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Beneficiation of Iron-Copper Ores from Kasaan Peninsula, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the beneficiation of iron-copper ores. As stated in the summary, "this report summarizes the results of laboratory testing of copper-bearing magnetite ore from the Poorman, Rush and Brown, and Copper Center deposits, Kasaan Peninsula, Prince of Wales Island, southeastern Alaska" (p. 1). This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: February 1957
Creator: Wells, R. R.; Erspamer, E. G. & Sterling, F. T.
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Bituminous-Coal Deposits in the Vicinity of Eska, Matanuska Valley Coal Field, Alaska

Description: Report of investigations issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the estimated recoverable reserves of bituminous coal found in the Matanuska Valley Coal Field. The investigation includes studies of the area, and methods of mining which include diamond and churn drilling. This report includes maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: February 1952
Creator: Jolley, Theodore R.; Toenges, Albert L. & Turnbull, Louis A.
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Bituminous Coal Deposits of the Matanuska Coalfield, Alaska: Central and Western Parts, Wishbone District

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines discussing bituminous coal production of the Matanuska coalfield in Alaska. A history of the coalfield is presented, as well as drilling methods and data. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: 1962
Creator: Warfield, Robert S.
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Investigation of Subbituminous-Coal Beds Near Houston, Westward Extremity of Matanuska Coalfield, Alaska

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over a study conducted on the Houston coal mine. Descriptions of the location, geology, and production of the coal mine are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.
Date: August 1957
Creator: May, R. R. & Warfield, R. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Real-Time Monitoring of Field Measurements for Mine Design: Greens Creek Mine, Admiralty Island, Alaska

Description: Abstract: Researchers at the U.S. Bureau of Mines conducted field investigations at the Greens Creek Mine in southeast Alaska for the purpose of validating computer design of mining methods and assessing real-time monitoring capabilities. The field study required the application of new technology because of the remoteness of the study site, the need for timely acquisition of data, and a limited budget for instruments and data acquisition. Various sensors were installed to monitor rock mass defo… more
Date: 1996
Creator: Orr, T. J. & Beus, Michael J.
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Reconnaissance of the Beluga River Coalfield, Alaska

Description: Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the Beluga River coalfield "to determine, if possible, which areas were most favorable for developing large reserves of coal suitable for open-pit mining" (p. 1). Description of the coal deposits, and results of the study are presented. This report includes tables, illustrations, and maps.
Date: 1958
Creator: Maloney, Raymond P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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