Prospecting the Future
Mineral Discovery
The Pebble prospect, located in Southwest Alaska, is one of the largest concentrations of copper, gold, molybdenum and silver in the world.
- 80.6 billion lbs. of copper
- 5.6 billion lbs. of molybdenum
- 107.4 million oz. of gold
- Commercially significant amounts of silver, rhenium and palladium
Data Mining
The Pebble project is currently in a pre-feasibility and pre-permitting research stage, conducting some of the most extensive environmental studies ever undertaken in the state of Alaska. The data will generate a progressive proposed mine development plan to be submitted for government and public review.
- $400+ million investment in work programs, research and comparative studies
- $100+ million investment in environmental and socio-economic studies
- More than 67 types of state and federal permits will be required
- State and federally mandated environmental requirements, including the Clean Water Act and more
- Agency oversight by more than a dozen state and federal entities
Goal
- Environmentally responsible co-existence with the surrounding fisheries, wildlife and ecosystem
- Respectful protection of the environment and traditional ways of life
- Sustainable infrastructure and economic development
- Core principals
Precious Metals
The global demand of copper is at an all-time high and is a strategic metal in the U.S. economy. Few natural resources, if any, touch as many aspects in day-to-day life as copper, from the mold used to produce a toothbrush to kitchen plumbing, the automotive industry and more copper makes modern-day life possible.
- Essential mineral for many species
- Most efficient conductor of electricity
- Critical component of green technologies, such as wind turbines, hybrid cars, solar power and more
- Potential expansion into alternative energy solutions
- 100% recyclable without degradation
- Anti-microbial properties
- Foreign and domestic dependency increasing
- Economic engine for China, Japan, India, Korea
Molybdenum is another important modern lifestyle mineral used to alloy steel for strength/heat resistance.
- Rifle barrels, bicycles, ski equipment, light bulb filaments
- Corrosion-resistant requirements for water distribution systems, food handling equipment, chemical processing equipment, lubricants, machining components, gas turbine parts, automotive parts and more
- Machinery 35%, electrical applications 15%, transportation 15%, chemicals 10%, oil and gas industry 10%, and assorted others 15%
- A key ingredient in ski wax, especially wax products used in snowy temperatures.
The Pebble Partnership is an Alaska limited partnership between Anglo American PLC and Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.
