Prospecting for platinum

South African producer funds grassroots platinum property in Alaska

Patricia Jones

Petroleum News Contributing Writer

Exploration on the Union Bay platinum property near Ketchikan, Alaska, started in May, shortly after announcement of a long-term financing deal involving a major South African platinum producer. A crew of about 10 will spend this summer on an $815,000 exploration program that includes up to 10,000 f....

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