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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposal Assessment of Coal Resources of Northwest Alaska 19804.14 COA 034 [ee Alaska Power Au @— Fac» w— #3 TY LIBRARY COE" Ww Dames & Moore LISRARY COPY PROPERTY OF: Alaska Power Authority 334 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Cor O34 RECEIVED AUG 1 4 1980 ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY (Sa A EE eee ae Se NY PROPOSAL ASSESSMENT OF COAL RESOURCES OF NORTHWEST ALASKA For Alaska Power Authority August 13, 1980 Dames & Moore ——— a es ame DAMES & MOORE August 13, 1980 Alaska Power Authority 333 West 4th Avenue, Suite 31 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Attention: Eric Yould Executive Director Re: Northwest Alaska Coal Resources Assessment: A Proposal for Services Gentlemen: Dames & Moore, in association with Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. and Coal Systems, Inc., is pleased to submit to the Alaska Power Authority this proposal to conduct an assessment of the coal resources of northwestern Alaska and their local utilization as alternative energy sources. As re- quested by the Alaska Power Authority, this proposal is structured to meet the format outlined in the request for proposals. Although Dames & Moore is convinced that the scope of work presented in the request for proposals is both relevant and well concieved, we have taken the liberty to develop in our proposal two possible methodologies. The first, termed Alternative A, addresses the scope of work exactly as it is presented in the request for proposal. Each phase of work is developed in the order in which it is presented in the request for proposals. The second work plan, termed Alternative B, involves a reordering and restructuring of the phases presented in the request for proposals. Dames & Moore believes that Alternative B may provide to the Alaska Power Authority a product which, given the limited funding and time constraints placed on this project, will be of greater value to the agency in formulating future plans. DAMES & MOORE Alaska Power Authority August 13, 1980 Page Two We appreciate the opportunity to prepare this proposal and look forward to conducting the study should we be awarded it. Should you have any ques- tions concerning the scope of work presented in this proposal, or should you desire additional information with respect to any phase of it, please contact US. Yours very truly Paul W. Neff Associate PWN/s1t PROPOSAL FOR ASSESSMENT OF COAL RESOURCES OF NORTHWEST ALASKA FOR ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY Anchorage, Alaska Submitted by DAMES & MOORE 800 Cordova, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 August, 1980 TABLE OF CONTENTS INFORMATION STATEMENT: ALASKA RESIDENTS . . NARRATIVE «4 6 «ee ew we we ew we we SECTION A: PROJECT CONCEPT ...... SECTION B: MINING INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES Introduction. .......e.ee. SECTION C: EXPERIENCE ........ SECTION D: GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE .... SECTION E: PROJECT MANAGER... ... SECTION F: PROJECT TEAM . 2... DAMES & MOORE ....2.....2. Economic and Exploration Geologists Mining Engineers... ...2.e. Minerals and Energy Economists . . RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA .. Economic and Exploration Geologists COAL SYSTEMS, INC. ......2.. Coal Preparation. .......e. SECTION G: WORK PLAN AND BUDGET ESTIMATE Introduction. ....s.e.e. Alternative A ... . Alternative B .....2.- Budget Estimate .. . SECTION H: SCHEDULE ......... APPENDIX A: PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE APPENDIX B: SYNOPSIS OF THE GEOLOGY OF COAL IN NORTHWEST ALASKA APPENDIX C: RESERVE - RESOURCE DEFINITIONS LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES OCCURRENCES Table 1: Schedule of Major Tasks ...... se. eee Figure 1: Coal Resources of Northwest Alaska. .... Figure 2: Organizational Chart - Alternative A.... Figure 3: Organizational Chart - Alternative B.... ao 21 21 21 24 25 25 26 26 26 oe © we eo ew ew eo 6 © © oe we ew ew 27 27 27 33 40 see 45 rs) ee e 23 INFORMATIONAL STATEMENT: ALASKA RESIDENTS The project team proposed to conduct the assessinent of northwestern Alaska coal resources and their local utilization as an alternative energy source is composed of: e Dames & Moore personnel from the company's Anchorage, Cincinnati, Denver and San Francisco offices e Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. personnel from the company's Fairbanks and Denver offices, and e Coal Systems, Inc. personnel from the company's Salt Lake City office. Under our proposed Alternative A, eight individuals or 66 percent of the project team are Alaska residents. Under Alternative B, eight individuals or 50 percent of the project team are Alaska Residents. NARRATIVE SECTION A: PROJECT CONCEPT The Alaska Power Authority (APA) has requested proposals to conduct a study that will determine the coal resources of northwestern Alaska and the feasibility of utilizing them as local sources of energy. (Please refer to Figure 1.) We understand that funding for this study in the amount of $1 million was originally requested of the legislature by the Department of Natural Resources. However, eventually, APA was directed to conduct the study with funding reduced to $250,000. The goal now is to do as much as can be done (an initial phase or phases) with the funds available, keeping in mind the purpose of the work. It would be timely to have a report ready by February 1, 1981 such that further funding could be sought, given encouraging results of the initial contract. We believe the purpose of the study might be better served following an alternative to the basic plan in the RFP (presented as four phases under SCOPE OF SERVICES). The RFP states the initial contract will cover the first two phases. However, following the RFP's work plan could consume the available money within the first phase owing simply to the expense of field reconnaissance (helicopter and associated logistics) and the uncertainty of weather related delays. In summary, we believe that rearrangement and modification of the phases described in the RFP will facilitate a more practical overall study. The size and geographical distribution of potential coal field(s) to be developed also have a bearing on the project concept. For example, to make these determinations, the following questions, among others, must be addres- sed: e Is it necessary to develop a number of small, probably near-surface deposits, each of which is situated near a village for local con- sumption, or EXPLANATION ( AREA WITH POTENTIAL FOR MISSISSIPPIAN WA SEMIANTHRACITE TO BITUMINOUS COALS. AREAS WITH POTENTIAL FOR CRETACEOUS AGE SUBBITUMINOUS TO BITUMINOUS COALS. T] AREAS WITH POTENTIAL FOR TERTIARY AGE lu] LIGNITE TO SUBBITUMINOUS COALS. NUMBERS CORRELATE TO AREAS LISTED BELOW AND REFER TO DESCRIPTION WITHIN THE TEXT. 4-KIWALIK RIVER BASIN 2-DEATH VALLEY BASIN 3-McCARTHYS MARSH OCEAN BASIN — 4-KOYUK RIVER BASIN S-SERPENTINE RIVER BASIN 6-BUCKLAND RIVER BASIN 7-SELAWIK BASIN 8-KOBUK & KATEEL RIVER AREAS 9-CAPE LISBURNE HILLS ARCTIC cHUKCHT *BETTLES (¢ FAIRBANKS ALASKA /McGRATH , Ancenon eer vei ez wunvar NY ~ ems sicnwe gf eo Ae (es ye L eS SS a N SS. peroweay : GULF OF aL ASKA REN PACIFIC OCEAN , ae Figure 1 COAL RESOURCES ‘ OF NORTHWEST ALASKA DnLuincHam A KING ‘SALMON e Is it more appropriate to exploit one or more large coal fields to achieve a lower unit cost--and distribute the coal production to each village? Also, e Is all the potential coal in the study area to be assessed, or © Should the study be confined to that coal judged sufficient to fulfill local needs? If all the potential coal in the study area is to be assessed, an idealized exploration program and feasibility study (assuming unlimited time and no restrictions regarding seasonal work in), would be conducted along the following broad lines: © Compile existing data, e Conduct field mapping and outcrop sampling e Conduct preliminary mining, transportation, and utilization study e Conduct reconnaissance drilling and geophysical surveys e Conduct detailed drilling program e Conduct feasibility study The scheme presented above, which corresponds largely with the RFP work plan, has been developed herein as our proposed Alternative A (see WORK PLAN) . Dames & Moore believes that prior to initiating a large-scale field investigation similar to that outlined in Phases 2 and 3 of the RFP, it would be far more cost effective to conduct a preliminary economic analysis of coal development and utilization. By doing this, it would be possible to deter- mine early in the study whether the conclusions reported by Robert W. Retherford Associates in its assessment of power generation alternatives for Kotzebue are equally applicable to other villages in northwest Alaska. Should an initial, cursory economic analysis indicate that the costs of utilizing locally mined coal to fuel small station cogenerating plants exceeds expected benefits, it would be possible to alter the scope of the study in such a way so as to enhance its ultimate value to APA and the state. Should it be determiend that to be cost effective, a minimum sized cogenerating facility is required, such data would be important in estab- lishing target areas for subsequent coal exploration efforts. The above has been developed herein as our proposed Alternative B (see WORK PLAN). SECTION B: MINING INDUSTRY CAPABILITIES DAMES & MOORE INTRODUCTION Dames & Moore has served as a consultant to the mining industry since 1938. Initially, only civil engineering services were provided, but over the years the firm's capabilities were expanded to include a wide range of geological, environmental, and mining engineering professional services. In the middle and late 1970's, the firm acquired a staff of geologists and mining engineers with industry experience in coal and lignite. Consequently, the company now has a considerable body of experience in these fields. Over 50 geologists, mining engineers, and mineral economists are now available to work on these projects. The capabilities and experience of Dames & Moore's personnel comprise both prior work with exploration and mining companies, and subsequent consulting work with the firm. Clients have various motives for asking Dames & Moore to perform consulting work in coal and lignite. Some of these reasons are as follows: e Client lacks technical capability to perform work, e Client has in-house expertise but desires outside opinion before committing funds, or e Potential customer or bank providing loan desires third party opinion from competent firm. CONSULTING SERVICES IN COAL AND LIGNITE Dames & Moore has the capability to perform the following tasks in the areas of coal and lignite: e Geological field reconnaissance (mapping, sampling, etc.) of prospective coal and lignite properties; e Geologic and reserve audits: objective and detailed reviews of the quality of the data base, prior interpretation of specific deposits, and reserve calculations; e Detailed subsurface investigations (including supervision of drilling programs) to explore for and prove out reserves; e Geological interpretation of surface and subsurface data preparatory to mine planning; e@ Detailed independent coal and lignite reserve calculations; e Evaluation of mining methods and sizing of operations; e Mine layout, plant design, and equipment selection; ® Economic analyses including necessary capital investment, operating costs, projected cash flow, net present value, and return on invest- ment; . Market analyses, supply-demand and transportation analyses studies; and e Baseline environmental studies and interpretations for state and federal mine permit application requirements. Many of our clients prefer to make their own geological studies and control their own exploration programs. In these cases, the client's data are used to calculate ore reserves and to make the other required studies and analyses. Dames & Moore, however, is capable of conducting studies on coal and lignite properties from the exploration stage onward. (For additional information concerning Dames & Moore experience in the mining industry, please refer to Appendix.A of this proposal.) Dames & Moore has evaluated mineral properties belonging to Resource Associates of Alaska (RAA) for a major utility. Therefore, we are familiar with the quality of their work and of their professional staff. Mr. Mike Donnelly, RAA's Vice President and Manager of Energy Program Developments, Western United States, is a former employee of Dames & Moore. Mr. Lewis Manwaring and Dames & Moore have worked together successfully on a variety of proposals and coal feasibility projects. Given our past experience with these two organizations, we have every reason to be confident taht this team will continue to work successfully together and will provide APA with an effort and report of the highest caliber. SECTION C: EXPERIENCE Dames & Moore is a multidisciplinary firm whose experience in earth science, engineering, economics, and ecology spans the past four decades. To serve its clients, Dames & Moore maintains more than 40 offices throughout the world. The company's Alaska operation began in 1970 in Anchorage and was subsequently extended to Fairbanks, Homer, and Valdez as projects demanded. To date, Dames & Moore has concluded more than 1000 Alaska-based projects involving virtually every scientific discipline represented by the firm's professional staff. Dames & Moore has conducted more than 200 coal studies of the type required, on a worldwide basis. Three recently completed projects of a similar nature that represent our experience are: Project 1 Project Name: Sabine River Authority of Texas Date of Completion: Testimony Continuing Location of Project: Quitman, Texas Contract Cost: >$300 ,000 Client: Sabine River Authority of Texas Mr. W. C. Swearingen - Project Manager (214) 878-2262 Description of The project involved delineation of lignite reserves Project Scope: underlying more than 30,000 acres within the Lake Fork Reservoir. Over 300 holes were drilled and cored, the quality of the seams was determined, and the seams were correlated and reserves calculated by depth and strip- ping ratio. Mineable reserves were calculated to determine optimum recoveries by various mining methods including dragline, truck and shovel, and bucket-wheel Key Members of Project Team: Project Name: Date of Completion: Location of Project: Contract Cost: Client: Description of Project Scope: Key Members of Project Team: excavator. Market and maximum sales prices were determined and transportation systems analyzed. Capital and operating costs were calculated and the net-present value of the reserves was then determined. B. J. Guarnera, J. F. Abshier, B. G. Randolph, S. M. Keller, J. D. Lewis Project 2 Determination of coal reserves January 1980 Northwest Colorado, Southwest Wyoming, Northern New Mexico, and Utah >$2,300,000 United States Geological Survey Mr. James Peterson - Now with U.S. Water & Power Resources Services (303) 234-4157 The projects consisted of compiling information on coal deposits on federal lands for potential leasing. Outcrops, mines, and well information were plotted on topographic maps. Isopachs were constructed and re- serves by various depths calculated. The information gained is being published as a series of open file reports. B. G. Randolph, P. C. Mosch, D. L. Hinrichs, R. D. Bartlett 10 Project 3 Project Name: Determination of Coal Reserves and Economics Date of Completion: 1977 Location of Project: Tennessee Contract Cost: >$750,000 Client: R.L. Burns Corporation Mr. Thomas H. Cole - Now with UCO, Inc. (303) 837-0465 Description of A tract of over 100,000 acres was drilled and cored to Project Scope: determine the presence or absence of coal seams. Seams were correlated, isopachs constructed, and reserves calculated. Overall economic feasibility of the prop- erty was determined. Key Members of D. J. Steele, C. M. McCulloch, F. Erdman Project Team: While the above three coal-related projects recently completed are representative of Dames & Moore's project-specific experience, other signi- ficant projects similar to that requested by the Alaska Power Authority are given in Appendix A. 11 SECTION D: GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE The company's Alaska operation began in ‘1970 in Anchorage, was subse- quently extended to Fairbanks, Homer, and Valdez as projects demanded. To date, Dames & Moore has concluded more than 1000 Alaska-based projects involving virtually every scientific discipline represented by the firm's professional staff. Selected reference projects follow. Resource Associates of Alaska, an Alaska corporation since 1970, is a minerals exploration and development firm that has conducted numerous field recconnaissance programs in northwest Alaska and the Seward Peninsula as exemplified in the following pages. 12 PROJECT LOCATION Project: Review of the Effectiveness of Natural Resource Protection During Petroleum Development on Lands in Alaska Date: In Progress Client: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Contact: Kent Wohl, U.S.F.W.S. Anchorage The purpose of the study is to analyze resource protection procedures in the context of past, present, and future petroleum development activities within Alaska. Prior developments, as in the National Petroleum Reserve and Kenai Moose Range areas, are being examined. Administrative procedures, especially in regard to interagency communications, are also being analyzed. Scenarios representing future developments are being formulated as an aid in determining what kinds of regulations will be most appropriate and effective. The ultimate product of the study will be a statement of recommended procedures, regula- tions, and stipulations that can be applied to future petroleum development projects and can be used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a guideline in carrying out their regulatory functions. PROJECT LOCATION Project: Water Quality Data at Selected Active Placer Mines in Alaska Location: Interior and Western Alaska Date: 1976 Client: Calspan Corporation Owner: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Dames & Moore conducted a water quality survey designed to document receiving stream quality below different types of placer mining operations, including cat and front-end loader, dredge, dragline, and hydraulic giant loaded sluice boxes. Mining operations with and without settling ponds were surveyed to determine the effectiveness of such ponds. Mines, ranging from 1 to 10-man operations, were visited in the Fairbanks, Circle, Livengood, Manley, and Nome mining districts. Additionally, effects of recreational mining activities were measured in the Fairbanks mining district. Recreational mining consisted of panning, rockers, small suction dredges, and a small shovel-loaded sluice box. Because the emphasis of the survey was related to the effectiveness of settling ponds, suspended and settleable solids as well as turbidity were measured. This emphasis was a manifestation of both federal and state regulatory agency requirements. General water quality characteristics were also measured, including dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, and temperature. PROJECT LOCATION Project: | Meteorological Monitoring for Proposed Lead/Zinc Mine Location: DeLong Mountains, Northwestern ow; Alaska ue Date: 1979 oe a X Client: GCO Minerals Company, Anchorage = Contact: Mr. Joe Britton The purpose of this study was to perform a site evaluation by topographical and aerial map analysis, and by on-site visit. In addition, we determined the best sensor locations with respect to potential mine facilities and computer modeling requirements. The program involved the selection, ordering, calibration, and installation of meteorological instrumentation. Due to remoteness of site, Dames & Moore selected a digital data acquisition system that transmitted data every 3 hours, or on dial-up demas, via GOES satellite and NOAA data circuits. Actual data monitoring entailed calculating hourly averages of wind speed, direction, wind direction fluctuation, and air temperature. Selected References of RAA work in or near the Seward Peninsula- NANA Region R.A.A., 1973, Mineral Resource Evaluation in the Calista Region. Field Evaluation of selected area in the Calista Region. R.A.A., 1973, Potential Resources within village withdrawals of the NANA Region. A Literature Evaluation of Mineral Potential for the NANA Region. R.A.A., 1974, Land and Mineral Resource Evaluation, Calista Corporation. Field Evaluation of the Mineral Resources in the Calista Region. R.A.A., 1975, Mineral Evaluation Program, Ambler River District, Alaska. Field Evaluation of Mineral Deposits on lands within the NANA Region. R.A.A., 1975, Alaska Uranium Reconnaissance Program. Field Evaluation of Uranium Potential in the Seward Penin- sula and portions of the NANA Region. R.A.A., 1975, Solomon I Project, Reconnaissance Mineral Exploration, Southwestern Seward Peninsula, Alaska. Field Evaluation of selected mineral occurrences. R.A.A., 1976, Reconnaissance Uranium Exploration in Alaska. Field Evaluation of portion of the Seward Peninsula and NANA Region. R.A.A., 1976, Final report of Geological and Geochemical investigation conducted by JV Recon during 1976 on behalf of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Field Evaluation of certain areas in the NANA Region. R.A.A., 1976, WCC Project, Brook Range, Alaska. Field Evaluation of Mineral Potential of the Central Brooks Range. R.A-A., 1977, Assessment Work, 1977-1978 on Bear Creek Mining Co. prop- erties, Ambler District, Alaska. Field Evaluation of specific mineral deposits in the NANA Region. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. R.A-A., R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A. R.A-A., 1977, 1977, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1979, 1979, Alaska Uranium Project. Field Evaluation of specific mineral occurrences on the Seward Peninsula. WCC Project, Brooks Range, Alaska. Field Evaluation of the Mineral Potential in the Central Brooks Range. Reconnaissance on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In-house Field Reconnaissance of selected areas on the Seward Peninsula. Volume III, HSP-1978. Field Evaluation of selected areas within the Seward Peninsula and NANA Regions, Alaska. Central Alaska Uranium-Tin-Tungsten Program. Field Evaluation of selected areas on the Seward Peninsula. BM Claim Block, Seward Peninsula, Alaska. Field Evaluation of Uranium claims on the Seward Peninsula. Christian Creek, Tungsten-Massive Sulfide Prospect. Field Evaluation of a mineral occurrence on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Selected References of R.A.A. Coal Evaluation Program on Rotary Drilling Programs in Alaska. R.A.A. R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A., R.A.A., 1972, Snoopy Drilling. Rotary drilling of a copper property. 1973, Taurus. Rotary drilling of a copper property. 1974, Field Exploration, Nenana Coal Field. Uranium reconnaissance in the Nenana Coal Field that in- cluded limited coal resource evaluation. 1974, Taurus-Bluff-Option, Geology and drilling. Rotary drilling of a copper property. 1974, Coal Resource Evaluation of the Northern Alaska Range Coal Basin. 1974, Evaluations and Recommendations, Northern Alaska Uranium Drilling Project. Rotary drilling program in the Healy Coal Basin. 1975, Preliminary Report, Drilling results from 1975, Upper Chistochina River area properties. Churn and rotary drilling program on a placer gold deposit. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Selected References on RAA Coal Projects in Lower 48. Alabama lignite exploration, Eastern Province, Appalachin Region. Arkansas lignite exploration, Interior Province, Western Region. Belle Fourche Coal. Mine Hydrologic study, Powder River Basin, Wyoming, Northern Plains Province, Powder River Region. Gulf Resources - Coal and Water Study, Gulf Province, Texas Region. Illinois Basin Coal Investigations, Interior Province, Eastern Region. Northwest Colorado Coal Investigation Colorado, Rocky Mountain Province, Uinta Region. Powder River Coal Basin Coal Investigation. Rook Cliffs Coal Field Investigation, Uinta Basin, Utah. