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ilk S (Long. Fiber 3040 ! (Data apply only to certain grades of S uth African and Rhodesian asbestos that cannot ba aubatltutad by Canad an grades) (1} Supplies now in thla country: (a) In Governewnt stockpile (b) In handa of induetry (c) Total 0 short tone .20225 ' 9000* " On hand aa of July 1, 1940* Bureau of Minas ie now surveying stocks aa of April 30, 1941, raaulta from which will not ba available for another week. Since last tuner imports have been very heavy. One large conauner reports atocka have been maintained at about the some level as on hand last euamer, and another reports atocka have been increased materially. (2) (a) Revised estimate for a 3-year stockpile supply:** Rhodesian chryaotile 4,500 short tons Amoaite 15,000 " " Blue fiber 12.000 " " Total 31,500 " " ** This stockpile amounts to net requirements at capacity f-1 consumption after substitution of Canadian fibers for / Rhodesian chryaotile and amoeite in uses involving / estimated consumption of about 32,500 short tons in , / 3 years. Check on current consumption will be avail- ' ' # able fron the Bureau of Minas survey currently in progress. (b) Assured domestic production normally available to industry 0*** short tons *** Small amounts of long fiber chryaotile be culled from Arisons properties at very high prices. (c) Three year requirements: Rhodeeian chrysotile Blue fiber Total 4,500 abort tone 15,000 " ' 31,500 * (3) Deficiencies 31,500 short tons R. T - T vnd, J x /. Consultant on Miscellaneous Minerals. 1- '* ' N \ t *I