GIS prospectivity analysis for critical minerals in ore-forming systems in Alaska

A primary objective of this project is to evaluate the distribution of, and improve the understanding of where, how, and why critical and strategic minerals are found in ore-forming systems in Alaska.

Abstract

A primary objective of this project is to evaluate the distribution of, and improve the understanding of where, how, and why critical and strategic minerals are found in ore-forming systems in Alaska. A multi-faceted approach by which this project will meet the goals of MRP includes 1) data-driven analysis of the distribution and concentrations of critical minerals in Alaska, 2) enhanced spatial and technical resolution databases for a solid foundation for land management decisions by federal and state agency partners, native corporations, and landholders, and 3) support of the 3-DEEP/CMMI to improve the understanding of geology and critical mineral resources in Alaska. In addition to their primary role in delineating mineralization trends and mineral belts, data-driven GIS analyses for mineral prospectivity contribute to understanding the geology and resources of Alaska.

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Products

Title	Type
Data and Results for GIS-Based Identification of Areas that have Resource Potential for Lode Gold in Alaska	Data
Data for Uranium-Lead Geochronology, Carbon and Sulfur Stable Isotopes, and Raman Spectroscopy from Graphite Creek, Alaska	Data
Mineralogical and Chemical Data for Heavy-Mineral Concentrate Samples Collected in the Taylor Mountains Quadrangle, Alaska, 2004-2008	Data
Data from the Chemical Analysis of Archived Stream-Sediment Samples, Alaska	Data
Geospatial Database Mineral Resource Analysis of Alaska	Project Website

Contacts

Karl, Susan , 907.786.7428

Status: onGoing
Start Year: 2018
End Year: 2021

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USGS Mission Area and Program

Energy and Minerals → Mineral Resources