Mining News: Optimism surges among Alaska miners

As metals prices climb and world demand resumes upward trend, mineral industry prepares for period of robust activity in 2010

Curt Freeman

For Mining News

Metals markets continue to climb out of the basement as the world demand for metals resumes its upward trend. Fueled by this growing demand, numerous Alaska precious, base and rare metal projects reported results of their 2009 exploration, development and production programs. The recent Alaska Miner....

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