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. SECTION E: PROJECT MANAGER The project would be managed by Peter T. Hanley, a Dames & Moore Senior Project Manager and geologist who has been on staff in Anchorage for the past seven years. During that time, Mr. Hanley has been financially and technically responsible for a variety of studies comprising geologic, eco- nomic, and ecologic disciplines, including the following: e Petroleum technology and economic assessment of four western Alaska OCS lease sales, ° Environmental assessment of coal leases in the Beluga coal field, Cook Inlet, with responsiblity for surficial geologic mapping and geohazards assessment, and e Geologic and terrain mapping of pipeline routes in the Cook Inlet, MacKenzie Valley and Yukon Territory 20 SECTION F: PROJECT TEAM DAMES & MOORE Dames & Moore recognizes that a project of this complexity requires highly qualified professionals with experience in all aspects of coal geology and evaluation. We propose, therefore, to staff this project with a team of geologists, mining engineers, minerals and energy economists, and coal preparation personnel who possess such experience. Resumes of these pro- fessionals are included as Appendix A. The proposed project organization for, and key personnel to be used in conducting, each alternative are presented in Figures 2 and 3. ECONOMIC AND EXPLORATION GEOLOGISTS R. M. Allender, Jr. - Specializes in field exploration of coal. He has been involved on several drilling and mapping projects while with Dames & Moore in Colorado, California, and Florida. B. J. Guarnera - Specializes in economic evaluations and explora- tion. He has managed and directed exploration programs for coal and lignite in the U.S. and foreign countries. Prior to joining Dames & Moore, he directed a major oi] company's coal exploration program. D. R. Hinrichs - Specializes in management of field exploration programs. He has managed drilling programs for coal and phosphate deposits. He has also managed large mapping projects and property evaluations. S. M. Keller - Is currently Principal Investigator on an evalua- tion program in the Beluga coal field. He has also acted as manager of a major lignite evaluation project in Texas and directed coal and uranium exploration projects throughout the western U.S. 21 aA ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY DAMES & MOORE PROJECT MANAGER «Peter T. Hanley PHASE 1 [ PHASE 2 . PHASE 3 PHASE MANAGER PHASE MANAGER PHASE MANAGER PHASE MANAGERS ¢ P.T. Hanley ¢ J.D. Lewis ¢ J.D. Lewis ¢ RL. Brittain ¢R.T. Mott PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS INVESTIGATORS MINING SOCIO-STRATEGIC & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS « R.M. Allender, Jr. ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ¢ B.J. Guarnera * C.A. Simon ¢ F.D. Haines « D.R. Hinrichs * DJ. Steele ¢ DJ. Kroft ¢ S.M Keller ° JM. Stoddard * C.E. Mann ¢ RM. Allender, Jr. * B.J. Guarnera * S.M. Keller * BJ. Guarnera * S.M. Keller ¢ J.D. Lewis COAL SYSTEMS, INC. CORPORATE MANAGER L.G. Manwaring RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA INC. CORPORATE MANAGER L.E. HEINER PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS * as required PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS * ER. Chipp * B.L. Hoffman et al. Figure 2 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ALTERNATIVE A €2 ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY DAMES & MOORE PROJECT MANAGER «Peter T. Hanley | [- PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASES 3 THROUGH 6 PHASE 7 PHASE MANAGER PHASE MANAGER PHASE MANAGER PHASE MANAGERS ¢ P.T. Hanley ¢ RT. Mott ¢ J.D. Lewis ¢ RL. Brittain ¢R.T. Mott PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS INVESTIGATORS INVESTIGATORS INVESTIGATORS MINING SOCIO-STRATEGIC & + BUG * F.D. Haines * RM. Allender, Jr. ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS : SMiKel * DJ. Kroft * B.J. Guarnera * CA. Simon * FD. Haines IDL ener * C.E. Mann * D.R. Hinrichs * DJ. Steele * DJ. Kroft WD. Lewis ¢ JM. Stoddard * S.M Keller * JIM. Stoddard * C.E. Mann RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA INC. CORPORATE MANAGER L.E. HEINER PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS * E.R. Chipp * B.L. Hoffman et al. Figure 3 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ALTERNATIVE B COAL SYSTEMS, INC. CORPORATE MANAGER L.G. Manwaring PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS * as required e J.D. Lewis - Has directed field exploration projects for coal in the western U.S. and Canada. He has also been involved in reserve and property evaluations for several surface and underground coal properties. MINING ENGINEERS e R.L. Brittain - Specializes in mining evaluations. He has acted as Principal-in-Charge of major mining projects including coal, uranium and other commodities. Prior to joining Dames & Moore, he was Vice President in charge of mining operations for American Zinc Company and Atlas Corporation. e C. A. Simon - Has just completed acting as Project Manager for a study of the feasibility of developing a property in the Beluga coal field. He specializes in surface mine design and systems, equipment selection, and economic analysis. e D. Jd. Steele - Specializes in the design and layout of under- ground coal mines, both room and pillar and longwall. He has over 25 years of worldwide experience, much of which involves underground coal mining. Prior to joining Dames & Moore, he held managerial positions with the National Coal Board in the United Kingdom. @e J. M. Stoddard - Specializes in surface coal mine planning and feasibility. He has experience with coal deposits through- out the world. Recently he worked on an evaluation of a deposit in the Beluga coal field. He also has experience on other mineral commodities. 24 MINERALS AND ENERGY ECONOMISTS e F. D. Haines - Specializes in utility forecasting and planning. Prior to joining Dames & Moore, he was chief of the Power Supply Planning Branch of the U.S. Department of Energy. e D. d. Kroft - Specializes in geopolitical and strategic analysis of mineral utilization. He has been involved in several projects related to coal marketing and the determination of transpor- tation costs for coal and other energy minerals. e C. E. Mann - Specializes in determining and forecasting markets for coal. He has been assisting coal producers in locating purchasers for coal produced. He is co-author of a publi- cation entitled Coal and Profitability. e R. T. Mott - Specializes in energy and transportation economics. He has been involved in numerous projects involving the determination of costs of transporting coal from mines to specific markets. His experience is both domestic and foreign. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. (RAA) is a minerals exploration and development company, highly qualified, and experienced in conducting grass- roots exploration programs, particularly in Alaska, where the logistical problems encountered in remote-site Arctic terrain call for such specialized experience. RAA personnel are highly qualified to assist Dames & Moore in the exploration for, and evaluation of, coal resources in northwest Alaska. In the conduct of this research, it is anticipated that the following RAA professionals would be utilized: 25 ECONOMIC AND EXPLORATION GEOLOGISTS e@ —£. R. Chipp - Has been responsible for the discovery of many new geological concepts, mineral districts, and individual deposits in Alaska. He has been a principal investigator of the coal deposits of northwest Alaska. e LL. E. Heiner - Has major experience in the exploration for, and evaluation, of Alaska mineral deposits. He has played an important role in the design and execution of major exploration programs in Alaska for a variety of energy and solid minerals. e 6B. L. Hoffman - Has experience in the conduct of many exploration programs in Alaska for both metallic and non-metallic-energy minerals. He has been involved in a major study of the Tertiary sediments of Alaska. COAL SYSTEMS, INC. Coal Systems, Inc. provides not only extensive experience in the evalua- tion and development of coal properties, but also in the design and operation of coal preparation facilities. COAL_PREPARATION @ L. G. Manwaring - Specializes in the design and operation of coal preparation plants. He is President of Coal Systems, Inc., a firm with worldwide experience in coal preparation. He is currently involved in projects to determine the feasibility of upgrading low-quality coals. Prior to.forming Coal Systems, Inc., he was in charge of coal preparation operations for Bethlehem Steel Corporation. 26 SECTION G: WORK PLAN AND BUDGET ESTIMATE INTRODUCTION As referred to under the heading PROJECT CONCEPT, it is proposed to offer the Alaska Power Authority (APA) an alternative to the scope of work outlined in the RFP. For the sake of convenience, the study that specifi- cally addresses the scope of services in the order presented in the RFP is referred to as Alternative A. Alternative B is a modification to the scope of services requested by APA. In summary: Alternative A: Conforms with the specific requirements of the RFP. Alternative B: Following the completion of Phase 1 (compilation of existing data and the conduct of a limited field recon- naissance program) the socio-strategic and economic factors affecting coal utilization would be examined. Based on the results of the initial feasibility analy- sis, subsequent phases would be developed. Assuming that the feasibility analysis serves to justify coal utilization, Dames & Moore would develop additional phases appropriate to the scope of services requested by ‘the APA. These phases are scheduled to relate the tasks to the seasons and take into account the knowledge which we have of the study area. These phases are outlined in the discussion of this alternative. ALTERNATIVE A Requirements : e Conforms with the specific requirements of the RFP. 27 Phase 1: Compile existing data on the coal resources of northwest Alaska; conduct field reconnaissance of the coal resources therein identified and plan a field program. Discussion: As indicated in the original scope of work, Dames & Moore would first obtain and evaluate data on the coal resources of northwest Alaska. For the purposes of this study, the geographic limits to the coal resources under consideration will be as indicated on Figure 1. It is understood by Dames & Moore that the actual field conduct of this investi- gation must be restricted to coal deposits occurring on state, federal, and, when permission is obtained, native lands. This is not to say, however, that the geology and coal potential of lands adjacent to these "open" areas will not be considered, to the extent practically possible, in this evaluation. The primary sources of information for this phase would include, but not be limited to, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys, the University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory, and the files of Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. (RAA) and the NANA Regional Corporation and its villages. “(Please refer to Appendix A for detailed discussion of RAA data resources. For a synopsis of the geology of the study area please refer to Appendix B.) To the extent that it is publicly available, data from companies that have investigated these coal resources also will be evaluated. A limited field reconnaissance would be conducted if necessary to supplement our current knowledge. This could take up to 14 days, but depends on the ultimate value of the literature including the proprietary files of our subcontractor, RAA. As stipulated in the original RFP issued by the APA, a brief report would complete Phase 1. As presently envisioned, this report would consist of two parts, the first of which would: 28 e Discuss the extent and value of the publicly available literature on the coal resources of the study area. Where serious deficiencies exist in data coverage, they would be noted and discussed -- particularly with respect as to how these gaps could be filled. e Discuss the geologic and geographic setting of the coal resources in the study area. To augment this discussion, maps would be developed based on available data showing the location and geology of the coal resources. e Report on the observations made during the field tour of selected coal occurrences. The second half of the report would be restricted to a presentation and discussion of recommendations for future work given the findings of the Phase 1 study. By doing this, the client will be able to assess the appropri- ateness of, and/or need for, additional work beyond that outlined in the subsequent phases. This phase, including report writing and preparation would be completed in three months. Phase 2: Conduct field investigations, map coal bearing units, sample accessible coal beds, analyze the quality of the coals and the character of the rock units to establish environments of deposition, and determine to the extent possible the areas that are likely to contain coal-bearing units. Discussion: The specific manner in which, and extent to which, the tasks outlined in Phase 2 will be conducted will in large part be contingent upon the results of, and recommendations developed in, Phase 1. Dames & Moore realizes that it is possible that given the outcome of any particular phase, it may be in the best interests of the client to recommend that changes be made in the scope of subsequent work. 29 In Phase 2 of this study, the Tertiary and Cretaceous coal resources in the study area will be explored. The potential coal-bearing units are likely to include Tertiary sediments containing coal of lignitic to possibly sub- bituminous grade, and Late Cretaceaus sediments containing bituminous to subbituminous grade coals (see Appendix B and Figure 1). The Tertiary sediments are fairly well known by Dames & Moore and RAA. Therefore, if appropriate, this phase would include sampling specific known occurances of coal. Because the Late Cretaceous sediments are less well known, this phase would include a very brief mapping program of potential Late Cretaceous areas accompanied, where appropriate, by sampling of coal outcrops to obtain proximate analyses. Upon completion of this phase, a report would be prepared which would include not only a compilation and discussion of all geological data and sample analyses, maps and cross-sections, but also recommendations for a Phase 3 drilling program. This phase, including report writing and preparation, would be completed in 8 months. Phase 3: Conduct a core-drilling program to determine reserves, depths, thicknesses and mineability of coal beds, construct isopach maps and cross-sections showing the position of coal beds, calculate reserves, and develop mining and transportation plans. Discussion: Based upon the recommendations made in the Phase 2 report, and given the concurrence of APA, a core-drilling program would be carried out to determine reserves, depths, thicknesses and mineability of coal beds. Geophysical surveys would be carried out to facilitate structural interpre- tation and stratigraphic correlations. 30 Isopach maps and cross sections would be constructed to show the thickness, depth and orientation of the coal beds and general geological structure. Core samples of the coal seams would be analyzed. Coal reserves would be calculated according to the three general cate- gories as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey (please refer to Appendix C). It should be mentioned here that lignitic coals in some areas are lenticular in shape and may require a much smaller hole spacing to satisfactorily estimate the reserves. This factor, there- fore, will have a significant bearing on the conduct of the drilling program. A preliminary mining and transportation study would be carried out in this phase including an estimate of mine-mouth costs. The Phase 3 report would include a description and discussion of the geological settings, drill-hole logs, coal analyses, coal reserve estimates, and preliminary mining and transportation plans. Should additional drilling and/or exploratory work be deemed necessary by Dames & Moore to prove-out . newly discovered coal resources, recommendations concerning such a program would be made. Phase 4: Assess the feasibility of mining the coal, transporting it, developing appropriate treatment facilities, and converting the coal energy to useful forms of heat and power. Discussion: Should the coal reserves/resources delineated in the previous phases of this study appear to have any possible economic potential, Dames & Moore would commence a study to assess the feasibility of utilizing the coal to fuel small station cogenerating plants. To determine the feasibility of, and costs likely to be experienced in: 31 e Mining and processing selected reserves of coal in specific loca- tions in northwest Alaska, and e Transporting the coal to cogenerating facilities (for example, by conveyors or long haul methods) Dames & Moore minerals and energy economists and mining and process engineers would: e Develop criteria with regard to power plant fuel requirements from a quality (Btu) and quantity (annual ton coal consumption) standpoint. e Select those fields which, based on the previous exploration pro- gram, meet these criteria. e Develop plans indicating the mining and processing methods most suitable to exploitation of the selected areas. e Develop alternative transportation systems to move the coal from the mine site to distant points of consumption. e Determine a range of costs based upon a mix of mining, processing, and transportation methods deemed appropriate for each deposit/site "and output capacity. e Evaluate the socio-strategic benefits and associated externalities (for example, increased employment, decreased dependency on oil, etc.) which could possibly be derived from developing the deposits identified. e Assess and compare the costs and benefits to be derived from either developing or leaving unexploited the deposits in question. 32 As stipulated by the APA, a feasibility report would be prepared upon completion of this phase. ALTERNATIVE B Requirements - Justification for Alternative: Dames & Moore believes that the scope of the study requested by APA and discussed in its RFP is well conceived. However, we believe that through a reordering and restructuring of the work outlined in the four phases, the APA could obtain a study more responsive to the immediate needs of the agency. To provide the APA with this alternative, Dames & Moore proposes the following reordering, and to a limited extent, restructuring of Phases 1 through 4. Phase 1 (Late Summer 1980): Compile and analyze the existing data on the coal resources of northwest Alaska; conduct a limited field reconnaissance of both the coal resources therein identified and the communities proximate to these resources. Discussion: As indicated in the original scope of work, Dames & Moore would first obtain and evaluate data on the coal resources of northwest Alaska. For the purposes of this study, the geographic limits to the coal resources under consideration will be as indicated on Figure 1. The primary sources of information for this phase would include, but not be limited to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys, the University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory, and the files of Resource Associates of Alaska and the NANA Regional Corporation and its villages. (Please refer to Appendix A for a detailed discussion of Resource Associates of Alaska data resources. For a synopsis of the geology study area, please refer to Appendix B.) To the extent that it is publicly available, data from companies which have investigated these coal resources also will be evaluated. 33 To verify the accuracy of information obtained from these sources, Dames & Moore would investigate selected coal occurrences through an extremely restricted field reconnaissance program. The purpose of the reconnaissance would be to field-verify information obtained through the literature search and interviews as well as to conduct further interviews at villages. This data would ultimately provide us with some geologic and geographic basis for the Phase 2 feasibility evaluation. Reconnaissance beyond the peripheries of the relevant villages should not be expected nor should sampling of exposed coal beds. This is not to say that reconnaissance, even sampling, would not be conducted, weather permitting, within a reason- able distance of the village. As stipulated in the original RFP issued by the APA, a brief report summarizing the results of this first phase investigation would be prepared. As discussed previously in Alternative A, this report would consist of two parts, the first of which would present and discuss the results obtained through a review of, and information gaps in, the literature, the second of which would present and discuss the recommendations based on the Phase 1 research. Phase 2 (Autumn 1980): Based on the data obtained during Phase 1, assess the feasibility of mining and transporting the coal, and developing appropriate treatment facilities which would enable it to be converted to useful forms of heat and power. Discussion: Dames & Moore believes that prior to initiating a large- scale field investigation similar to that outlined in Phases 2 and 3 of the original RFP issued by the APA, it would be far more cost-effective to conduct a preliminary economic analysis of coal development and utilization. By doing this, it would be possible to determine early in the study whether the conclusions reported by Robert W. Retherford Associates in its assess- ment of power generation alternatives for Kotzebue are equally applicable to other villages in northwest Alaska. Should an initial, cursory economic analysis indicate that the costs of utilizing locally mined coal to fuel 34 small cogenerating plants exceed expected benefits, it would be possible to alter the scope of the study in such a way so as to enhance its ultimate value to the client. Should it be determined that to be cost-effective, a minimum sized cogenerating facility is required, such data would be important in establishing target areas for subsequent coal exploration efforts. In conducting the preliminary cost-benefit study just described, Dames & Moore's minerals and energy economists and mining and process engineers would assess the costs likely to be experienced in: e The exploration for, and development of, coal resources, e The construction of power generating and required mine facilities, e Mining and processing the coal reserves outlined in specific locations, and e Transporting the coal to distant cogenerating facilities. Once established, these costs would be compared not only to those obtained by Robert W. Retherford Associates, but also to those presently, and likely in the future to be, experienced in the production of power and, where applicable, heat by oil and gas. It is possible that the socio-strategic benefits and associated positive externalities (for example, increased employment, decreased dependence on oil, protection from escalating fuel costs, increased power reliability/ availability, etc.) derived from coal utilization could be sufficiently great as to overshadow any apparent economic liabilities associated with its use. Consequently, Dames & Moore proposes to determine and to evaluate the socio- strategic impacts which would accompany the mining and burning of coal. At this same time, Dames & Moore proposes to assess the likely socio- strategic and economic impacts due to continued reeliance on oil and gas -- 35 that is, maintenance of an as-is scenario into the future. By comparing the magnitude and associated benefits or liabilities inherent in taking either action in a specific community or group of villages, it will be possible to fully assess the total cost of coal development and the potential feasibility thereof. To summarize, by performing the following tasks, Dames & Moore will provide to the APA a determination as to the feasibility of exploiting the coal resources of northwest Alaska: e Develop criteria with regard to power plant fuel requirements from a quality (Btu) and quantity (annual ton coal consumption) stand- point. @ Select those fields which, based on the data available, meet these criteria. e Develop preliminary plans indicating the mining and processing methods most suitable to exploitation of the selected areas. @ Develop alternative transportation systems to’move the coal from the mine site to distant points of consumption. e Determine a range of costs based upon a mix of mining, processing, and transportation methods deemed appropriate for each deposit site and output capacity. e Evaluate the socio-strategic benefits and associated externalities (for example, increased employment, decreased dependency on oil, etc.) which could possibly be derived from developing the deposits identified. e Assess and compare the costs and benefits to be derived from either developing or leaving unexploited the deposits in question. 