Government has received report from its Geological Adviser [1] to
the effect that known deposits iron ore capable of being mined
economically of considerably less magnitude than hitherto
believed. Report quite serious. Adviser urges Government limit or
prohibit export ore pending survey resources. Government has
decided announce Saturday [2] embargo operate in 3 months
exportation of iron ore.
[AA : A1608, C47/1/4, ii]