Mineral exploration underway on Prince of Wales

A Canadian mining company is searching for a large copper deposit in a mountain west of Ketchikan. Exploration has begun on the Mount Andrew project, and could continue for some time.
It’s one of several Canadian mining ventures active on Prince of Wales Island, including one focusing on uranium.Related Link: Learn more about Southeast mines in exploration. Click here, then on the links.

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