

 assistance rendered in this matter by mine operators and 

 superintendents. 



The field work and data on the deposits of lead and zinc 

 are progressing favorably, most of the work at present being 

 confined to the Magdalena district. It is hoped that detail 

 data upon this district will be ready for publication by the 

 time of the next report as well as a general report upon the 

 lead and zinc of the state. 



The work on the coal resource of the state is to be begun 

 in the immediate future, to be followed by copper, iron, gold 

 and silver, etc., as rapidly as time will permit. 



Professor G. E. ANDERSON, 

 Chief of Division of Minerology. 



Socorro, New Mexico. 