36 The results obtained through the conduct of the Phase 2 investigation would be presented in a written report. This report would also discuss recommendations for work in the following phases. Assuming that the results of the Phase 2 study are positive and favor utilization of village-specific or regional coal resources, conduct a detailed field investigation and sampling program of the coal deposit(s) determined from an economic and socio-strategic standpoint to be most amen- able to development. Phases 3 - 7: Determination of the extent of coal resources by mapping and drilling and the feasibility of mining and utilizing said coal resources. Phase 3 (Summer 1981): A field mapping and sampling program would be carried out in areas thought to contain Tertiary and Late Cretaceous coals (please refer to Figure 1). Based on this field work, a reconnais- sance-drilling program would be prepared. Phase 4 (Winter 1981-82): A reconnaissance-drilling program would be carried out on potential coal areas established by field-mapping during Phase 5. Upon completion of this work, a report would be prepared. Phase 5 (Summer 1982): An interpretation of the Phase 4 reconnaissance- drilling program would be carried out. A report of this work would be prepared upon its completion. Phase 6 (Winter 1982-83): A drilling and geophysical program sufficient to calculate the coal reserves would be carried out on coal areas established by reconnaissance-drilling conducted during Phase 4 and interpreted during Phase 5. A report would be prepared upon its completion. 37 Phase 7 (Summer 1983): An interpretation of the Phase 6 drilling and geo- physical program would be carried out. Assess the feasibility of mining the coal, transporting it, developing appropriate treatment facilities, and converting the coal energy to useful forms of heat and power. Discussion: Should the coal reserves/resources delineated in the previous phases of this study appear to have any possible economic potential, Dames & Moore would commence a study to assess the feasibility of utilizing the coal to fuel small station cogenerating plants. To determine the feasibility of, and costs likely to be experienced in: @ Mining and processing selected reserves of coal in specific loca- tions in northwest Alaska, and e Transporting the coal to cogenerating facilities (for example, by conveyors or long haul methods). Dames & Moore minerals and energy economists and mining and process engineers in light of the Phase 2 analysis results would: @ Reexamine the criteria developed in Phase 2 with regard to power ' plant fuel requirements from a quality (Btu) and quantity (annual ton coal consumption) standpoint. e Select those fields which, based on the previous exploration program, meet these criteria. e Develop plans indicating the mining and processing methods most suitable to exploitation of the selected areas. @ Develop alternative transportation systems to move the coal from the mine site to distant points of consumption. 38 e Determine a definite range of costs based upon a mix of mining, processing, and transportation methods deemed appropriate for each deposit/site and output capacity. @ Re-evaluate the socio-strategic benefits and associated externalities (for example, increased employment, decreased dependency on oil, etc.) determined in Phase 2 which could possibly be derived from developing the deposits identified. e Assess and compare the costs and benefits to be derived from either developing or leaving unexploited the deposits in question. As stipulated by the APA, a feasibility report would be prepared upon com- pletion of this phase. 39 BUDGET ESTIMATE The RFP states that the initial contract will cover only the first two phases of a multi-phase study. Dames & Moore's budget estimate, however, covers only Phase 1 of Alternative A and Phases 1 and 2 of Alternative B, although general cost estimates are provided for subsequent phases. The extent of subsequent drilling and other geologic, mining engineering and socio-economic investi- gations would depend upon the findings obtained through the first two phases. Dames & Moore's budget estimates are as follows: ALTERNATIVE A PHASE 1 Compile existing data on coal resources of study area, including pro- prietary data of Resource Associates of Alaska, conduct field reconnaissance as described in Work Plan, plan field mapping and sampling program for Phase 2, and prepare report. Dames & Moore $ 50,000 Resource Associates of Alaska 200,000 TOTAL ESTIMATE $250,000 PHASE 2 Approximately three months' field investigation program using full-time helicopter support for three geologists and support crew. Includes pre- season planning, logistics, and data preparation, plus post-season data compilation and report preparation, with maps of coal bearing units, sample analyses, and a proposed core drilling program. Estimated Cost $1,750,000 40 PHASE 3 Winter development drilling program including 20,000 to 50,000 feet rotary hole with core sampling and analysis, plus engineering data compil- ation and report preparation. Estimated Cost $6,000,000 - $9,000,000 PHASE 4 Feasibility assessment of mining, transportation, treatment, and con- version of coal to useful energy, and report preparation. Estimated Cost $180 ,000 ALTERNATIVE B PHASE 1 Compile and analyze existing data on coal resources of study area, including synthesis of proprietary data of Resource Associates of Alaska, conduct limited reconnaissance as described in Work Plan, and prepare report on findings, including recommendations on the conduct of Phase 2. Dames & Moore $ 50,000 Resource Associates of Alaska 80,000 | TOTAL ESTIMATE $130,000 PHASE 2 Based on data obtained during Phase 1, assess the feasibility of mining and transporting the coal, and developing treatment facilities that would enable it to be converted to useful energy for the villages in the study area, as discussed in the Work Plan. DAMES & MOORE TOTAL ESTIMATE $115,000 4) PHASE 3 Conduct field mapping and sampling program in areas thought to contain Tertiary and Late Cretaceous coals. Based on this field work, a reconnais- sance-drilling program would be prepared. Estimated Cost $1,750,000 PHASE 4 Conduct reconnaissance-drilling program in potential coal areas estab- lished by field-mapping during Phase 3. Upon completion of this work, a report would be prepared. Estimated Cost $3,000,000 PHASE 5 Conduct an interpretation of the Phase 4 reconnaissance-drilling pro- gram results. A report of this work would be prepared upon its completion. Estimated Cost $50,000 PHASE 6 Conduct a drilling and geophysical program sufficient to calculate the coal reserves in areas established by reconnaissance-drilling conducted during Phase 4 and interpreted during Phase 5. A report would be prepared upon its completion. Estimated Cost $6,000,000 - $9,000,000 42 PHASE 7 Assess the feasibility of mining the coal, transporting it, developing appropriate treatment facilities, and converting the coal energy to useful forms of heat and power. Estimated Cost $200,000 43 Pep DAMES & MOORE NORTHWEST ALASKA COAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT BUDGET ESTIMATE BREAK-DOWN Alternative A - Phase 1 Resource Associates Dames & Moore of Alaska Total ($) ($) ($) Compilation of Existing Data on Coal Resources 21,000 14,000 35,000 Review by Resource Associates of Alaska Proprietory In-House Data 3,400 66,000 69,400 Conduct Limited Field Reconnaissance 17,600 91,000 108 ,600 Plan Field Mapping and Sampling Program 3,400 23,500 26,900 Prepare Report 4,600 5,500 10,100 Total Phase 1 50,000 200,000 250,000 DAMES & MOORE NORTHWEST ALASKA COAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT BUDGET ESTIMATE BREAK-DOWN 43b Alternative B - Phase 1 Resource Associates Dames & Moore of Alaska Total ($) ($) ($) Compilation of Existing Data on Coal Resources 21,000 14,000 35,000 Review by Resource Associates of Alaska Proprietory In-House Data 3,400 66,000 69,400 Invitation of Selected Coal Resources Through Limited Field Reconnaissance 21,000 -- 21,000 Prepare Report 4,600 -- 4,600 50,000 80,000 130,000 Alternative B - Phase 2 Develop Criteria with Regard to Power Plant Full Requirement 20,000 -- 20,000 Select Coal Fields 10,000 -- 10,000 Develop Preliminary Plans In- dicating Mining and Processing Methods Most Suitable to Ex- ploitation of Selected Areas 25,000 -- 25,000 Develop Alternative Transporta- tion Systems to Mave Coal 10,000 -- 10,000 Determine Range of Costs Based on a Mix of Mining, Processing, and Transportation Methods 17,000 -- 17,000 Evaluate Socio-Strategic Benefits and Associated Externalities 25,000 -- 25,000 Assess and Compare the Costs and Benefits to be Derived from Either Developing or Leaving Unexploited the Deposits in Question 8,000 -- 8,000 Total Phase 2 115,000 -- 115,000 TOTAL PHASE 1 and 2 165,000 80,000 245,000 SECTION HH: SCHEDULE A schedule is provided for each alternative work plan. These schedules are presented in Table 1. Individual tasks are shown for Alternative A, while for Alternative B only the time frame for each complete phase is shown. Since the contract award date is not presently known, it is not possible to identify the actual dates for each phase. However, an early contract award date, for example, September 1980, would permit the short field program proposed for Phase 1, Alternative A to be conducted --- assuming of course, favorable weather conditions and availability of a helicopter, in late September 1980. Because Alternative B has been specifically designed to fit the field- work seasons, approximate calendar months have been shown for accomplishing each phase. 44 St Table 1 SCHEDULE OF MAJOR TASKS Preparation PHASE 2 Pre-Field Preparation Field Work Post Field Work & Report Preparat ion PHASE 3 Pre-Field Preparation Drilling Program Report Preparation PHASE 4 Feasibility Study Report Preparation ALTERNATIVE "B" Phase 1 Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase Phase NDOP WP TASK | 1980 1981 1982 1983 84 SONDIJFMAMIJJASONDIJFMAMJJASONDIJFMAMJJASONDJ ALTERNATIVE "A" PHASE 1 Pre-Field Preparation i Field Work 8 Post Field Work, Data Compilation & Report APPENDIX A PROJECT TEAM EXPERIENCE JYOOW 8% S3WV PROJECT EXPERIENCE AROUND THE GLOBE DAMES & MOORE Offices in Principal Cities Throughout the World Fe Pe Ss = Ee FS SF S| SF Midway Island - ° Channel Islands* Pe Hawaii o ) Johnston Island 90 Phoenix Islands @°Samoa oo, © Bermuda Cayman Island» | @ Bahama Islands SS Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Jamaica Haiti Virgin Islands oa, Guatemala Aruba Antigua El Salvador Guracao| gt Honduras’ Trinidad | St. Lucia Nicaragua Barbados Ld il P Germany Scotland United Arab Emirates 0 Okinawa taiwan Rowe Islands Viet Nam \g HS g Guam ° ~) Yap Islands Maldive Islands e & * Sri Lanka ve ° Singapore’ Panama v '& Marshall Islands e French Polynesia Caroline Islands% a a oo Ecuador & New Hebrides ‘ % ° Xu New Caledonia LEGEND 1) 1-9 Projects a 10 - 24 Projects 25 - 99 Projects Fiji Islands New Zealand p (100 - 199 Projects BBB 200 - 999 Projects 1000 and over Projects ae THE FIRM’S MAJOR PROJECTS SPAN THE GLOBE Uruguay From Norway to New Zealand, from the Indian Ocean to the Gulf of Alaska, the firm has com- pleted more than 40,000 projects for some 10,500 clients in 100 countries around the world. 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A principal of the firm works closely with each client to assure a personalized and efficient single point of contact. itr Business Management Locations Size Principal Clients Typical Projects Services Offered Professional Disciplines Dames & Moore A firm of consultants specializing in the engineering and applied earth sciences, planning, economics and environmental studies; owned and operated by 101 partners; founded in 1938 by Trent R. Dames and William W. Moore, Sr. James T. Carter is Executive Partner; Gardner M. Reynolds is Chairman of the Executive Committee U.S. Offices—Anchorage, Atlanta, Boca Raton (FL), Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cranford (NJ), Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Lexington (KY), Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Santa Barbara (CA), Seattle, Syracuse (NY), Washington, D.C., White Plains (NY) International Offices—Athens, Darwin, Jakarta, Kuwait, London, Madrid, Perth, Riyadh, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, affiliated offices in Toronto and Vancouver Volume—$85 million annually Projects Completed—44,800 since founding Clients Served—11,900 since founding Staff—Over 1,400 including more than 900 professionals Oil, gas and petrochemical companies; public and private utilities; mining companies; commercial and industrial concerns; local, state, provincial and national governments. 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Site and route selection studies; environmental baseline studies; feasibility studies; environmental reports; safety analysis reports; advanced engineering analyses; geotechnical and seismic risk investi- gations; water quality analyses; hazardous waste management services; mineral resource evaluations; slope stability analyses; revegetation studies; flood control studies; construction management; envi- ronmental and ecological monitoring programs; meteorology and air quality analyses; wind and wave analyses; marine weather forecasting; dredging plans; undersea hazards surveys; land use and economic planning; fish and wildlife management programs; acoustical surveys and impact analyses; remote sensing and photogrammetry; materials testing; mathematical and physical modeling; quality assurance/quality control; licensing and permitting assistance; expert testimony. Environmental Sciences—Meteorology and climatology; aquatic, marine and terrestrial biology; acoustics; radioecology ; oceanography. Earth Sciences—Geology ; geophysics; seismology ; hydrology ; soil and rock mechanics and soil dynamics. Planning Sciences—Land use planning; data management/computer technology ; demography ; geography; sociology; economic geology; economics. Engineering Sciences—Civil; foundation; sanitary; systems; structural; coastal and offshore; nuclear; mining; earthquake. Dames & Moore S11 -r-tn Services aa ea en ee Ree Services to the Mining Industry Dames & Moore helps clients to develop mineral resources on a worldwide basis. The firm provides consulting services during the exploration, evaluation, and develop- ment of mineral resources for individuals, corporations and government agencies. The most modern techniques are used to obtain maximum information at optimum efficiency and cost. Dames & Moore has served the mining industry since our establishment in 1938. Initially, the services were limited to the field of soil mechanics and foundation engi- neering. Over the years our mining services have increased substantially and now include: Mineral Economic Studies Soils and Foundation Engineering Exploration Water Supply Development Evaluation and Feasibility Studies Route Studies Mine Planning and Engineering Coastal and Harbor Engineering Rock Engineering and Geotechnical Hydrology and Water Quality Studies Studies Weather Analysis and Air Quality Tailings Dam Investigation and Design Studies Offshore Mining Feasibility Biological Studies Brine and Solution Mining Studies Environmental Impact Assessment In situ Leaching Mined Land Reclamation and Stabilization These services are provided to the mining industry at all stages of mineral resource development from initial planning through mine and mill development, operation, and reclamation. The firm provides design recommendations and professional advice. A further description of our services to the mineral industry is presented in the following sections. Dames & Moore Mineral Economic Studies Exploration 22+ Dames & Moore is qualified to perform mineral planning and economic studies on a local, regional, and worldwide basis. These services include: Analysis of future market trends for mineral commodities. Analysis of potential domestic and foreign markets for mineral commodities. Analysis of existing and potential users of mineral products. Selection of primary commodities to be sought through reconnaissance and exploration. Establishment of commodity prices which must be met in domestic and export markets. Estimates of transportation costs and export expenses. Exploration Planning: Analyses of legal, political, and operational problems. Review of available data. Selection of proper exploration techniques based on anticipated geologic conditions. Development of specific exploration programs, budgets, and schedules. Reconnaissance: Arrangement for aerial photography.* Development of topographic base maps for geological exploration, geochemical surveys, and geophysical surveys.* Reconnaissance geologic mapping. Field examination of known mineral areas and of all past and present mining operations. Selection of target areas. Exploration: Detailed photogeologic interpretation. Detailed outcrop geologic mapping and sampling. Close-spaced airborne geophysics, including magnetic, electromagnetic, and radiometric. * Detailed geochemical survey of stream sediments, soil, and rock chips for target areas. Detailed ground geophysical surveys including induced polarization, electromag- netic, magnetic, radiometric, self-potential and gravity.* *The firm does not own equipment for drilling, pump testing, topographic surveying, airborne geophysics, or for certain types of ground geophysical surveys. These services are normally provided by subcontractors who work under the direct supervision of experienced Dames & Moore personnel, Selection is based on the best available equipment close to the site area. Mining Engineering Rock Engineering and Geotechnical Studies Services Trenching, pitting and exploration diamond drilling. Petrographic-mineralogic analysis by microscopic and x-ray techniques. Trace element studies of rock samples. Mine Evaluation and Feasibility Studies: Calculation of ore reserve tonnages and grades. Economic analyses including necessary capital investment, operating costs, projected cash flow, present worth and return on investment. Evaluation of alternate mining methods and scales of operations. Mine layout, plant design and equipment selection. Detailed subsurface investigations for proving reserves. Diamond-core drilling and logging. * Down-hole geophysical surveys.* Mineralogical and petrographic studies. Mine Planning and Engineering: Recommendations for mining methods, equipment, and surface installations. Planning for initial and long-range development systems. Layout for mine and mill buildings. Planning for grade control. Development of standard costs. Development of budgets, forecasts, and schedules. Recommendations for lease arrangements and property acquisition. Development of maintenance programs and cost control methods. Studies of mining methods with recommendations for changes in procedures and equipment. Development of management information systems. Management of development and production operations. Field Studies, Instrumentation, and Laboratory Testing: Geological mapping, core logging, and geophysical studies. Determination of dynamic properties of rocks using laboratory and on-site geo- physical methods. Determination of strain and stress distribution from extensometer measurements. Determination of elastic properties of rock and rock masses using conventional laboratory tests, in-situ plate load tests, flatjack tests, and borehole dilatometer tests. Dames & Moore -4- Determination of the strength properties by means of laboratory methods and in- situ direct shear tests. Direct measurement of stresses in the support or lining using load cells and mechan- ical, optical, and electrical gages. Analytical Studies: Statistical analysis of fracture systems, joint patterns, foliation, faults, and other rock structures. Correlation between structural characteristics of rock and stability of slopes or underground openings. Determination of principal stress orientations and lines of structural weakness. Mathematical computer model studies to simulate stresses, deflections, stabilities, etc. Non-linear finite element techniques are one of the common tools for data evaluation. Estimate of magnitude of rock loads which can be expected. Applications: Stability evaluation and design of slopes for open-pit mining operations. Dewatering investigations and design of dewatering systems. Design studies with recommendations for the optimum orientation, shape, location, ground support, and drainage of underground openings. Design of controlled block-caving methods with estimates of surface subsidence. Studies of blasting methods for underground or open-pit mining operations. Post-Construction Services: Design of instrumentation to measure and monitor rock stresses and strains and support loads. Evaluation of contractor’s claims. Design studies for modification of existing tunnels or excavations. Investigation of failures. Investigation and _ Preliminary Studies: Design of Tailings Pande and Dans eview of information, including pond site, topography, geometry of existing embankments, tailings disposal and mill water reclamation flow sheets, and chemical and mechanical characteristics of the tails. Availability of construction materials and conditions. Preliminary slope stability and seepage studies of proposed or existing artificial embankments. Services Studies of Existing Ponds: Evaluation of embankment failure. Mapping and geophysical measurements of faults and geological formations. Drilling of test borings. Laboratory determinations of the strength and permeability characteristics of in-place embankment and underlying foundation soils. Evaluation of the safety factor of existing embankments. Evaluation of seepage. Recommend methods of improving embankment stability and drainage patterns. Design of New Ponds and Dams: Site selection. Locate and select suitable construction materials. Materials testing and analyses. Embankment design, including seismic effects. Seepage and drainage control studies. Comparative evaluation of alternate designs. Design of discharge and decanting system. Preparation of plans and specifications. Construction inspection. Post-Construction Monitoring of Performance and Stability Special Studies Related to Leaching of Ore Dumps Special Mining Mining under Permafrost and Arctic Conditions Studies Investigation of Offshore Mining Feasibility and Methods Rapid Excavation and Materials Handling Systems In situ Leaching Studies: Geologic and hydrologic feasibility studies and field investigations. Completion of injection tests and pump-out tests. Surface and borehole geophysical studies. Laboratory studies. Engineering evaluation. Design of leaching system, wellfield, and surface facilities. Supervision of construction and operation of pilot facility. Design and supervision of construction of production facility. Dames & Moore Soils and Foundation Engineering Solution and Brine Mining Studies: Exploration drilling of evaporites. Analysis of structural stability of caverns. Development of mathematical models of dissolution processes. Control of solution cavity configuration. Design and supervision of installation of well systems. Testing of hydraulic fracturing systems. Determination of size and configuration of brine cavity. Instrumentation and measurement of surface ground and subsurface rock movement. Site Selection Studies Site Development Studies: Stripping and grading. Drainage. Sources of natural construction materials. Dewatering of excavations. Interpretation of geological features. Evaluation of natural hazards such as earthquakes, active faults, landslides, mud- flows, floods. Engineering Investigations for Foundations: Bearing capacities of natural or emplaced materials. Design and installation criteria for piles and straight-shaft or belled caissons. Soil settlement. Expansion or shrinkage of soils under applied loads. Compaction requirements. Evaluation of ground water conditions and drainage problems beneath structures. Lateral foundation pressures. Earthquake design loads and studies of potential liquefaction of soils under earthquake loading. Design recommendations for foundations subject to dynamic loading. Development of Water Supplies Services a7 Inspection Services During Construction: Excavation of unsuitable and borrow materials and placement of compacted fills. Foundation installation. Installation of retaining structures, temporary shoring and underpinning. Installation and monitoring of instrumentation to evaluate movements due to settle- ment, heave or lateral deflection. Preliminary Water Resource Studies: