Resources tagged with "Ports"
Issues tagged Ports
Arctic Coal: Most of Alaska's coal can be found in the northern part of the state, north of the Brooks range, near the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. 88% of the state's identified coal resources are in these Arctic deposits. Although this coal ... [read-more]
Exporting Alaska's Coal: Currently over a million tons of coal is exported from Alaska to the Pacific Rim by Usibelli Coal Mine Inc. This accounts for around half of the coal mined by Usibelli, with the rest being consumed in the state. While ... [read-more]
Northern Gateway Oil Pipeline Project (Canada): SummaryThe Canadian Northern Gateway Pipeline Project has proposed a pair of 1,200 km pipelines that would link the tar sand oil fields of northern Alberta with a marine port in British Columbia. Supporters of the project emphasize the opportunity to ... [read-more]
Pebble Mine (Copper/Gold Prospect): Outline Summary Location Preliminary Mine Plans Environmental Concerns Mining Waste Storage Possible Cyanide Use Impact on Fisheries Footprint of the Mine Opposition How Much Metal? Employment and Economics Latest News Further Reading Summary If built, the proposed Pebble Mine would ... [read-more]
Red Dog Mine: Outline Summary History and Geology Mining Techniques and Waste Disposal Aqqaluk Project Employment and Revenue Sharing Environmental Concerns Latest News Summary The Red Dog Mine is a zinc and lead mine in northern Alaska, located about 80 miles north of ... [read-more]
Seward Coal Terminal: The Seward Coal Loading Facility, referred to as the Seward Coal Terminal, was built in 1984 to provide for the export of coal from Usibelli Coal Mine Inc. The facility consists of a railroad spur, a variety of coal storage ... [read-more]