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  • Alaska mining news summary from geologist Curt Freeman

    Curtis J. Freeman, Cpg #6901, PNA Contributing Columnist|Updated Apr 14, 2002

    The snows are rapidly retreating and the Alaska mining industry is busy sharpening picks and pencils as it prepares for the summer season. Metals prices are on the rebound and a surprisingly vigorous economic recovery is under way in the United States. Although budgets for major companies for Alaska are not likely to change drastically in 2002, junior equity markets are surprisingly buoyant and should provide more immediate capital for investment in Alaska this year. Western Alaska NovaGold Resources announced the results...