Feasibility studies to compare surface water and ground water sources of supply. Hydrologic studies to determine adequacy of available surface water. Investigation of ground water potential by means of hydrologic analysis exploratory borings and pump tests. Selection and engineering evaluation of alternate sites for water supply development. Engineering Investigation for Dams and Reservoirs: Mapping and geophysical measurements of faults and geological formations. Analysis of stability and permeability in natural soil or rock, using field and laboratory methods. Embankment design. Slope stability studies of proposed or existing artificial embankments. Spillway design. Design recommendations for cutoff walls, sand drains, impervious embankment, or rock facing. Comparative evaluation of alternate designs for reservoir linings. Seepage and drainage control studies. Earthquake design studies. Preparation of design drawings and specifications. Pre-bid consultation. Inspection and management services during construction. Development of Ground Water Supplies: Exploration and analysis of ground water basins and aquifers. Determination of best well locations, optimum depth and diameter, and proper con- struction methods. Design of well screens and other well construction details. Technical supervision of well drilling, well development and pumping. Analyses of water quality and potential water pollution or contamination problems. Dames & Moore Route Studies for Roadways, Power Lines, Pipelines, Conveyor Systems, etc. Coastal Engineering and Harbor Engineering Studies for Proposed Mooring Systems, Harbors and Port Facilities -8- Consultation on ground water management problems, artificial ground water re- charging methods, sea water intrusion, land subsidence or other special ground water problems. Consulting services as expert witnesses in litigation involving water rights or pollution problems. Route Feasibility Evaluation Determination of Depth to Bedrock Classification of Soil Types and Related Engineering Properties, such as Bearing Capacity, Settlement Characteristics and Permeability Evaluation of Ground Water and Drainage Conditions Studies to Determine Ease of Excavation in Soils and Rock Development of Sources of Construction Materials Evaluation of Natural Hazards, such as Earthquakes, Landslides, Mudflows, Debris Avalanches and Floods Economic Feasibility Studies Master Planning Investigation and Design: Establishment of design criteria for piers, seawalls, wharves. Planning navigation channels. Dynamic design of moorings. Studies of oscillating characteristics to analyze their susceptibility of inhibiting properties against long period surge action. Harbor and facilities design. Environmental Studies: Wave refraction, diffraction and reflection, current studies and wave forecasting. Calculation of wind, wave and current forces on offshore structures by high-speed computer techniques. Studies of flocculation and sediment transport, littoral drift, erosion and shoaling. Design and assembly of special equipment for measuring oceanographic parameters such as wave forces, displacement of structures, pressure variation, salinity and temperature. Ice studies for arctic ports involving the interaction between ocean waves and ice floes to establish ice loading on structures. Numerical computation of long period tsunami waves and of their propagation transformation shoreward into shallow water. Evaluation of Potential Water Pollution Problems Weather Analyses and Air Pollution Studies Services -9- Evaluation of Hydrologic Conditions and Water Quality Prior to Construction Analysis of Potential Water Pollution Problems Recommendations for Design Features or Parameters for Water Pollution Control Systems Selection, Purchase, and Installation of Instruments Monitoring of Water Quality Subsequent to Construction Assistance in Public Relations, Government Meetings and Legal Disputes Training of Company Personnel to Continue Measurements Analysis of Special Pollution Effects: Construction of mathematical and/or physical models. Aquatic sampling and diving surveys to inventory the existing biota and its tolerance to changes. Determination of types of pollutants and evaluation of chemical and physical properties. Survey to inventory aquatic communities, including benthos, fish and plankton. Bioassay and biodegradability studies. Site Selection Studies: Compilation and analysis of available meteorological data in areas surrounding potential construction sites. Analysis of terrain features and their effects on air ventilation. Recommendations for best site locations to take advantage of climate, existing air quality and terrain characteristics. Design Studies: Development of design data for anticipated meteorologic conditions under normal and most severe weather conditions. Recommendations for methods of releasing air contaminants and stack heights to minimize adverse air quality effects. Recommendations for pollution control systems to remove or reduce the discharge of contaminants. Air Quality and Meteorological Measurements: Monitoring of specific air contaminants at the facility and surrounding areas on a continuous basis. Both passive and active instrumentation systems can be used. Measurement of meteorological parameters to determine frequency and severity of adverse weather conditions such as stagnation of air surrounding a stack and low level temperature inversion conditions. Dames & Moore Biological Studies Stabilization and Reclamation of Mined Land -10- Special Studies: Analysis of potential storm conditions. Computer analysis of vent stack heights versus ground level concentration of pollutants. Analysis of weather parameters for design of cooling towers and effects of discharge vapor on surrounding areas. Inventory of Species Diversification and Population, Habitats and Ecologic Associations Aquatic and Terrestrial Biota Surveys including Studies of Micro-organisms, Inver- tebrates, and Fishes Development of Wildlife Management Programs Environmental Enhancement Through Biological Controls, such as the Development of Fisheries and Vegetation Management Evaluation of Impact of Proposed Construction or Action on Biota Evaluation of Extent of the Waste Disposal Problem and Associated Pollution and Nuisance Problems such as: Wind erosion. Contamination of ground water and surface water. Damage to adjacent land by deposition of air and water pollutants originating from the mine wastes and mining activity. Evaluation of Physical Aspects at the Site of Waste Disposal in Regard to: Surface topography and geology including slope stability studies. Climatic conditions. Physical and chemical qualities of waste materials as plant rooting media. Reclamation of Denuded Landscapes by Revegetation and Forestation: Preliminary treatment of mine wastes or wastelands. Selection of plant varieties adaptable to the site. Maintenance of revegetated areas. Harvesting of economic plants. Recreational development. Staff Outside Consultants Equipment and Facilities Fee Arrangements Services ah The firm has over 1,000 partners and employees. The technical staff has diversified training in: Economic geology Marine geology and offshore Mining engineering engineering Metallurgy Economics Geophysics Biology and life sciences Forestry and resource conservation Land planning, geography and demography Computer technology Systems engineering Civil engineering Rock mechanics Ground water hydrology and water quality Engineering seismology Meteorology and air quality Dames & Moore often will supplement its staff by retaining or working with other experts in specialized fields related to mining, mineral processing and economics. The use of outside consultants can improve the efficiency of the project or make it possible to incorporate highly specialized skills. Dames & Moore has excellent working relationships with outside consultants in many fields. The firm can co- ordinate specialists in the development of practical and easy-to-understand solutions to complex problems. Dames & Moore designs and constructs most of its sampling, field monitoring and laboratory testing equipment. The firm also maintains several types of geophysical instrumentation. The firm does not own equipment for drilling pump testing, topographic surveying, airborne geophysics, or certain types of ground geophysical equipment. These services are normally provided by subcontractors who work under the direct supervision of experienced Dames & Moore personnel. The firm’s offices are linked by teletype lines to facilitate the rapid and econom- ical interchange of information. The firm maintains a central library and data re- trieval system. In addition, a centralized computer service and programming staff are maintained to aid our personnel in solving many complex and otherwise time- consuming problems. The firm would be pleased to prepare a written proposal for any type of service to the mining or mineral processing industry which it is qualified to perform. The proposal would define the scope of work proposed and provide an estimate of the fees. Most work is undertaken on a time and expense basis. Lump sum fees or other arrangements can be proposed where the scope of work can be accurately established. The cost of outside equipment and services by subcontractors can be included within the contract with Dames & Moore. Conversely, the owner may elect to pay for the costs of the outside services and equipment directly and thus save a ten per- cent carrying charge. Dames & Moore S10A - 0-so Services Soils and Foundation Engineering Geotechnical Services for the Mining Industry Dames & Moore has served the mining industry since our establishment in 1938. Initially, the services were limited to the field of soil mechanics and foundation engi- neering. Over the years our mining services have increased substantially and now include: Soils and Foundation Engineering Tailings Dam Investigation and Development of Water Supplies Design R Studi Mined Land Reclamation and duh i Stabilization Rock Engineering and Geotechnical Studies These services are provided at all stages of mineral resource development from initial planning through mine development, operations and reclamation. Dames & Moore provides design recommendations and professional advice. Ordinarily, Dames & Moore does not prepare final design drawings or construction specifications except for those aspects of a project associated with soil and rock materials. A further description of our services to the mineral industry is presented in the following sections. SOILS AND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING Site Development Studies Stripping and grading. Drainage. Sources of natural construction materials. Dewatering of excavations. Interpretation of geological features. Evaluation of natural hazards such as earthquakes, active faults, landslides, mud- flows, floods. Dames & Moore - 2 Engineering Investigations for Foundations Bearing capacities of natural or emplaced materials. Design and installation criteria for piles and straight-shaft or belled caissons. Soil settlement. Expansion or shrinkage of soils under applied loads. Compaction requirements. Evaluation of ground water conditions and drainage problems beneath structures. Lateral foundation pressures. Earthquake design loads and studies of potential liquefaction of soils under earth- quake loading. Design recommendations for foundations subject to dynamic loading. Inspection Services During Construction Excavation of borrow materials and placement of compacted fills. Foundation installation. Installation of retaining structures, temporary shoring and underpinning. Installation and monitoring of instrumentation to evaluate movements due to settle- ment, heave or lateral deflection. DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SUPPLIES Engineering Investigation for Dams and Reservoirs Mapping and geophysical measurements of faults and geological formations. Analysis of stability and permeability in natural soil or rock, using field and labora- tory methods. Embankment design. Slope stability studies of proposed or existing artificial embankments. Spillway design. Design recommendations for cutoff walls, sand drains, impervious embankment, or rock facing. Comparative evaluation of alternate designs for reservoir linings. Seepage and drainage control studies. Earthquake design studies. Pre-bid consultation. Inspection and management services during construction. Services Ha Development of Ground Water Supplies Exploration and analyses of ground water basins and aquifers. Determination of best well locations, optimum depth and diameter, and proper con- struction methods. Design of well screens and other well construction details. Technical supervision of well drilling, well development and pumping. Analyses of water quality and potential water pollution or contamination problems. Consultation on ground water management problems, artificial ground water re- charging methods; sea water intrusion, land subsidence or other special ground water problems. Consulting services as expert witnesses in litigation involving water rights or pollu- tion problems. ROUTE STUDIES FOR ROADWAYS, POWER LINES, PIPELINES, CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Route Feasibility Evaluation Determination of Depth to Bedrock Classification of Soil Types and Related Engineering Properties such as Bearing Capacity, Settlement Characteristics and Permeability Evaluation of Ground Water and Drainage Conditions Studies to Determine Ease of Excavation in Soils and Rock Development of Sources of Construction Materials Evaluation of Natural Hazards such as Earthquakes, Landslides, Mudflows, Debris Avalanches and Floods ROCK ENGINEERING AND GEOTECHNICAL STUDIES Field Studies, Instrumentation, and Laboratory Testing Geological mapping, core logging, and geophysical studies. Determination of dynamic properties of rocks using laboratory and on-site geo- physical methods. Determination of strain and stress distribution from extensometer measurements. Determination of elastic properties of rock and rock masses using conventional lab- oratory tests, in-situ plate load tests, flatjack tests, and borehole dilatometer tests. Determination of the strength properties by means of laboratory methods and in- situ direct shear tests. Direct measurement of stresses in the support or lining using load cells and mechan- ical, optical, and electrical gages. Dames & Moore Analytical Studies Statistical analysis of fracture systems, joint patterns, foliation, faults, and other rock structures. Correlation between structural characteristics of rock and stability of slopes or underground openings. Determination of principal stress orientations and lines of structural weakness. Mathematical computer model studies to simulate stresses, deflections, stabilities, etc. Non-linear finite element techniques are one of the common tools for data evaluation. Estimate of magnitude of expected rock loads. Applications Stability evaluation and design of slopes for open-pit mining operations. Dewatering investigations and design of dewatering systems. Design studies with recommendations for the optimum orientation, shape, location, ground support, and drainage of underground openings. Design of controlled block-caving methods with estimates of surface subsidence. Studies of blasting methods for underground or open-pit mining operations. Post-Construction Services Design of instrumentation to measure and monitor rock stresses and strains and sup- port loads. Evaluation of contractor’s claims. Design studies for modification of existing tunnels or excavations. Investigation of failures. INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN OF TAILINGS PONDS AND DAMS Preliminary Studies Review of information on pond site, topography, geometry of existing embank- ments, tailings disposal and mill water reclamation, flow sheets, and chemical and mechanical characteristics of the tails. Availability of construction materials. Preliminary slope stability and seepage studies of proposed or existing artificial embankments. Services - Studies of Existing Ponds Evaluation of embankment failure. Mapping and geophysical measurements of faults and geological formations. Drilling of test borings. Laboratory determinations of the strength and permeability characteristics of in- place embankment and underlying foundation soils. Evaluation of seepage. Recommend methods of improving embankment stability and drainage patterns. Design of New Ponds and Dams Site selection. Locate and select suitable construction materials. Materials testing and analyses. Embankment design, including seismic effects. Seepage and drainage control studies. Comparative evaluation of alternate designs. Design of discharge and decanting system. Preparation of plans and specifications. Construction inspection. Post-Construction Monitoring of Performance and Stability Special Studies Related to Leaching of Ore Dumps STABILIZATION AND RECLAMATION OF MINED LAND Evaluation of Extent of the Waste Disposal Problem and Associated Pollution and Nuisance Problems such as: Wind erosion. Contamination of ground water and surface water. Damage to adjacent land by deposition of air and water pollutants originating from the mine wastes and mining activity. Evaluation of Physical Aspects at the Waste Disposal Site in Regard to: Surface topography and geology. Climatic conditions. Physical and chemical qualities of waste materials as plant rooting media. Dames & Moore -6- Reclamation of Denuded Landscapes by Revegetation and Forestation Preliminary treatment of mine wastes or wastelands. Selection of plant varieties adaptable to the site. Maintenance of revegetated areas. Harvesting of economic plants. Recreational development. Staffingand STAFF. The firm has over 550 partners and employees with diversified technical Facilities —_ training in: Geophysics Agronomy and soil science Civil engineering Engineering seismology Rock mechanics Computer technology Ground water hydrology and water Systems engineering quality Land planning OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS. Dames & Moore often will supplement its staff by retain- ing or working with other experts in specialized fields related to mining, mineral processing and economics. The use of outside consultants can improve the efficiency of the project or make it possible to incorporate highly specialized skills. Dames & Moore has excellent working relationships with outside consultants in many fields. The firm can coordinate specialists in the development of practical and easy-to- understand solutions to complex problems. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES. Dames & Moore designs and constructs most of its sampling, field monitoring and laboratory testing equipment. The firm also main- tains several types of geophysical instrumentation. The firm does not own equip- ment for drilling, pump testing, topographic surveying, airborne geophysics, or cer- tain types of ground geophysical equipment. These services are normally provided by subcontractors who work under the direct supervision of experienced Dames & Moore personnel. The firm’s offices are linked by Teletype lines to facilitate the rapid and economi- cal interchange of information. The firm maintains a central library and data re- trieval system. In addition, a centralized computer service and programming staff are maintained to aid our personnel in solving many complex and otherwise time- consuming problems. FEE ARRANGEMENTS. The firm would be pleased to prepare a written proposal for any type of service to the mining or mineral processing industry which it is qualified to perform. The proposal would define the scope of work proposed and provide an estimate of the fees. Services I Most work is undertaken on a time and expense basis. Lump sum fees or other arrangements can be proposed where the scope of work can be accurately estab- lished. The cost of outside equipment and services by subcontractors can be included within the contract with Dames & Moore. Conversely, the owner may elect to pay for the costs of the outside services and equipment directly and thus save a ten per- cent carrying charge. Dames & Moore Project: Location: Owner: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: RECENT COAL AND LIGNITE EXPERIENCE Open Pit Coal Mine Design Wyoming The Carter Mining Company Dames & Moore performed the mine design for the South Rawhide open pit coal mine near Gillette, Wyoming. The design study included and evaluation of the coal reserves present on the property, as well as planning for plant siting, production scheduling, equipment selection and scheduling, and a mining cost analysis. Comprehensive Coal Mine Planning Steamboat Springs, Colorado Energy Fuels Corporation Detailed mining plans were prepared for the Energy surface coal mines near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This study included the review of exploration drill hole information, the determination of the Wadge, Lennox, and Fish Creek coal seams thickness and depth of overburden. In order to select an initial boxcut site for a new mining area for a fleet of three draglines ranging from 14 to 55-yard machines, Dames & Moore defined detailed mining cuts on a yearly basis for a Marion 7400 (14 cubic yard), a Bucyrus Erie 770 (21 cubic yard), and a Marion 8050 (55 cubic yard) and subsequently submitted these plans to the U.S. Geological Survey area mining super- visor for government approval. Other studies during this investigation also included overburden removal by the front-end loader and truck, and by ripper/scraper equip- ment systems at the Energy 2 and 3 Mines. Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Coal and Lignite Resource Availability and Transportation Availability Southern Mississippi South Mississippi Electric Power Association Dames & Moore has identified coal resources and transpor- tation economics for sufficient fuel to sustain 300 MW to 1,000 MW of planned additional capacity in Southern Mississippi. the relative economics of using eastern coal, The purpose of the study will be to compare western Dames & coal, or southeastern Moore will select a coal source and fuel transportation lignite. Essentially, system to minimize the costs of extraction, transpor- tation and environmental mitigation. Coal Property Evaluation Harlan, Kentucky First National Energy Corporation Comprehensive analysis of the company's property to develop an estimate of the quantity and quality of coal present. developed. Recommendations of suitable mining methods were Review and Assessment of Lignite Properties and Prepar- ation of Pre-Feasibility Mine Plans and Cost Estimates Texas Confidential Dames & Moore is currently undertaking a review of drill hole data, for several geological interpretations and mining plans lignite properties in Texas. The project entails the critical assessment of data supplied by a third party, verification of reserves and mining plans, and the preparation of a series of preliminary mine plans and cost estimates for each property. Also included is the identification of critical environmental factors for each area. Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Assessment of Lignite Reserves and Preparation of Pre-Feasibility Mine Plans and Cost Estimates Texas Confidential Dames & Moore recently completed a reserve analyses and a pre-feasibility mine plan and cost analysis for a prop- erty planned to contain two large open pit lignite mines. The project entailed the preparation of maps and cross sections from drill hole logs, and the determination of detailed reserves from those maps. After the reserves were completed, the data was used to design the open pit mines, and to do a pre-feasibility cost analysis for each mine. Lignite Resource Evaluation and Mining Pre-Feasibility Study Texas Confidential Dames & Moore supervised an extensive rotary and core drilling program to determine the quantity and quality of lignite resources underlying an area of northeast Texas. The drilling data was utilized in the preparation of isopach, overburden and stripping ratio maps. Resources were delineated for each seam present and a total re- source estimate was prepared for this multiseam deposit. A pre-feasibility mining study was subsequently under- taken to consider the mineability of the lignite with reference to the prevailing and projected market condi- tions; the costs of mining using various equipment configurations; the mineral economics of the project; and the socio-economic and environmental effects of mining activity in the area. Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Exploration Drilling and Evaluation of Lignite Property Texas Confidential Dames & Moore supervised exploratory rotary drilling to obtain data on the quantity of lignite thought to be beneath a private ranch. After the drilling phase was complete, Dames & Moore geologists prepared lignite correlation sections and diagrams, and from these, prepared reserve maps and estimates for the property. Review of Mine Plans Schedule and Reserve Estimates for Lignite Property Southeastern United States Confidential Dames & Moore conducted a critical review of the mining plans and scheduling of development for a lignite prop- erty in the southeastern United States. A review of the reserves estimation was also conducted to verify reported reserves. Lignite Resource Valuation Alabama Confidential Dames & Moore recently completed a study reviewing existing drill hole data for several properties in Alabama. Maps were produced showing the lignite deposits of the area and a dollar value per acre was assigned for tax transfer purposes to those areas having lignite resource amenable to strip mining. Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Evaluation of Comparative Economics of Western Coal versus Texas Lignite Deposits Texas Confidential This recent study involved estimating costs of developing and transporting Texas lignite deposits and evaluating markets for the lignite vis-a-vis the competition of western sub-bituminous coals from the Mountain and Plains states. To accomplish the objective, it was necessary to develop estimates of mine development and operating costs, compile detailed information on unit train rates and costs, and to evaluate current and projected demand for coal in Texas (taking into account conversion requirements and the impact of Clean Air Act regulations on use of coal versus other fuels for electric power generation and industrial use). Results of this study are confidential. Coal Property Evaluation Coalville Field, Utah Confidential Analysis of structural geology to locate areas suitable for large-scale mining. Dames & Moore also developed a preliminary mining plan and an evaluation of the mining and transportation costs, as well as a review of the competitive position of the field. We also performed an assessment of the coal quality. Audit of Coal Reserve Estimate, Mine Plan Hiawatha, Utah Sharon Steel Corporation Audit of previous coal reserve estimates and mine plan studies, for U.S. Fuels Hiawatha mine, to confirm the technical correctness of this work as contained in a Registration Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Project: Location: Client: Brief Description: Coal Supply, Transportation, and Utilization Study South Mississippi South Mississippi Electric Power Authority As part of a site selection study, SMEPA commissioned Dames & Moore to identify alternative sources of coal for a proposed power plant in south Mississippi. The object- ive of the study was to determine which coal supply yielded least total cost of power generation at alternate plant locations. Taking into account cost of the coal FOB; mine, transportation and handling (rail & barge), heat value, and sulfur and ash contents, costs of scrub- bing, and costs of power transmission from the plant to the local grid. Coal suppliers and transportation companies in the major western and eastern coal regions were surveyed for information on costs and service characteristics. Coal Supply and Transportation Study Florida Florida Power and Light Company FP&L commissioned Dames & Moore to assess the availabil- ity and costs of supplying low-sulfur eastern coal to various propsective stream generating power plant sites in Florida over the next 30 years. On the basis of reserve analysis and assessment of environmental and socioeconomic impacts, five multi-county coal supply areas were identified in Appalachia and in southern Illinois. A computational model of prototype mine was utilized to indicate costs of development and operation. Potential routes and modes of transport between each coal reserve area and candidate plant sites in Florida were studied as to cost and reliability of service for the Project: Location: Client: Brief Descriptions: volumes of coal projected. Freight tariffs and capital costs ere compiled for unit train, inland and ocean barge, and slurry pipeline over a variety of routes. Delivered costs of coal (in cents per million Btu) were calculated for each coal reserve area and route/mode combination for each plant siting alternative. Discount cash flow analysis was performed to determine present worths of future costs, including costs of capital recovery of FP&L-owned coal properties and transport facilities. The final objectives of the study were (1) to determine potential environmental and socioeconomic constraints on developing and transporting the identified supplies, and (2) to formulate recommendations options with respect to reserve locations and transportation routes and modes. The results of the study are proprietary. Analysis for Future Coal Markets Southern Utah Fluor Mining Metals Dames & Moore performed a study to determine the market for coal from a southern Utah coal property and the price attainable for this product in the western United States. PDF 85 -r-tn Projects Selected Mineral Commodity Supply-Demand Studies BENDIX FIELD ENGINEERING CORPORATION/UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GRAND JUNCTION OFFICE) + U0, supply analysis system— uranium; integration of DOE-Grand Junction office uranium production estimation capability into a computerized total U3 Ox supply analysis system. CLIENT CONFIDENTIAL «+ Outlook for the uranium industry in the United States; determination of United States near and intermediate term uranium supply and demand, price, exploration strategies. An economic evaluation of the Folkston, Georgia heavy minerals deposit—rutile, zircon, and ilmenite; world supply-demand for each mineral, production cost analysis, marketing considerations. Evaluation of comparative economics of western coal versus Texas lignite deposits; supply costs and markets for western coal and Texas lignite, including assessment of transportation and SO, removal costs and their impacts on size and distribution of utility and industrial demand in Texas. The outlook for molybdenum; supply-demand analysis and economic evaluation; specific purpose of the study was “‘to determine both the suitability of molybdenum as a target commodity for exploration, and the rationale behind AMAX Incorporated’s decision to acquire and explore the Mount Tolman, Washington molybdenum-copper deposit. The outlook for lead; lead supply-demand analysis and economic evaluation; specific purpose of study was to ‘determine whether the projected demand for lead is of a sufficient magnitude to warrant the inclusion of the commodity in the exploration program of [the client] .” Evaluation of uranium supply-demand projections and estimation of future uranium mining-milling costs; assessment of validity of government and private uranium supply-demand projections, determination as to whether client should continue exploration for uranium. A strategic analysis of cobalt, chromium and nickel; supply-demand analysis, economic and strategic considerations of United States reliance on foreign sources of supply of each of the three metals. Dames & Moore -2- A study of potential markets and prices for coal from selected sites in Utah; assessment of primary market area and coal requirements of consumers in the western United States for coal of a site-specific origin; determination of attendant transportation and scrubbing costs. CORPS OF ENGINEERS, MOBILE, ALABAMA DISTRICT + Mineral resource study, West and East Pearl Rivers, Louisiana and Mississippi—sand and gravel; determination of reserves-resources, demand, transportation economics, economic feasibility of devel- opment of deposits of sand and gravel along West and East Pearl Rivers. ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE + Analysis of ERDA and USGS uranium program data; comprehensive assessment in light of present knowledge of the value of uranium-related literature published since 1950 by DOE and its predecessor agencies, ERDA and the AEC. Matrix reports (which briefly summarize each piece of literature), discipline reviews and summary reports were prepared. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT « inventory and market analysis of potash resources of the Great Salt Lake Desert and Paradox Basin of Utah; world potash supply-demand, factors affecting fertilizer use, transportation economics, potash price analysis. Inventory and market analysis of the phosphate resources of Utah; world phosphate supply-demand, factors affecting fertilizer use, transportation economics, phosphate price analysis. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE « A study to assess the potential environmental, social and economic effects of continued reliance on land mining to produce metals available from manganese nodules if deep seabed mining does not take place or if it is delayed—cobalt, copper, manganese and nickel; detailed supply- demand analysis of each of the four metals; evaluation of the externalities attendant with continued United States and world reliance on land-based sources of supply. ° ° °° Curriculum Vitae ROBERT M. ALLENDER, JR. Title Assistant Geologist Expertise Coal Geology Experience Assistant Geologist With Firm « Coal resource evaluation of non-leased federal lands in the Rawline, Rock Springs, and Kemmerer Known Recoverable Coal Resource Areas in Wyoming. e Coal resource data compilation and construction of coal isopach, structure contour, overburden isopach and mining ratio, areal distribution, identified resources, and coal development potential maps. e Prepared narrative reports on the geology and coal resources for quadrangles within the KRCRA bound- aries. « Drill rig supervision, rotary drill hole and core logging, and drill site reclamation for coal explora- tion program in northwestern Colorado. e Proposal preparation for exploration drilling program in southwestern Colorado. Past Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant, Humphreys Engi- Experience neering Company, Denver e Ore sample preparation, testing, and analysis of test results. e Percussion drill hole sampling for titanium explora- tion in southwestern Colorado. Academic B.S. in geology, Colorado State University. Background Summer field camp and courses in mineral deposits, engi- neering, and remote sensing. Professional Society of Mining Engineers of AIME Affiliations Dames & Moore Curriculum Vitae RICHARD L. BRITTAIN Title Partner Expertise Mining Engineering, Geology, Mine Management Experience Principal-in-Charge With Firm e Ore reserve calculations, geological interpretations, exploration planning, contract negotiations, development projects mine examination, mine feasibil- ity studies, operation appraisals, mine economic studies, mining environ- mental studies. (Concerned coal, iron, fluorspar, limestone, copper, uranium, gold, silver, lead, zinc, molybdenum, barite.) Past Mine superintendent, general manager, vice president, American Zinc Company Experience ad : ¢ Mining development and exploration. ¢ Superintendent of Young mine in Tennessee. e In charge of all mining and exploration activities overseeing operation of nine mines, four mills, and several related ventures. Vice president of mining operations, Atlas Minerals e In charge of nine uranium mines, a mercury mine and mill, and asbestos mine and mill. Variety of mining engineering and management positions with Phelps Dodge Corporation; U.S. Smelting, Refining and Mining Company; and Goldfields American Development Company. e Stope engineering, surveying, exploration, thaw engineering, mine evalua- tion, feasibility studies, industrial engineering, and mine mechanization. Academic B.S. in mining engineering, University of Arizona Background M.S. in geological engineering, University of Arizona Professional degree as mining engineer, University of Arizona Professional Active in many local and regional mining organizations as well as the National Affiliations Society of Professional Engineers, AIME, CIMM, IMM. Registration Professional engineer in Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia. Publications Co-authored “‘Mining and the Environment,” and “‘Dewatering for Underground Mining—The Anatomy of Anomalous Conditions” Title Expertise Experience With Firm Past Experience Curriculum Vitae BERNARD J. GUARNERA Associate Mineral Exploration and Evaluation Economic Geology Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager ¢ Lignite evaluations in coastal plain of U.S., involving exploration, reserve compila- tion, mine plans, and economic feasibility studies. ¢ Evaluations of coal properties in western U.S. ¢ Reserve compilation and economic viability of several uranium properties in Gas Hills, Wyoming. ¢ Review of reserves, mine plans, milling and environmental studies of major uranium mine in south Texas. ; ¢ Evaluation of reserves and economic analysis of uranium properties in several areas of Utah. ¢ Evaluation of major uranium mining properties including reserves, mine plans, and milling in New Mexico and Wyoming. ¢ Review of uranium potential of properties in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. e Evaluation of major uranium producing company. ¢ Evaluation of base metals, fluorspar, and industrial mineral properties in western US. Staff mineral exploration geologist for Texaco, Inc., Denver ¢ Evaluation of domestic and foreign mining opportunities in coal, uranium, and base metals. ¢ Acted on consulting basis to other corporate departments, as well as originated exploration programs. Work heavily oriented toward coal and uranium, requiring strong economic orientation. Mineral exploration geologist for Texaco, Inc., Tulsa ¢ Supervision of massive sulfide exploration programs, evaluation and exploration for red-bed copper deposits and associated uranium deposits, base metals explora- tion in central U.S., company fee lands evaluations for presence of mineral deposits, phosphate and coal properties evaluation, and evaluation of active and abandoned salt, limestone, and gypsum mines to determine their suitability for crude oil or product storage. Geologist ¢ Amax Exploration, Inc. ¢ Anaconda American Brass, Ltd. ¢ DeWitt Smith & Company. © Quebec Cartier Mining Company. Dames & Moore Academic Background Professional Affiliations Registration Publications B.S. in geological engineering, Michigan Technological University M.S. in economic geology, Michigan Technological University Society of Mining Engineers of American Institute of Mining Engineers; Society of Economic Geologists; Illinois Mining Institute; Certified professional geologist, Association of Professional Geological Scientists; Mining Club of New York Professional engineer, Texas; professional geologist, Oregon Geology and Mineralization of The Lac Des Iles Ultramafic Intrusive, Thunder Bay Mining District, Ontario “Uranium Exploration Activities in the United States” “Uranium Exploration Methods and Techniques—An Overview” “Gulf Coast Utilities Generate Lignite Investigations” Title Expertise Past Experience Curriculum Vitae 1S SRLS Te PSE a FRANK D. HAINES Principal-in-Charge Electric Utility System Planning and Forecasting Chief, Power Supply Planning Branch, U.S. Department of Energy ¢ Management of a group that forecast adequacy of bulk electric power supply and verified demand. ¢ Development of analytic techniques for energy supply forecasting. ¢ Application of production costs, revenue requirements, and financial statement computer programs as a basis for electric utility system analysis. ¢ Preparation of DOE’s first coal rail tariff intervention before the ICC. ¢ Development of the analytical basis for Economic Regulatory Administration’s proposed electric utility 1978 Fuel Use Act implementing regulations (Public Law 95-620). ¢ Organization of a series of regional meetings between state and utility representatives. ¢ Formulation of DOE strategies and development of its substantiating numerical analysis for intervention in the electric utility industry under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-617). Utility Analyst, various government agencies ¢ Development of methodologies for analysis of proposed and ongoing electric utility construction projects as related to levels of demand. ¢ Preparation of comparative calculations on coal vs. nuclear costs. ¢ Improvement of government’s uranium fuel and facilities forecasting model. ¢ Preparation of several uranium demand forecasts for the President’s 1977 nuclear proliferation studies. Project Manager, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission ¢ Economic evaluation of the nuclear fuel reprocessing industry. ¢ Economic evaluation of a number of radioisotope development projects. * Direction of a variety of reactor and isotope engineering development projects. Engineer, Combustion Engineering, Inc. ¢ Manager of design for the $1C/S2C Naval Reactor Project. ¢ Manager of radiological shielding design for the S1C/S2C Naval Reactor Project. * Staff engineer on various nuclear projects. ° Start-up engineering on a coal-fired boilerfield-erection project. Engineer, Gibbs & Cox ¢ Engineering design of marine power plants. ¢ Performance evaluation of ship propellers. Baines & Moore Engineer, Mobil Oil Corporation . ¢ Marine watch engineer on the S.S. Mobiloil fleet tanker. U.S. Navy ¢ Submarine officer. ¢ Engineering officer on a destroyer. Academic B.S., marine transportation, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Background B.S., mechanical engineering, Columbia University Graduate, The Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology M.S., computer science, American University M.A., Ph.D. candidate, Catholic University of America Curriculum Vitae PETER T. HANLEY Title Project Manager Earth Scientist Expertise Management of multidisciplinary projects, petroleum technology and economics, aerial photo interpretation, arctic geomorphology, and glacial geology. Experience e Project manager for multidisciplinary studies for With Firm input into Bureau of Land Management Alaska OCS Socioeconomic Studies Program including petroleum development evaluations of OCS lease sale areas. e Project manager for evaluation of the effectiveness of natural resource protection during petroleum de- velopment on lands in Alaska. e Project manager for the Alaska capital site selection study. e Project manager for air quality/meteorology monitor- ing program for Alpetco refinery, Valdez, Alaska. e Project manager for environmental assessment of the exploration, development, and production of Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 1. e Principal investigator for pipeline route evalua- tion - Susitna Valley and Kenai Peninsula, mapping surficial geology and geologic hazards. e Principal investigator for Alaska capital site selec- tion study - conducted air photo interpretation and mapping of surficial geology and geomorphology of Susitna Valley and candidate capital sites. e Principal investigator for pipeline route selection and plant site evaluation for LNG project in upper Cook Inlet. e Principal investigator for ecology and soils eval- uation for Salt River transmission lines project, Arizona. Conducted air photo mapping of soils, landforms, and geologic hazards. e Principal investigator for environmental assessment natural factors analysis, proposed runway extension, Anchorage International Airport. e Principal investigator for environmental baseline studies for proposed coal mining operations, Cook Inlet, Alaska. Dames & Moore Past Experience Professional Affiliations Academic Background Technical Reports and Publications « Principal investigator for preliminary geotechnical investigation, proposed gas pipeline, Little Susitna River, Nikiski. e Government of Alberta, Canada, Land Use Planner, 1973. Multidisciplinary evaluations with respect to land use capabilities. The studies emphasized air photo interpretation and field investigations. Re- sponsibilities involved the planning and execution of field programs and the production of land use reports. e Geological Survey of Canada, Geomorphologist, 1972- 1973. Geomorphologist mapping surficial geology and geomorphology. Conducted field mapping in Mackenzie Valley and Yukon Territory. Refined terrain classi- fication mapping system. Alaska Geological Society President-elect, 1980-1981 Chairman, 1979 AGS Symposium Chairman, Environmental Affairs Committee, 1977-1978 1968 University of London, England, B.Sc. (Hons.) in geography/geology. 1972 University of Ottawa, Canada, M.A. in geography. Hanley, P.T. and W.W. Wade, 1980. Review of supply- demand and marketing problems of OCS oil and gas’ from the Bering-Norton lease sale. Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska OCS Office. Hanley, P.T., W.W. Wade, and M. Feldman, 1980. St. George Basin petroleum technology assessment OCS Lease Sale No. 70 (draft). Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska OCS Office. Hanley, P.T., W.W. Wade, G. Harrison, D. Jones, 1980. Norton Basin OCS Lease Sale No. 57 petroleum development scenarios. Alaska OCS Socioeconomic Studies Program Technical Report No. 49. Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska OCS Office. Hanley, P.T. and H.M. French, 1979. Late glacial and marine events near Pembroke, upper Ottawa Valley. Geo- graphie Physique et Quatenaire. Hanley, P.T. and W.W. Wade, 1979. Lower Cook Inlet and Shelikof Strait petroleum development scenarios. Alaska OCS Socioeconomic Studies Program, Technical Report No. 43. Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska OCS Office. Hanley, P.T. and W.W. Wade, 1979. Western Gulf of Alaska petroleum development scenarios. Alaska OCS Socioeconomic Studies Program, Technical Report No. 35. Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau of Land Man- agement, Alaska OCS Office. Hanley, P.T. and W.W. Wade, 1979. Northern Gulf of Alaska petroleum development scenarios. Alaska OCS Socioeconomic Studies Program, Technical Report No. 29. Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau, of Land Man- agement, Alaska OCS Office. Wade, W.W. and P.T. Hanley, 1979. Gulf of Alaska devel- opment hinges on giant reserves. Oi] and Gas Journal, Vol. 77, No. 38, September 17, p. 111-115. Wade, W.W. and P.T. Hanley, 1979. Petroleum resource economics of the Gulf of Alaska. Paper presented to the 1979 Alaska Geological Society Symposium, Anchorage, Alaska, April 23-25, 1979. Hanley, P.T. and A. Moser, 1978. Beaufort Sea petroleum development scenarios for the State-Federal and Federal Outer Continental Shelf. Alaska OCS Socioeconomic Studies Program, Technical Report No. 6. Dames & Moore. Prepared for the Bureau of Land Management, Alaska OCS Office. French, H.M. and P.T. Hanley, 1975. Post-Champlain Sea drainage evolution near Pembroke, upper Ottawa Valley. Canadian Geographer, Vol. 19, 2, pp. 149-158. Hanley, P.T. and 0.L. Hughes, 1974. Preliminary draft of surficial geology and geomorphology Mackenzie Valley (Central part 64° to 68°N), Scale: 1:1,000,000. Geo- logical Survey of Canada Open File No. 189. Hanley, P.T., 1973. Bio-physical analysis and evalua- tion of capability, Kakwa Falls area, Alberta. Report prepared for the Land Use Assignment Committee. Hanley, P.T., 1973. Bio-physical analysis and evalua- tion of capability, Ft. McMurray-Gregoire Lake area, Alberta. Report prepared for the Land Use Assignment Committee. Hanley, P.T. et al., 1973. Surficial geology and geo- morphology of Fort Norman 96C, Carcajou Canyon 96D (part), Sans Sault Rapids 106H, District of Mackenzie, N.W.T. (preliminary drafts). Geological Survey of Canada Open File 155. Hughes, O.L., J.J. Veilette, J. Pilon, and P.T. Hanley, 1973. Terrain evaluation with respect to pipeline con- struction, Mackenzie transportation corridor, central part, lat. 65° to 68°N. Environmental Social Committee Northern Pipelines, Task Force on Northern Development, Report No. 73-37. Hanley, P.T., 1972. The distribution of landslides in the Ottawa Valley. Report prepared for the Terrain Sciences Division, Geological Survey of Canada. Hanley, P.T., 1972. The surficial geology and river terraces of Allumette Island and adjacent parts of Ontario and Quebec. University of Ottawa, unpublished M.A. thesis. Curriculum Vitae DAVID R. HINRICHS Title Staff Geologist Expertise Coal Geology Experience Staff Geologist With Firm « Participated in field studies in central and northern Florida which involved rock coring, detailed sampling and descriptions of soil (Dames & Moore sampler and SPT), and general foundation studies. Jobs required a working knowledge of drilling rigs, Florida strati- graphy and phosphate geology/mining practices. e Responsible for quality control and coordination on two projects involving coal fields in southern Wyoming and northwestern Colorado. « Participated in study involving data collection on ore reserves, deposit type, and mining practices of all known operating uranium mines/mills in the western United States. Assistant Geologist « Data compilation and construction of coal isopach, structure contour, overburden jisopach maps, along with coal resource estimates on federally-owned lands jin the Kemmerer, Rock Springs, Rawline, Yampa, and Danforth Hills Known Recoverable Coal Resource Areas. Prepared narrative reports on the geology and coal resources for quadrangles included in the KRCRA's. Project Manager « Determined reserves and economic feasibility of a lignite prospect in southeast Texas. In addition, prepared a report summarizing the economic viability of four other lignite prospects in southeast Texas. e Conducted literature investigation of oil-impregnated diatomite in the San Juaquin Valley, California. Academic B.S. in geology, Colorado State University. Background Professional American Association of Petroleum Geologists Affiliations Dames & Moore Curriculum Vitae PEERED a STEPHEN M. KELLER Title Staff Geologist Expertise Economic and Environmental Geology Experience Principal Investigator and Project Manager With Firm « Geological and ore reserves audits of uranium deposits in the following areas: Powder River Basin, Wyoming; Gas Hills uranium district, Wyoming; southern Rocky Mountains, Colorado; southeastern Utah; south Texas coastal plain; Grants mineral belt, New Mexico; and western Montana. e Development drilling and reserve estimates for east Texas lignite deposits. « Geological aspects of mine permit application for surface coal mining, Gillette area, Wyoming. e« Study of quantitative hydrogeological effects of proposed surface coal mine, Gillette area, Wyoming. « Literature searches and baseline geological descrip- tions for land parcels for U.S. Bureau of Land Management property transfers. e Geologic reconnaissance and fault investigation for proposed earthen dam sites, northern Wyoming. e Geologic section of alluvial valley floor study for proposed surface coal mine, Colorado Western Slope. « Geologic mapping and geotechnical study along route of proposed transmission line, Montana and South Dakota. Past e Uranium exploration and development drilling in Experience Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. « Coal development drilling and reserve estimates, Colorado Western Slope. « Bedrock and Quaternary quadrangle mapping, central Massachusetts. e Geological and hydrogeological investigations for proposed land application of wastewater, western New York. Dames & Moore Academic B.A. in geology, State University of New York (SUNY) Background at Buffalo. M.S. in geology SUNY collate at Fredonia, New York. Professional Society of Mining Engineers of American Institute of Affiliations Mining Engineers Denver Regional Exploration Geologists Society Curriculum Vitae ae a re Ge DAVID J. KROFT Title Principal Minerals Economist Expertise Mineral Economics/Economic Geology/Geopolitical Anal- ysis Experience Project Manager With Firm e The future supply of and demand for uranium for a confidential client. e Evaluation and analysis of ERDA and USGS uranium program data published since 1950 for the Electric Power Research Institute. « A study to assess the potential environmental, social, and economic effects of continued reliance on land mining to produce metals (cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel) available from manganese nodules if deep seabed mining does not take place or if it is delayed for the United States Department of Commerce. « Mineral resource study, West and East Pearl Rivers, Louisiana and Mississippi (sand and gravel) for the United States Army Corps of Engineers. « The future supply of and demand for molybdenum for a confidential client. e Cobalt, chromium, and nickel supply, demand, and stra- tegic importance for a confidential client. e The outlook for lead for a confidential client. e Determination and assessment of the economic con- siderations involved in the development of a Utah coal property for a confidential client. Principal Investigator « Inventory and market analysis of the potash resources of the Great Salt Lake Desert and Paradox Basin of Utah; evaluation and market analysis of the phosphate resources of Utah for. the United States Bureau of Land Management. « Economic analysis of transportation by alternative modes of uranium oxide from various points on the Colorado Plateau of UFg conversion facilities for a confidential client. Dames & Moore Past Experience Academic Background Professional Affiliations Awards and Honors Publications « Economic evaluation of the Folkston, Georgia heavy minerals (ilmenite, rutile, and zircon) deposit for a confidential client. — e A study of United States uranium mining capital and operating costs for a confidential client. e A preliminary economic evaluation of a Texas sand and gravel deposit for a confidential client. Studies in exploration geology for many mining companies in the western United States and Canada. e Included evaluations of porphyry copper-molybdenum and lead-zinc-silver deposits. Base geological officer, McChord Air Force Base, Washington. e Held position while serving in the United States Air Force. B.A. in geology and political science, University of Washington. M.S. in economic geology, University of Washington. Ph.D. in mineral economics, Stanford University. Society of Mining Engineers of AIME « Finance and Trust Officer (Bay Area Section) Peninsula Geologic Society Northwest Mining Association National Association of Business Economists Sigma Xi Evan Just Award 1976: presented by the American Institute of Mining Engineers, Bay Area Section "The Geopolitics of Non-Energy Minerals" "Future Uranium Supplies Vs. Demand: The Strategic Position of the United States" "The Strategic Position of the United States with Respect to Uranium Supply and Demand" "The Sand and Gravel Deposits of King County, Wash- ington" "The Geotopography of Pre-Glacial Western Washington" Curriculum Vitae JERRY D. LEWIS Title Project Geologist Expertise Exploration and Mineral Deposit Evaluation Industrial and Metallic Minerals Experience Project Geologist With Firm e Evaluation of geology and potential metallic and non- metallic mineral occurrences on the Olympic Peninsula in the State of Washington. e Geological evaluation and ore reserve calculations for various uranium properties in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah. e Field manager for coal drilling program in Canada. « Reserve evaluations on Texas lignite deposits, inclu- ding geology, structure, stratigraphy, and deter- mination of stripping ratios, overburden and con- struction of mine plan maps. « Assisted with open-pit design and tonnage calcula- tions for a uranium mine reclamation program in Colorado. e Assisted with equipment selection and cost deter- minations for various open-pit and underground mining engineering projects. e Field examination of locations for power plant siting studies. Project Manager e In charge of planning, drilling, coring, logging, and determination of reserves and quality for several lig- nite evaluation programs in Northeastern Texas. e In charge of the geological review of iron ore reserves and resources; ore characteristics, benefi- ciation and smelting qualities and problems for a northern Michigan iron mine. e In charge of assessing the base and precious mineral reserves and potential for a Colorado mining property. Dames & Moore Past Experience Academic Background Professional Affiliations Publications Languages Exploration geologist, Texaco, Inc. « Responsible for geologic mapping, structure analysis and assisting with the geological exploration for sulfur, petroleum and other minerals in the Permian Basin, and for the exploration and evaluation of base, precious and industrial minerals in New Mexico, Texas and New England. Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division e Responsible for the collection, evaluation, and re- port preparation for various hydrologic and geologic mapping projects in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Mining geologist, State of Michigan e Responsible for geologic and mineral property eval- uations including the organization and supervision of geophysical and geochemical surveys; field mapping, auger, rotary, and core drilling; and sampling pro- grams for metallic and non-metallic minerals; and industrial sand and gravel. Mining geologist-engineer, U.S. Bureau of Mines e Responsible for the geologic and economic evaluation of potential and operating mineral _ properties throughout the United States. Work involved geologic examinations, mine and mill design, costing, and financial studies for industrial, base, precious and ferrous minerals. Also involved in evaluation of waste isolation pilot plant projects in the Permain Basin of New Mexico. M.Sc. in geology, Michigan State University; additional mining and evaluation studies at Colorado School of Mines. Society of Exploration Geophysicists Society of Mining Engineers of AIME Author of several publications concerning industrial minerals, mining in Michigan, and geochemical trace element relationships in Precambrian shield areas. Contributor to a Bureau of Mines I.C. on the operation and costing of U.S. copper mines. Spanish Curriculum Vitae CHARLES E. MANN Title Principal-in-Charge Expertise Coal Market Analysis Coal Reserve Planning Fuel Choice Analysis Policy Analysis Experience Principal Investigator With Firm « Responsibility for development of services for U.S. coal producers and consumers. Past Director of Coal Studies, Energy and Environmental Experience Analysis, Inc. « Direction of market planning and strategic studies for coal producers, including demand and price forecasts, coal reserve and production cost estimates, statis- tical analyses of reserve quality, transportation studies, and preliminary engineering design and eco- nomic feasibility studies of coal handling facili- ties. e« Preparation of policy analyses of reclamation, air quality, health and safety, and other regulations affecting the coal industry. e Direction of coal reserve and ownership studies in western states. e Development of models of industrial fuel choice (coal vs. oil), and of coal supply and demand. Coal Industry Analyst, Office of Supply Policy and Contingency Planning, Federal Energy Administration e Assessment of coal prices and availability for con- version of electric utilities from oil to coal. e Estimation of costs and production effects of im- plementing surface mining legislation. Program Analyst, Office of Policy Analysis, Department of the Interior e Preparation of policy analyses considering economic and environmental effects of oi] shale leasing, Federal strip mine regulation, and coal development in the Northern Great Plains region. Dames & Moore Academic Background Honors Publications M.S. in political science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. B.S. in political science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of the Interior Commendation Mann, C.E. and J. Heller, Coal and Profitability (McGraw-Hill, 1979). Mann, C.E., et al., Coal: A Data Book (President's Com- mission on Coal, in press). Mann, C.E. and M. Lerner, et al., “Industrial Coal Use: Economics and Pollution Control," Proceedings, Fourth Symposium on Coal Utilization (NCA/BCR, 1977). Mann, C.E., "Federal Coal Leasing -- A William Tell Approach to Coal Models," Proceedings of Caltech - JPC Conference on Coal Models (in press). Curriculum Vitae ee ae a Ee RE ES ROBERT T. MOTT Title Senior Economist Expertise Energy and Transportation Economics Experience Project Manager and/or Principal Investigator With Firm * Coal demand and marketing studies for Sabine River Authority and Energy Re- serves Group. * Coal transportation studies for Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Florida Power & Light Company, Houston Lighting & Power Company, and South Mississippi Elec- tric Power Association. * Socioeconomic studies for El Paso Alaskan Gas Pipeline/LNG project. * Socioeconomic studies and environmental impact reports for strategic oil storage program. Transportation cost studies in Bolivia for The World Bank. Agricultural feeder road planning study for Kwara State, Nigeria. Economic feasibility analysis of Trans-Isthmian expressway in Panama. Site selection economic studies for Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Montana Power Company, and South Mississippi Electric Power Association. * Socioeconomic impact assessments for Arkansas Power & Light Company, Seminole Electric Power Cooperative, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, Texas Utilities, and Union Electric Company. * Regional impact assessment of environmental and socioeconomic effects of dredging operations in Oregon by Army Corps of Engineers. * Economic analysis of Montgomery County, Maryland, sanitary landfill site selec- tion and evaluation studies. Past Senior Economist, Westwood Research, Inc., Los Angeles Experience | * Project manager or principal investigator on major projects such as power plant siting, environmental impact studies, highway traffic analysis in Panama, rail traffic development in Iran and Turkey, waterborne trade in Iran, and an eco- nomic survey of South Korea. Transportation Economist, Stanford Research Institute * Principally involved in United Nations/World Bank-sponsored transportation planning study for Government of Bolivia, which included nearly a year of in- country field work. Economic Analyst, U.S. Government, Washington, D.C. ¢ Performed analyses of economic development trends and patterns in various Latin American countries; sector studies of transport infrastructure, agricultural and industrial production, and balance of payments. Dames & Moore Academic Background Professional Affiliations Publications B.A. in Spanish and economics, Michigan State University, 1956 Bachelor or Foreign Trade degree, American Graduate School of International Man- agement, 1957 M.A. in economics, University of California at Berkeley, 1963 American Economics Association; National Association of Business Economists; International Association of Energy Economists; Commonwealth Club of California Numerous reports regarding transportation and energy economics. Curriculum Vitae CRAIG A. SIMON Title Staff Mining Engineer Expertise Surface Mining Underground Mine Development Underground Coal Mining Experience Staff Engineer With Firm « Design and economic analysis of open pit uranium mine in Grant's Mineral Belt. « Design of underground uranium mine in Grant's Mineral Belt. « Selection and scheduling of excavation and haulage equipment, designing of material handling systems and analysis of production scheduling program at world's largest tar sand operation (Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada). « Investigations of numerous surface mining systems, including truck/shovel, shovel/rail, and BWE/conveyor for the U.S.B.M. in the report, "Design and Develop- ment of Area Terrace Pit Mining Systems." e Review of all existing coal mining operations on fed- eral land for the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). This investigation helped to determine whether "diligent and continuous development" was being met by each operator. Past Assistant Project Engineer Experience e Shaft sinking and mine development for new borare mine : in Death Valley, California. e Exploration drifting, station development, ore pass construction at new underground copper mine near Tooele, Utah. Surveyor and mine planning engineer at large under- ground coal mine in Trinidad, Colorado. Member of U.M.W.A. during a special foreman training program and a contract miner for two years following graduation from the University of Utah, Received Colo- rado Mine Foreman papers for coal mines. Dames & Moore Academic B.S., mining engineering, University of Utah Background Professional American Institute of Mining Engineers Affiliations Curriculum Vitae ES oe ee a ee ee | DEREK J. STEELE Title Associate Expertise Mining Engineering Experience Principal-in-Charge With Firm * Geologic investigations and exploratory boring programs for coal. ¢ Feasibility studies for coal mining operations. ¢ Property and mine evaluations. ¢ Mine design and mining layout. * Projects associated with strata control, support, surface subsidence, spontaneous combustion, mine ventilation, methane drainage, and environmental problems in underground mines. ¢ Mining economic analyses. ¢ Identification of coal supplies to meet stipulated consumer requirements. ¢ Coal supply contract investigations. * Coordination of United States coal mining services. ¢ International business development in the People’s Republic of China. Past Production and Managerial Duties, National Coal Board, United Kingdom Experience ¢ Production, and safety and health responsibilities in various U.K. coal mines employing up to 700 men. ¢ Longwall mining of deep, gassy, dusty, steep, and geologically-disturbed seams. Academic and Administrative Duties, North Staffordshire Polytechnic, United Kingdom ¢ Responsible for educational courses for post-graduate, graduate, technologist and technician students. ¢ Study of open pit and underground mine layout and design in coal, gypsum and rocksalt in Nord and Pas-de-Calais field and Lorraine field of Northern France; Ruhr and Saar coal fields of West Germany; Upper Silesian field of Poland; Campine field of Belgium; various mining areas of U.S. including Alabama, Col- orado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsyl- vania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and in the Canadian Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Academic B.Sc. in mining (with distinction), University of Newcastle-apon-Tyne, England Background First Ciass Honours degree in mining engineering, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Coal Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, U.K. Dames & Moore Professional Affiliations Registration Publications Awards Fellow of Institution of Mining Engineers; Member of Institution of Mining and Metallurgy; Society of Mining Engineers of AIME; and Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Chartered Engineer, U.K. Author of technical papers on coal industries of U.S. and Poland, and on mining environment. Author of technical mining publications relating particularly to mechanized mineral extraction techniques. Several national awards in U.K. Curriculum Vitae Ee Ee es ee ee ea] MICHAEL STODDARD Title Senior Mining Engineer Expertise Surface Mining Experience Senior Mining Engineer, British Mining Consultants With Firm Limited e Preliminary and detailed evaluation and design of surface coal mine in Zambia. e Strategic study and detailed design of surface coal mine in Spain. « Research study of surface coal mining methods for U.S. Bureau of Mines. e Study of potential for surface mining in a Spanish coal field. e Review of development plans for surface base metal mine in Ireland. e Technical audit of surface lignite mine in Greece. e Preliminary mine evaluation of mineral sands project in Gambia. Mine Superintendent, Gortdrum Mines Ltd., Ireland e Responsible for geology, engineering, production and maintenance departments at 1500 tpd open pit copper mine. Open Pit Superintendent, Irish Base Metals Ltd. Ireland « Responsible for engineering, production and mainten- ance at 200 tpd open pit base metal mine. Supervising Planning Engineer, Iron Ore Company of Canada « Responsible for reserve calculations, design, plan- ning and production scheduling of open pit iron mines. Work covered five operating mines with combined output of 8 million tpy and some 50 potential mines. Academic Associateship, Camborne School of Mines Background Professional Institution of Mining and Metallurgy Affiliations Institute of Quarrying Society of Mining Engineers of AIME Dames & Moore Curriculum Vitae RICHARD WAISSAR Title Senior Mining Engineer Expertise Mining Engineering Mine Management Experience Project Manager With Firm « Directed mine design work and capital and operating cost estimation for underground uranium mine projects in New Mexico. e« Analyzed development program and production schedules for Utah-based uranium mine operator. « Supervised review of open-pit mine plans and sched- ules. Past Vice President-Engineering, Nord Resources Corporation Experience e Made acquisition studies for metal and industrial mineral mining properties. e Directed start-up of underground gold mine and flota- tion-gravity plant project in Venezuela. e Had technical responsibility for tungsten operation in South West Africa (Namibia) including revision of underground mining program and changes in circuit of gravity beneficiation plant. Associate Professor, Colorado School of Mines e Taught underground mine design, mine administration, drilling and blasting, mine safety, and surveying. Mine Superintendent, Park City Ventures e Supervised preproduction underground development work of lead-zinc-silver mine with direction of produc- tion, engineering, geology, and maintenance depart- ments. Assistant General Manager, Rosario Resources Corpora- tion e Responsible for personnel, industrial relations, and safety departments at underground lead-zinc-silver mine and flotation-cyanidation plant in Honduras. Dames & Moore Academic Background Professional Affiliations Foreign Languages Resident Manager, Rosario Mexicana « Managed all production, development and exploration activities for three underground silver mines and flotation plant in southern Mexico. Responsibilities included mine planning, budget preparation, produc- tion, and relations with union and government offi- cials. Civil Engineer, Tudor Engineering Company « Designed route location and collaborated on under- ground station design for consulting firm involved in design of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit System. Mining Engineer, United Nuclear Corporation e Directed grade control department and performed mine engineering work for two underground uranium mines in New Mexico. Engineer, Orinoco Mining Company e Prepared mine plans and made pit limit studies at large open-pit iron mine in Venezuela. M.Sc. in mining engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado. B.Sc. in engineering, Columbia University School of Engineering, New York. B.A. in liberal arts, Columbia College, New York. Society of Mining Engineers of Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers Speaks Spanish fluently RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. INTRODUCTION Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. (RAA) is a minerals exploration and development company. The company is founded upon broad experience in the North, with indi- viduals who have worked in Alaska for as long as forty years. In the North, where large expenditures do not necessarily produce satisfactory results, RAA has found that there is no substitute for experience. RAA professionals have worked from the North Slope to the Panhandle, and from the Canadian border to the Aleutian Islands. RAA was incorporated in June of 1970 to bring mining industry investment capital to Alaska to conduct grass-roots minerals exploration programs. This concept was so successful that in 1975 the company expanded to the 48 con- tinguous states where it is currently under contract to explore for uranium for a major utility. The $36 million in minerals exploration expended by the company to date has resulted in the discovery of numerous coal, uranium, copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, silver, tin, tungsten, and gold prospects and properties, and new uranium, volcanogenic massive sulfide, and tin-tungsten districts in Alaska and throughout the western United States. In 1970, exploration in eastern Alaska resulted in the location of a potentially signficant prophyry copper-molydenum deposit. Subsequent Alaska exploration has been directed toward the discovery of high-grade massive sulfide deposits in/on southeastern Alaska, the Brooks Range, the Seward Peninsula, and the North Flank of the Alaska Range. During this period, RAA explored some of the more interesting shale-hosted massive sulfide prospects in the Red Dog-Lik area of the DeLong Mountains and massive sulfide targets in the Brooks Range. Presently, RAA is conducting extensive drilling in the area between Tok and Delta as a joint venture partner with a major mining company. In 1975, RAA proved that uraniferous Tertiary sediments exist in Alaska. Since then, the company has discovered and acquired very promising Tertiary uranium deposits on the Seward Peninsula and elsewhere. A large and highly mineralized tungsten belt was also discovered in 1978. In 1979, numerous uranium-tin vein systems, greisen tin-gold deposits, Bolivian-style silver- tin deposits, silver and gold volcanic-exhalative deposits, gold telluride deposits in volcanic calderas, and high-grade skarn copper-gold-silver- molybdenum deposits were discovered. NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATION LANDS EXPLORATION Over the years, RAA has worked for the majority of the Alaska Native Regional Corporations and is presently very active in the exploration of Native lands. In recent years, the company has invested its own funds in reconnaissance exploration, property acquisition, and leases on Native regional corporation fee lands. Currently, RAA is conducting a minerals exploration program under contract to a petroleum and minerals company on RAA-leased Native fee lands in Alaska. This program involves helicopter- supported minerals exploration and drilling in the Tetlin Reservation area and in the’ Aleut and Bristol Bay Native Corporation Regions. The company's efforts to. assist one Native corporation with its land trades resulted in what may be considered the largest land trade in U.S. history between a private corporation and the state and federal governments. The settlement of this land trade resulted in the acquisition of highly valuable oil, gas, coal, timber, mineral and surface lands for this Native corporation which previously had only been allocated glaciated mountains and active volcanic peaks from which to select its land. