Practical Gold-Mining: Its Commercial Aspects a Collection of Statistics and Data Relating to Gold-Mining and Gold-Mining Finance Companies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William S. Welton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026668355X ISBN 13: 9780266683551

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical Gold-Mining: Its Commercial Aspects helps investors and engineers judge mining ventures by the numbers.

This historical reference gathers statistics and data on gold-mining companies, with a focus on properties in English colonies and related London markets. It explains how capitalization, dividends, and financiers interact with mine results, and it notes the challenges of valuing mining properties and the risks of overpaying promoters. The book aims to provide a clear framework for assessing commercial potential based on observed data rather than opinion.

Designed for practical use, the edition collects tables and appendices that track registration details, capital, dividends, premiums, and share prices. It also discusses long‑standing questions about mining profits, capital needs, and the effects of intermediary fees on investors. The material is presented to help readers compare different properties and invest with more awareness of the numbers behind gold mining.

• Key data on dividend‑paying mining companies and how capital and dividends were measured.
• Rich tables and appendices showing capital changes, premiums, and share prices over time.
• Discussion of historical market practice, risks, and factors affecting success in mining ventures.
• Guidance for evaluating gold‑mining properties with a focus on commercial viability.

Ideal for readers of financial histories, mining engineering references, and anyone evaluating gold-mining investments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026668355X
• ISBN 13: 9780266683551
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224