Resources tagged with "Western Alaska"
Issues tagged Western Alaska
Bethel Coal Plant: The 100-MW Bethel Power Plant was proposed as a collaboration between the Calista, an Alaska Native Corporation, and the gold-mining company NovaGold Resources Inc. The plant was to have powered the proposed Donlin Creek Gold Mine, as well as Bethel ... [read-more]
Chukchi Sea Oil and Gas Development: SummaryOffshore drilling for oil and gas in Alaska's Chukchi Sea has both great economic potential and a significant risk of adverse environmental impact. Storm battered Chukchi coast Hard wind drives waves against cliffs on the Chukchi Sea. GET PHOTO The ... [read-more]
Council Gold Prospect: BackgroundThe Council Gold Prospect is an early-stage exploration project located on the Seward Peninsula within the Council Mining District, an area that historically produced a significant amount of placer gold. Exploration in the area is focused on located the bedrock ... [read-more]
Rock Creek Gold Mine: SummaryThe Rock Creek Gold mine operated near Nome in Western Alaska for only two months in 2008 before shutting down due to a combination of mechanical, environmental, and financing issues. Your browser does not support iframes. Rock Creek Gold Mine ... [read-more]