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS RAA's discovery of major volcanogenic massive sulfides in the Bonnifield and eastern Alaska Ranges, should result in the development of several mines for zinc, lead, copper, gold, and silver. RAA is credited with the discovery of the first enriched chalcocite blanket porphyry copper deposit in the Yukon-Tanana Uplands. The discovery of Tertiary related uranium on the Seward Peninsula, and in the Ruby-Melozitna andd Circle Hot Springs areas has created considerable excitement, exploration, and property work in the industry. RESOURCES The company owns and operates a geochemical and assay laboratory and operates its own geophysical equipment, including helicopter and fixed wing airborne spectrometers. To support its Alaskan field operations, the company has a Cessna 185 equipped with wheels and skiis and two Cessna 206's. RAA maintains an extensive radio communications network for its operations, including SSB, UHF, and VHF systems. In-house, and through its subsidiaries, RAA owns and utilizes a large variety of exploration equipment. The company owns five Data General computers: a Nova, three Eclipse models, and an $130 scientific model. These are used both internally and to provide accounting services to clients in Anchorage and Fairbanks. In addition to its corporate head- quarters, the company's facilities in Fairbanks include warehouses, a hangar, a laboratory, and a large geologic library. Through the company's office at the Colorado School of Mines Research Institute in Golden, Colorado, exploration for uranium and other minerals is conducted in the western states. The Golden office maintains its own support facilities, including computers, geologic library, drafting, engin- eering, and other services necessary to support over three million dollars per year in minerals exploration. Evaluation and development work through joint ventures to be conducted through this office is expected to reach an additional five million dollars per year. During ten years of exploration and property evaluation, RAA has acquired extensive in-house geological and logistical expertise. RAA's files contain over one million elemental determinations, pulps, maps, and other geologic and property data. The company has discovered and acquired approxi- mately 200 properties. In addition, RAA has conducted coal exploration and evaluation programs in mid-continent and eastern coastal states. Alaska experience in mining and civil engineering, mining geology, geochemistry and geophysics, construction, logistics, land, resources, law, and management helps form the basis for the varied professional consulting services that our firm has provided to clients. STATEWIDE EXPERIENCE RECORDS Efficient project planning is enhanced by RAA's extensive Alaska exper- ience base and by its established longterm relationships with locally knowledgeable people. In addition, a considerable information base including maps, photos, reports, cost data, and infrastructure has been developed and is immediately available when needed. TECHNICAL LIBRARY RAA has an excellent technical library to which new publications are systematically added. It includes many private reports, unpublished govern- ment reports and open files, air photos, published reports and reference works, and out-of-print publications. The library contains geological and mineral resource compilations done internally that encompass virtually all the available information on Alaska geology and mineral resources. SUBSIDIARIES The company owns two subsidiary corporations: Systronics, Inc., and Northern Leasing, Inc. Systronics (RAA's computer service subsidiary), has its headquarters in Fairbanks. It provides a full range of computer services, including time- share accounting, software programming, and hardware maintenance. The time-share division of Systronics serves more than 100 clients in Fairbanks and Anchorage. Northern Leasing, also with headquarters in Fairbanks, supplies rental equipment to the minerals industry. It leases and rents nearly any type of equipment needed in a minerals exploration program including ground and airborne geophysical gear, VHF, UHF, and SSB radios, Scientrex BGS-1L scintillation counters, Exploranium GRS-101, scintillometers, GAM-1 spectro- meters, GIS-3 spectrometers, airborne spectrometers, Crone electromagnetic units, magnetometers, recording base magnetometers, Radem UHF electro- magnetic units, portable generators, rock saws, most types of camp gear, vehicles, and aircraft. PARTIAL LISTING OF CLIENTS Alaska Mining & Milling Co. Alaska Native Foundation, Inc. The Aleut Corporation American Smelting and Refining Co. Amoco Mineral Co. The Anaconda Company APEX Mining Co. Bear Creek Mining Co. Bering Straits Native Corporation Calista Corporation Canadian Superior Exploration, Ltd. Chevron Oil Corp. Chugach Natives, Inc. Cities Service Mineral Corp. Cominco-American, Inc. Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Dome Mines Doyon Ltd. Dry Creek Mining Co. Duval International Corp. Earth Resources, Inc. EXXON Fluor Alaska, Inc. Grandview Exploration Co. Gulf Oil Corp. Houston 0i1 & Minerals Corp. INEXCO Mining Co. International Minerals and Chemical Corp. International Nickel Co. Kennecott Copper Corp. Koniag Corp. The Menk Mining Co. Mine Finders, Inc. NANA Regional Corp. Noranda Exploration, Inc. North American Development Corp. Placer-Amex, Inc. Placid Oil Co. Ranchers Exploration & Development Corp. Ray Stanford Mines Rio-Algom-Rio Tinto Seldovia Native Association Inc. Steamboat Mining Inc. Sunshine Mining Inc. System Fuels Inc. Urangesel Ischaft Utah Mines Ltd. 3230 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Telephone: (907) 479-6231 / 6097 Telex: 090 35402 Telecopy: 479-5690 5926 McIntyre Street, Golden, Colorado 80401 Telephone: (303) 278-7250 Telex: 45-537 Telecopy: 278-2529 BES ~ @Lloyd NORTH DAKOTA 17 Bull Mountain Whitetail TLLINOIS $ IN 1970 7 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 MILLIONS WESTERN U.S. OPERATIONS ee @ Properties ALASKAN OPERATIONS ™@ Exploration areas ®@ Properties B® active Property Drilling Exploration expenditures through 1979 Estimated expenditures 1980 COVER: Front and back water color illustrations commissioned and copyrighted by Resource As- sociates of Alaska, Inc. Artist Barbara Pederson Lecomte of Fairbanks Photo credits Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. wishes to extend its gratitude to all of its employees and consultants for their contribution of photographs for use in this brochure View of Mount McKinley looking to the southwest. SUBSIDIARIES The company owns two subsidiary corporations: Systronics, Inc., and Northern Leasing, Inc. Systronics, RAA's computer service subsidiary, has its headquarters in Fairbanks. It provides a full range of computer services, including time- share accounting, software program- ming, and hardware maintenance. The time-share division of Systronics serves more than 100 clients in Fair- banks and Anchorage. Northern Leasing, also with head- quarters in Fairbanks, supplies rental equipment to the minerals industry. It leases and rents nearly any type of equipment needed in a minerals ex- ploration program, including ground and airborne geophysical gear, VHF, UHF and SSB radios, Scientrex BGS- 1L scintillation counters, Exploranium GRS-101_ scintillometers, GAM-1 spectrometers, GIS-3 spectrometers, airborne spectrometers, Crone elec- tromagnetic units, magnetometers, recording base magnetometers, Radem UHF electromagnetic units, portable generators, rock saws, most types of camp gear, vehicles, and air- craft. Computer Room at Systronics, Inc., RAA's data processing subsidiary. PARTIAL LISTING OF CLIENTS Alaska Mining & Milling Co. Alaska Native Foundation, Inc. The Aleut Corporation American Smelting and Refining Co. Amoco Mineral Co. The Anaconda Company APEX Mining Co. Bear Creek Mining Co. Bering Straits Native Corporation Calista Corporation Canadian Superior Exploration, Ltd. Chevron Oil Corp. Chugach Natives, Inc. Cities Service Mineral Corp. Cominco-American, Inc. Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Dome Mines Doyon Ltd. Dry Creek Mining Co. Duval International Corp. Earth Resources, Inc. EXXON Fluor Alaska, Inc. Grandview Exploration Co. Gulf Oil Corp. Houston Oil & Minerals Corp. INEXCO Mining Co. International Minerals and Chemical Corp. International Nickel Co. Kennicott Copper Corp. Koniag Corp. The Menk Mining Co. Mine Finders, Inc. NANA Regional Corp. Noranda Exploration, Inc. North American Development Corp. Placer-Amex, Inc. Placid Oil Co. Ranchers Exploration & Development Corp. Ray Stanford Mines Rio Algom-Rio Tinto Seldovia Native Association Inc. Standard Oil Co. of California Steamboat Mining Inc. Sunshine Mining Co. System Fuels Inc. Urangesellschaft Utah Mines Ltd. Northern Leasing’s hangar located on Metro Field, Fairbanks, Alaska. Lawrence E. Heiner, Chairman and President (seated), E.R. Chipp, Senior Vice President and Chief Geologist. THE COMPANY Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. (RAA), is a minerals exploration and development company. RAA was in- corporated in June of 1970 to bring mining industry investment capital to Alaska to conduct grass-roots minerals exploration programs. This concept was so successful that the company expanded to the 48 con- tiguous states in 1975, where it is cur- rently under contract to explore for uranium for a major utility. The 36 million dollars in minerals exploration expended by the company to date has resulted in the discovery of numerous uranium, copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, silver, tin, tungsten, and gold prospects and properties, and new districts for uranium and volcanogen- ic massive sulfides and tin-tungsten in Alaska and the western United States. In 1970, exploration in eastern Alaska resulted in the location of the best porphyry copper-molybdenum deposit thus far discovered in Alaska. Later Alaskan exploration was devoted to high-grade massive sulfide deposits in the Brooks Range, Seward Peninsula, North Flank of the Alaska Range, and southeastern Alaska. Dur- ing this period RAA acquired some of the better shale-hosted massive sulfide prospects in the Red Dog-Lik area of the DeLong Mountains and massive sulfide targets in the Brooks Range. The richest of these discoveries were made in the North Flank area. More than 50 massive sulfide occurrences with high precious metal content were acquired within this 400 square mile area between Tok and Delta. Present- ly, RAA is conducting extensive drill- ing in this district as a joint venture partner with a major mining company. In 1975, RAA proved that uraniferous Tertiary sediments exist in Alaska. Since then, the company has Corporate Headquarters, Fairbanks, Alaska. Bob Fankhauser examines a sulfur deposit in the Makushin area of Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands. Executive Secretary Pamela Backlund operates RAA's word processing and electronic com- munication equipment. discovered and acquired very promis- ing Tertiary uranium deposits on the Seward Peninsula and elsewhere. A large and highly mineralized tungsten belt was also discovered in 1978. In 1979, numerous uranium-tin vein systems, greisen tin-gold deposits, Bolivian-style silver-tin deposits, silver and gold volcanic-exhalative deposits, gold telluride deposits in volcanic calderas, and high-grade skarn copper-gold-silver-molybden- um deposits were discovered. To date, RAA's exploration programs in the lower 48 have resulted in the discovery and acquisition of 18 significant properties. RAA is now of- fering these properties for joint ven- ture for the next phase of exploration drilling. Tom Benjamin and Mitra Vuicich prepare samples in the lab for final analysis. Growth of the company has caused a shift in emphasis from contract minerals exploration to management of joint ventures in which a venture partner may earn a percentage in an RAA-owned property by expending an agreed upon sum in beneficial work on the property. In pursuit of its goal to become a mineral producer, the company has made major in- vestments in exploration in Alaska and elsewhere, which have resulted in the acquisition of several significant properties for gold, silver, uranium, tin, and tungsten. Among these are seven placer gold-tin properties in the Ruby District, two placer gold proper- ties in the Rampart District, and one Dave Browne crushes core samples for lab analysis. Camp kitchen at RAA's Delta project. Cooks Susan MacLeod (foreground), and Margit Muntzert prepare meals. placer gold property in the Circle District. RAA has geologic evidence in Alaska which may lead to the recognition of another massive sulfide district and a major tin-tungsten district. The com- pany is presently seeking joint ven- ture partners for further exploration and development of these properties. NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORA- TION LANDS EXPLORATION Over the years, RAA has worked for the majority of the Alaska Native Regional Corporations, and is present- ly very active in exploration on Native lands. In recent years, the company has invested its own funds in recon- naissance exploration, property ac- quisition, and leases on Native regional corporation fee lands. Cur- rently, RAA is conducting a minerals exploration program under contract to a petroleum and minerals company on RAA-leased Native fee lands in Alaska. This program involves helicopter-supported minerals ex- ploration and drilling in the Tetlin Reservation area, and in the Aleut and Bristol Bay Native Corporation Regions. The company’s efforts to assist one Native corporation with its land trades resulted in what may be considered the largest land trade in U.S. history between a private cor- poration and the state and federal governments. The settlement of this land trade resulted in the acquisition of highly valuable oil, gas, coal, timber, mineral and surface lands for this Native corporation, who previously had only been allocated glaciated mountains and active volcanic peaks from which to select its land. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS RAA's discovery of major volcano- genic massive sulfides in the Bon- nifield and eastern Alaska Range, should result in the development of several mines for zinc, lead, copper, gold, and silver. RAA is credited with the discovery of the first enriched chalcocite blanket porphyry copper deposit in the Yukon-Tanana Minerals sample reference display at RAA's Fairbanks office. The Company's Cessna 206 with its airborne spectrometer gear mounted aboard. Drilling for massive sulfides in the Bonnifield district of the Alaska range. Toe-in landing of a Hughes 500D helicopter to pick up a geologist from the side of the moun- tain in the Alaska range. NESS The Company's 110 foot exploration vessel towing mess hall and crews quarters; a cost effective means of exploration in southeastern Alaska. computers, geologic library, drafting, engineering, and other services necessary to support over three million dollars per year in minerals ex- ploration. Evaluation and develop- ment work through joint ventures is expected to reach an additional five million dollars per year, to be con- ducted through this office. During ten years of exploration and property evaluation, RAA has ac- quired extensive in-house geological and logistical expertise. RAA’s files contain over 1,000,000 elemental determinations, pulps, maps, and other geologic and property data. The company has discovered and acquired approximately 200 properties. In addi- tion, RAA has conducted coal ex- ploration and evaluation of the mid- continent and eastern coastal states. Helicopter assisted staking crew, North Flank, Alaska Range. Tour of gold properties south of Lake Iliamna. equipped with wheels and skiis, and two Cessna 206’s. RAA maintains an extensive radio communications net- work for its operations, including SSB, UHF, and VHF systems. In- house, and through its subsidiaries, RAA owns and utilizes a large variety of exploration equipment. The com- pany owns five Data General com- puters: a Nova, three Eclipse models, and an $130 scientific model. These are used both internally and to pro- vide accounting services to clients in Dave Butherus (foreground), and Rod Blakestad on geologic recon, North Flank of the Alaska range. sedimentary prospects, a potential Pina Blanca-type property, and a Wyoming-type uraniferous basin in Montana. These and similar programs have resulted in the acquisition of over 30 properties totaling more than 100,000 acres. RESOURCES The company owns and operates a geochemical and assay laboratory and operates its own geophysical equip- ment, including helicopter and fixed wing airborne spectrometers. To support its Alaskan field opera- tions, the company has a Cessna 185 Float plane brings in supplies to one of the Company's exploration crews in southeastern Alaska. Anchorage and Fairbanks. In addition to its corporate headquarters, the company’s facilities in Fairbanks in- clude warehouses, a hangar, a laboratory, and a large geologic library. Through the company's office at the Colorado School of Mines Research Institute in Golden, Colorado, ex- ploration for uranium and other com- modities is conducted in the western states. The Golden office maintains its own support facilities, including RAA's Golden, Colorado, office at the Colorado School of Mines complex. Gazelle helicopter with RAA’s airborne spectrometer gear aboard. a oO ed Samples being analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in RAA's lab. Uplands. The discovery of Tertiary related uranium on the Seward Penin- sula, and in the Ruby-Melozitna and Circle Hot Springs areas has created considerable excitement, exploration, and property work in the industry. The company has discovered and ac- quired several significant hard and soft rock uranium properties in the western United States. Key land posi- tions are held by RAA in such pro- spective regions as the Sierra Madre- Medicine Bow area, where industry and government sources are focusing on Precambrian quartz pebble con- glomerates. Other discoveries include those in the historic Marysvale District, several basin and range Scintillometer registers high radioactivity on one of RAA's uranium finds in Alaska. Drilling for uranium near Meeker, Colorado. Hughes 500D helicopter slings in a load of materials to a Delta project Mike Donnelly takes scintillometer readings on a quartz pebble con- drill site. glomerate outcrop in the Sierra Madre-Medicine Bow area. Lawrence E. (Lonny) Heiner, President. Mr. Heiner has B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mining Engineering and Mineral Benefication from the University of Alaska. His professional experience in- cludes management, engineering, explora- tion, research, applied geochemistry and geophysics, and computer technology. His considerable experience in placer explora- tion and evaluation is of particular usefulness in Alaska. Mr. Heiner has many publications of interest to the min- ing industry. He is a registered profes- sional engineer and registered land surveyor, and sits on the State of Alaska Board of Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors Examiners. Mr. Heiner is a member and Chairman of the Board of Directors. E. R. (Ed) Chipp, Senior Vice President and Chief Geologist. As Chief Geologist since 1970, Mr. Chipp has been responsi- ble for the discovery of many new geological concepts, mineral districts, and individual prospects. Strong conceptual capabilities are backed by twenty years experience in Alaska, Nevada, and the Yukon. Specific expertise has been established in volcanic and shale-hosted massive sulfides, volcanic-exhalative precious metals, tin veins and greisens, tungsten skarns, copper-gold skarns, vein and sedimentary uranium deposits, and copper-molybdenum porphyries. Mr. Chipp earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Nevada Mackay School of Mines. Published reports are with the Alaska Geological Survey and NASA, plus numerous private reports have been prepared for clients. Mr. Chipp is a member of the Board of Directors. Norman H. (Norm) Moore, Financial Vice President and Comptroller. Mr. Moore has a B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Alaska and is a C.P.A. Before joining RAA, he was treasurer for Arctic First Federal Savings and Loan, an Accountant for Main LaFrentz and Co., and did consulting work for the North Slope Borough to implement its com- puterized accounting system. In addition to his duties with the company, Mr. Moore is President of Systronics, Inc., a data processing firm which is an RAA sub- sidiary. He also serves as Vice President of another company subsidiary, Northern Leasing, Inc. CORPORATE MANAGEMENT Fairbanks office Gary D. Anderson Thomas A. Benjamin David L. Butherus Norm G. Corner Linda S. Faglie Judith M. Gouwens Erik W. Hansen David B. Heiner Barry L. Hoffmann Garry Hutchison Carl H. Marrs James K. Muntzert Clynton R. Nauman James C. Pray John D. Robinson Robert E. (Bob) Fankhauser, Alaska Operations Manager. Mr. Fankhauser earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology from Kent State University and Oregon State University. His experience in mining geology and exploration in- cludes employment as a mine geologist at Urda-Henderson and Climax. He has worked in exploration and development in Alaska since 1969. Mr. Fankhauser has supervised substantial drilling-evaluation projects, and has managed large recon- naissance programs that included geo- chemistry, geophysics, and detailed geologic mapping. Projects conducted under his supervision have made signifi- cant discoveries which resulted in follow- up work continuing to the present: He is experienced in budget preparation, con- tract negotiations, cost control, and management. Golden office Edward R. Bartels Donald O. Birkholz Douglas W. Charlton R Ann Tipton Donnelly Howard P. Flomberg Raymond E. Flood A A Frederick M. Haggett Charles B. Hutchens Don R. Muchow Franklin J. Phillips Oliver J. Roman Dorothy L. Tompkins Kirk W. Williams Lonny Heiner and Ed Chipp review samples collected in the field. Robert A. (Bob) Rivera, Vice President of Western U.S. Operations. Mr. Rivera earned his B.Sc. in Mining Engineering and his M.Sc. in Engineering Science Mineral Technology from the University of California at Berkeley. He has been a geophysicist for Union Carbide Corpora- tion and a mining engineer at its Pine Creek Tungsten Mine, as well as chief geophysicist for Placer Development Ltd. Mr. Rivera joined RAA as_ Chief Geophysicist and is now the Operations Manager of the company’s Golden, Col- orado, office. Michael F. (Mike) Donnelly, Vice Presi- dent and Manager of Energy Program Development, Western U.S. His respon- sibilities include commodity selection, conceptualization, development of ex- ploration programs, and selection of uranium joint venture partners. Mr. Don- nelly holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Stan- ford University. His industry experience dates from 1965. Formerly, he held posi- tions with the U.S. Geological Survey, Atlantic-Richfield Co., Dames & Moore, and Occidental Petroleum Corp. This work involved the economic geology of metallic and non-metallic minerals, coal, oil, gas, and geothermal systems. It also involved engineering geology, hydrology, seismology, and petroleum, mineral engineering, and resource economics. James H. (Jim) Johnson, Manager of Inter- nal Operations. Mr. Johnson received his B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Alaska. After four years as a Laboratory Supervisor for RAA, he became Assistant to the President and Manager of the Land Department. In this capacity, he has gained knowledge and ex- perience in budgeting, contract design and administration, project management, and other aspects of the company’s business. Mr. Johnson is responsible for project development and selection of joint ven- ture partners. