| Key Facts: | |
|---|---|
| Metals | Copper, Gold, Molybdenum |
| Size | 119,000 acres |
| Corporations Involved | Pebble Limited Partnership, Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., Anglo American PLC |
| Exploration: | |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Exploration: Pebble spent $73 million on the project in 2010, which included engineering studies and environment/socioeconomic studies. Direct exploration included aerial surveys, seismic lines, surface pits, and drilling of an unknown number of holes. |
| 2011 | The $91 million work plan for 2011 included the continuation of environmental/socioeconomic studies, engineering studies, and extensive drilling. (status unknown). |
| 2012 | 2012 exploration consisted of 16 exploratory boreholes, and 61 geotechnical boreholes. |
| 2013 | Ongoing exploration work with an emphasis on baseline studies to begin the permitting process. |
This is a very large and advanced development project. See our detailed article for more information.
http://www.pebblepartnership.com/
http://www.northerndynastyminerals.com/ndm/Pebble.asp
http://www.angloamerican.com/business/pebble_partnership/overview
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