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Western Susitna mining

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Proposed mineral district west of the Susitna River studied by AIDEA and exploration partners for copper, gold, and rare-earth potential. Early-stage; would require new road and power infrastructure. Periodically discussed in state economic-development planning.

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A barge of secondhand equipment is bringing a military antimony refinery to Port MacKenzie

A barge of secondhand refining gear is headed for Port MacKenzie to start a $43.4 million military project for a metal the US stopped mining in the 1990s.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5d ago3 min readAI
Port MacKenzie, Mat-Su Valley, Alaska
Cover image for article: A barge of secondhand equipment is bringing a military antimony refinery to Port MacKenzie

AIDEA commits $25 million to drill under the West Susitna road

AIDEA committed up to $25 million to drill under a road with no buildable design yet, and its resolution names the three resource projects it would serve.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAI
Susitna River, Alaska
Cover image for article: AIDEA commits $25 million to drill under the West Susitna road