Analysis of Balboa Bay, Beluga, Point Mackenzie, and Lost River as port sites for use by the mineral industry

Technical Report · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6262849

Sherman, G E; Coldwell, J R; Herzog, D; Meyer, M P

To aid the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in their Resource Development Navigation Study, the U.S. Bureau of Mines (Bureau) examined the potential for mineral development near ten Alaska port sites. The report presents the results for the following four sites: Balboa Bay, Beluga, Lost River, and Point MacKenzie. There are 579 known deposits within the area considered for these ports. The majority of the deposits are located within a highway/railroad corridor examined for the Point MacKenzie port site. Based on the current level of knowledge, coal deposits near the Beluga and Point MacKenzie port sites are most likely to be developed in the near future. The conclusion is based on the fact that coal projects in these areas are actively being pursued for development. The mineral wealth surrounding the four port sites is substantial. Mine models were used to examine the potential for mining tin, gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum. The models were based on published reserve and grade data and therefore do not include proprietary company data which, if available, would likely change the analysis results. Of the models examined, the tin placer mine model developed for the Lost River port site proved to be closet to being economic.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6262849
• Report Number(s): PB-91-135418/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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ELEMENTS
ENERGY SOURCES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FEDERAL REGION X
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GOLD
HARBORS
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TIN
TRANSITION ELEMENTS
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