DGGS maps metals-rich Talkeetna Mountains

The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys July 16 published preliminary results of geologic mapping conducted in the Talkeetna Mountains during 2014.

The resultant map presents new, detailed information about bedrock geology, surficial deposits, and faults for a 450-square-mile area about 50 miles east of the town of Talkeetna.

DGGS says the results have implications for platinum, go...