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. TELEPHONE: (907) 479-6231 /6097 TELEX: O90 35402 BIBLIOGRAPHY ALASKAN OFFICE 1970 Fortymile Exploration Project, Alaska 1971 Forty-mile Exploration Project, Alaska plus Drill Evaluation of Prospects Chulitna Exploration Project Snoopy Copper Molybdenum Prospect Drilling 1972 Evaluation of Certain Lands For Withdrawal Priority For Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Examination of Known & Potential Mineral Resources Within Certain Lands Of The Koniag Region & Adjacent Thereto Known And Potential Mineral Resources Of Certain Lands Within The Tanana Chiefs Region Mineral Resources Evaluation Of All Or Portions Of Twelve Quadrangles In North- western Tanana Chiefs Region Resource Evaluation Of The Aleut League Region Section 1: Lands of Similar Character to Village Lands Section 2: Agriculture Section 3: Fisheries Exclusive of Fur Seals Section 4: The Pribilof Fur Seals Section 5: Summary of Known and Potential Mineral and Hydrocarbon Resources between Stepovak and Samalga Islands with Sundry Notes on Other Favorable Areas and Geo-thermal Occurrences Section 6: Transportation and Harbors Resource Evaluation Of The Chugach Natives, Inc. Region Snoopy Drilling, 1972 Soil And Rock Geochemical Study On The Flat Claim Group, Alaska Summary Geologic Discussion Of The Jiles-Knudson Prospect, Boulder Creek, Alaska Bibliography, (cont'd) 1973 Land & Mineral Resource Evaluation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Mineral Resource Evaluation In The Calista Region Potential Mineral Resources Within Village Withdrawals Of The Nana Region Preliminary Evaluation & Recommendations For Ranchers’ Upper Chistochina River Area Properties Preliminary Evaluation: Peters Creek Proposal Preliminary Evaluation Tyonek Reservation vs Tyonek Village Under Ancsa Preliminary Report On The Seldovia Village Withdrawal, Seldovia Quadrangle Report on Exploration In Southeastern Alaska 1974 Field Exploration, Nenana Coal Field Geology And Geochemistry Of Certain Lands Within The Proposed Lake Clark National Park Land And Mineral Resource Evaluation, Calista Corporation Preliminary Report Drilling Results, Upper Chistochina River Area Properties Report of Southeastern, Alaska Exploration Report Of The Annual Assessment Work On The Cornwallis Prospect Ryan Lode Gold Prospect, Ester Dome Area, Alaska Taurus-Bluff Option, Geology And Drilling 1975 Mineral Exploration Program, Ambler River District, Alaska The 1975 Reconnaissance Geochemical And Geological Investigation Of Koniag Lands On The Alaska Peninsula Abstract, Placer Mining Methods In Alaska Bonnifield Project, Alaska, 1975 Massive Sulfide Exploration RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Bibliography, (cont'd) 1975 Coal Resource Evaluation Of The Northern Alaska Range Coal Basins Evaluation And Recommendations, Urangesellschaft Northern Alaska Uranium Drilling Project, California Creek Basin & Grubstake Basin Geology And EM Survey Of The Endy Prospect Mineral Resource Evaluation For Calista Corporation Preliminary Report, Drilling Results For 1975, Upper Chistochina River Area Properties A Proposal, Mineral Studies Of Certain ANCSA 17(d) (2) Lands In Alaska Solomon I Project, Reconnaissance Mineral Exploration, South-Western Seward Peninsula, Alaska 1976 Land And Mineral Resource Evaluation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Evaluation And Recommendations, Urangesellschaft Northern Alaska Uranium Drilling Project, California Creek Basin, Grubstake Basin and Jumbo Claim Block Mineral Exploration Program, Ambler River District And Wiseman Quadrangle, Alaska Bonnifield Project, Alaska, 1976 Massive Sulfide Exploration Cobalt And Salt Resources of Alaska Final Report Of Geological And Geochemical Investigations Conducted By JV Recon During 1976 On Behalf Of Cook Inlet Region Inc. Geochemical Study Of Stream Sediment Data, Delta Area, Alaska Massive Sulfide Exploration Within The Wrangell-Revillagagedo Metamorphic Belt, Alaska Reconnaissance Geochemistry And Geology Of D-1 Lands Of The Philip Smith Mountains And Arctic Quadrangles, Alaska Reconnaissance Uranium Exploration In Alaska Volume 1: Text And Appendices A-G RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Bibliography, (cont'd) 1976 Summary, Conclusions, And Recommendations Of Final Report Of Land And Mineral Evaluation Conducted For Cook Inlet Region Inc. Wales Project, 1976 Massive Sulfide Exploration in Southeast Alaska WICC Project, Brooks Range Alaska 1977 Alaska Uranium Project Assessment Work, 1977-78 On Bear Creek Mining Co. Properties, Ambler District, Alaska Cotter 1977 Alaska Uranium Project, Southern Alaska Range, Susitna Basin, And Talkeetna Mountains Interpretation Of A Magnetometer Survey, Middlefork Property, Alaska Liberty Bell Diamond Drilling And Geol ogy Peternie Prospect, Tanacross C-4 Quadrangle, Alaska, 1977 Drilling And Reconnais- sance Preliminary Report On Geology And Mineral Potential Of D-2 Lands On The Alaskan Peninsula RAA Portion Of Report For 1977 Massive Sulfide Exploration, Bonnifield Project, Alaska Results Of The 1977 Exploration Program, Delta Project, Alaska, Volume I Review Of Uranium Exploration Program, 1977, North Park Project, Colorado Wales 77, Southeast Alaska Massive Sulfide Exploration WCC Project, Brooks Range Alaska 1977 Property And Land Evaluation, Volume I AY Project, Western Yukon Crystalline Terrain, 1977 Massive Sulfide Exploration 1978 AY Project 1978, Geophysical Evaluation Of Boundary Property, Alaska, Moose Creek Prospect, Yukon, Borden Creek Prospect, Yukon RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Bibliography, (cont'd) 1978 Exploration And Evaluation Of Land In The Tetlin Indian Reservation Volume I, Geology Of The Delta Massive Sulfide District, Alaska Volume I, H-Project 1978, Table Of Contents And Summary Report Regional and Detailed Exploration In Numerous Areas Of Alaska Volume II, HI 1978 Exploration And Evaluation Of Lands In Interior Alaska Volume III, HSP-78, Exploration And Evaluation of Lands On The Seward Peninsula And Adjacent Areas Volume IV, HSW Crew, 1978 Exploration And Evaluation Of Lands In Southwest Alaska Volume V, HSU, 1978, Southeast Alaska Uranium Exploration Volume VI, HSM, 1978, Southeast Alaska Massive Sulfide-Gold Exploration Volume VII, HK 1978, Hyder, Alaska - Stewart, B.C., Gold-Silver-Massive Sulfide Prospects And Exploration Uranium Exploration & Development Program, Alaska 1979 Central Alaska Uranium-Tin-Tungsten Program Exploration And Evaluation Of The Tetlin Indian Reservation Exploration And Evaluation Of Bristol Bay Native Corporation Lands Exploration And Evaluation Of The Aleut Native Corporation Lands Geology Of The Delta Massive Sulfide District, Alaska 1979 Ord Mountain Project, California Panamint Gold Study, Inyo County, California Uranium Exploration And Evaluation Program Completion Report, 1979 Annual Work Plan 1980 Geology Of The South Flank Of The Alaska Range With Descriptions Of The Powell Gulch, Zackly And Tsusena Creek Prospects And Selected Targets BM Claim Block, Seward Peninsula, Alaska RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Bibliography, (cont'd) 1980 Kiss Claim Block Pit, Sherpa, And Blossom Claim Groups Melozitna-Tanana Properties Christian Creek Tungsten-Massive Sulfide Prospect RO Claims, Kupreanof Mountain Other Programs Currently In Progress RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. 3230 AIRPORT WAY, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 TELEPHONE:(907) 479-6231 /6097 TELEX: O90 35402 DR. GARY D. ANDERSEN Geologist Mr. Andersen earned his Ph.D. in Geology from the University of North Carolina and B.S. in Geology from Portland State University. His exploration experience in Alaska dates to 1968, with four years in southeast Alaska, two years in southwest Alaska, and one year in the Alaska Range. Duties included regional and detailed mapping, geochem- istry, geophysics, and petrographic research. Projects involved work in Cu-Mo porphyry provinces, uranium reconnaissance, volcanogenic massive sulfide environments, and gold districts. Commodity experience includes copper, molybdenum, lead, zinc, silver, gold, platinum, mercury, nickel, and uranium. Dr. Andersen has made significant personal contributions toward the discovery of massive sulfide deposits presently undergoing evaluation by drilling. He has been in charge of field crews, varying between seven and eleven people the last three years. Currently he is in charge of gologic evaluation for three Native lease areas. Gary has a Thesis titled: "Distribution of Copper and Zinc in Groundwater in a Selected Area of Known Mineralization, Cabarrus and Stanly Counties, North Carolina. LN A RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. NY/ ie eee] TELEX: O90 35402 E. R. (Ed) CHIPP Chief Geologist and Senior Vice President As Chief Geologist since 1970, Mr. Chipp has been responsible for the discovery of many new geological concepts, mineral districts, and individual prospects. Strong conceptual capabilities are backed by twenty years experience in Alaska, Nevada, and the Yukon. Specific expertise has been established in volcanic and shale-hosted massive sulfides, volcanic-exhalative precious metals, tin veins and greisens, tungsten skarns, copper-gold skarns, vein and sedimentary uranium de- posits, and copper-molybdenum porphyries. Mr. Chipp earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Nevada Mackay School of Mines. As Research Assistant for the Nevada Bureau of Mines, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Mr. Chipp participated in part-time thin-section preparations, mineral separations, and seismic study were done concurr- ently while doing graduate work. During two exploration seasons, Mr. Chipp was Geologist for St. Eugene Mining Corp. Ltd. (Falconbridge) Vancouver, B.C., doing regional and detailed geologic mapping, surveying, mag and EM surveys, and core logging was done on a skarn copper-iron ore body in Alaska. Mr. Chipp has had varied experiences: as Geologist for the Tennessee Corp. doing prospecting and geochemical sampling; Computer seismologist for the United Geophysical Co.; Logging Engineer for Peters Formation Logging and Petroleum Technulog Cos.; Geologist for Alaska State Division of Geological Survey, engaged in mapping and mineral studies in the Brooks Range, Alaska. Published reports are with the Alaska Geological Survey and NASA, plus numerous private reports have been prepared for clients. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. 3230 AIRPORT WAY, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 TELEPHONE: (907) 479-623! /6097 TELEX: O90 35402 ROBERT EUGENE FANKHAUSER Alaska Projects Manager As Operations Manager with RAA, Bob has the responsibilities of budget preparation, contract negotiations, cost control, and management of field crews all over the State. This has involved a wide range of operations and responsibilities on varying levels of expenditure. He has managed land and drill evaluation programs in southeast Alaska, the Alaska Range, Aleutian Peninsula, the Yukon-Tanana Uplands, Seward Peninsula and Brooks Range. Mr. Fankhauser earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology from Kent State University and Oregon State University. His experience in mining geology and exploration includes employment as a mine geologist at Urda-Henderson and Climax. He has worked in exploration and develop- ment in Alaska since 1969. Mr. Fankhauser has supervised substantial drilling evaluation projects, and has managed large reconnaissance pro- grams that included geochemistry, geophysics, and detailed geologic mapping. Projects conducted under his supervision have made significant discoveries which resulted in follow-up work continuing to the present. Prior to joining RAA in 1973, Mr. Fankhauser was employed with AlVenCo, Inc. as Exploration Geologist and Projects Manager for five years. He planned and supervised several evaluation and drilling pro- grams of molybdenum-tungsten and gold and silver involved in southeast Alaska. Some of these reconnaissance programs using geology and stream sediment geochemistry aided by full time helicopter and 55' boat for support. In addition, Bob conducted numerous property examinations elsewhere in Alaska, and prepared special reports on the merits and economies of various projects. As Mine Geologist with Climax Molybdenum Company, a division of American Metals Climax, Inc., Bob assisted the Resident Geologist with the drilling and development of the Henderson Project, which has a planned production of 50 million lbs. of molybdenum per year. This included conducting detailed surface and underground mapping; planning and super- vising drilling; logging core; constructing geologic sections, plans, and ore zone; and studying petrology, alteration, mineral zoning, and ore genesis with regard to future exploration. Mr. Fankhauser has had publications on the Geology of the Cuddy Mountain District, 1968. Abstracts of the Geological Society of America, Rocky Mountain Section and Thesis work, titled: "Geology and Mineralization of the Southern Cuddy Mountains, Washington Co., Idaho. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. 3230 AIRPORT WAY, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 TELEPHONE: (907) 479-623! /6097 TELEX: O90 35402 LAWRENCE E. (Lonny) HEINER President Mr. Heiner has B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mining Engineering and Mineral Benefication from the University of Alaska. His professional experience includes management, engineering, exploration, research, app- lied geochemistry and geophysics, and computer technology. His consid- erable considerable experience in placer exploration and evaluation is of particular usefulness in Alaska. Mr. Heiner has many publications of interest to the mining industry. He is a registered professional eng- ineer and registered land surveyor, and sits on the State of Alaska Board of Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors Examiners. Mr. Heiner is a member and Chairman of the Board of Directors. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. 3230 AIRPORT WAY, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 TELEPHONE: (907) 479-6231 /6037 TELEX: O90 35402 BARRY L. HOFFMAN Geologist Mr. Hoffman has a wide range of exploration assignments in many areas of Alaska, including drilling, detailed geologic mapping, geophys- ics, geochemistry, and air photo interpretation. His work has involved massive sulfide deposits near Kennicott; new disocoveries of volcanogenic lead-zinc mineralization in the Alaska Range; discovery of uranium occur- rences; targets in Tertiary sediments; instrusive, and metamorphic envir- onment; new tin and tungsten deposits in several areas of Alaska; coal evaluation; and geologic mapping and geochemistry in the Brooks Range, Alaska. Mr. Hoffman is extensively experienced in preparation of the geologic basis for conceptual reconnaissance projects. He has spent all or part of four summers on the Seward Peninsula. Mr. Hoffman has B.S., and M.S., degrees from the University of Alaska, with emphasis on geologic mapping of ultramafic and metamorphic rocks. While employed as Geologist with INEXCO Mining Co., Juneau, Alaska, Barry had experience on a diamond drilling program near Kenni- cott, Alaska. Duties also included geologic mapping, geophysical survey and construction of camp. As Geologic Field Assistant with USGS, Alaska Branch, Menlo Park, California, Mr. Hoffman did geochemical and geolog- ical mapping on the South slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska. Several part-time employment jobs were held by Barry while he was obtaining his education. One of these was with the University of Alaska Geology Dept. Other part-time work included working as laborer with the Geophiscial Institute, University of Alaska, helping with construction site near Fairbanks, Alaska; Protection Officer with the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, Kodiak, Alaska. J RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. V7 ae JAMES H. (Jim) JOHNSON Manager of Internal Operations Mr. Johnson received his B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Alaska. After four years as a Laboratory Supervisor for RAA, he became Assistant to the President and Manager of Land Department. In this capacity, he has gained knowledge and experience in budgeting, contract design and administration, project management, and other aspects of the company's business. Mr. Johnson is responsible for project development and selection of joint venture partners. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. 3230 AIRPORT WAY, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 TELEPHONE: (907) 479-6231 /6097 TELEX: O90 35402 JAMES K. MUNTZERT Geologist, Project Manager Mr. Muntzert has B.A. and M. Sc. degrees in Geology from the University of Colorado and Oregon State University. His experience in mining and exploration geology includes service as Senior Mines Geologist at a major new mining development, as mine geologist at an operating mine, and as exploration geologist in foreign and domestic exploration for copper, nickel, lead, zinc, silver, gold, mercury, and other commodities. He has been responsible for project management of large exploration and development programs, with crews of up to 270 men. He is experienced in reconnaissance and detailed work involving geochemistry, geophysics, geologic mapping, and drilling. Projects under the direction of Mr. Muntzert have resulted in discoveries on which follow-up work is contin- uing. While attending Michigan State University, summer 1966, Jim was a National Science Foundation participant to Juneau Icefield Research Program, Juneau, Alaska. Past work experiences have been with The International Nickel Company of Canada, Ltd., and on loan to P. T. International Nickel Indonesia, as Senior Mines Geologist. He learned a good speaking and fair knowledge of the Indonesian language. Duties were general field supervision and subordinate planning of all geological programs for the Soroako Nickel laterite deposit, including drilling, pitting, trenching, ore upgrading, and trial mining. Specific initial responsibility was to conduct ore upgrading studies and apply these data to further exploration programs. As Exploration geologist with AlVenCo, Inc., his duties were party chief of helicopter supported geochemical sampling crew in the Brooks Range, Alaska; conducted detailed geological mapping and sampling of a Cu-Mo porphyry prospect on Prince of Wales Island. These same duties were performed as well as polarization surveys of three prospects in the Wrangell Range, near McCarthy. During the employment period with The Hanna Mining Company as Mine Geologist, Jim was in charge of all mine geological duties including, face mapping, minor drilling, ore reserve calculations, and minor grade control duties. Also, minor mining engi- neering duties because of lack of Mine Engineer, including screening plant tests to establish ore upgrading characteristics of a redesigned screening plant. These new data were used to make new ore upgrading prediction graphs used in grade control, and ore reserve calculations. Mr. Muntzert had numerous associated reports, including annual summarization of prospects in his charge; all logistic details for per- sonal crews and minor contract negotiating. PARTIAL LIST OF PUBLICATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE ALASKA OFFICE, R.A.A, Adaptation of Statistical Programs to the University of Alaska Computers for Studies of Alaskan Mineral Deposits, Heiner, L.E., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory, 1967. Analyses of Rock and Streain Sediment Samples, Wild Lake Area, Wiseman Quadrangle, Arctic Alaska, Chipp, E.R., Alaska Division of Mines and Geology. Applications of Statistical and Computer Techniques to the Geological Sciences, Heiner, L.E., Colorado State University, 1968. Applications of Trend Surface Analysis and Geologic Model Building to Mineralized Districts in Alaska, Heiner, L,E. and Wolff, E.N., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. A Brief Guide to Land Selection for Economic Resources, Knaebel, Jeff, Heiner, L.E., and Chipp, E.R., 1972 Copper Mineral Occurrences in the Wrangell Mountain - Prince William Sound Area, Alaska, Heiner, L.E., Wolff, E.N., and Grybeck, D.G., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Development of a Mineral Occurrence Storage and Retrieval File of Alaskan Mineral Deposits, Volumes I and II, Heiner, L.E., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Expansion Properties of Selected Elliot Highway Shales, Heiner, L.E., University of Alaska. ' Final Report - Mineral Resources of Northern Alaska, Heiner, L.E., and Wolff, E.N., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Fortran IV Trend - Surface Program for the IBM 360 Model 40 Computer, Heiner, L.E., and Geller, S., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Geochemical - Geophysical Investigations, Fairbanks District, Alaska, Heiner, L.E., Wolff, E.N., and others, Mineral Industry Rersearch Laboratory. Geology and Geochemistry of the Chandalar Area, Brooks Range, Alaska, Chipp, E.R., Alaska Division of Mines and Geology. Geology and Mineral Deposits of the Brattain District, Lane County, Oregon, Muntzert, J.K., Geological Society of America Abstracts, 1968. Geology and Mineralization of the Southern Cuddy Mountains, Washington County, Idaho, Fankhauser, R.E., Oregon State University. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Geology of Bernard Mountain Area, Tonsina, Alaska, Hoffman, B.L., University of Alaska. Geology of the Cuddy Mountain District, Fankhauser, R.E., with Field, C.W., and Bruce, W.R., Geological Society of America Abstracts, 1968. Handbook of Geophysical Prospecting Methods for the Alaskan Prospector, Heiner, L.E., and Wulf, S.A., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Known and Potential Mineral Resources, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, Lu, F.C.J., Heiner, L.E., and Harris, D-R., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Known and Potential Mineral Resources, Seward Peninsula, Alaska, Heiner, L.E., presented to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1968. Mineral Commodity Maps, Southeast Alaska, Heiner, L.E., and Wolff, E.N., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Mineral Exploration in Alaska, Heiner, L.E., Fairbanks, Alaska, 1974. Mineral Resources of Northern Alaska, Heiner, L.E., and Wolff, £.N., North Commission, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1967. Mineral Resources of Southeast Alaska, Wolff, E.N., and Heiner, L.E., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Preliminary Report - Mineral Resources of Northern Alaska, Heiner, L-E., and Wolff, E.N., Mineral Industry Research Laboratory. Progress Report - Mineral Resources of Northern Alaska, Heiner, L.E., North Commission, Office of the Governor, Juneau, Alaska. Remote Sensing Evaluation of the Klondike Mining District, Nevada, Chipp, E.R., National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Resources, Reserves, and Wilderness in Alaska, Chipp, E.R., Fairbanks, Alaska, 1974. Numerous private reports on coal evaluation and development and placer mining by, Colp, D.B. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. “ONT ‘SW3LSAS 1V09 COAL SYSTEMS, INC. COAL SYSTEMS, INC. was organized in 1975 by L. G. Manwaring. It pro- vides technical and engineer-economics services to the coal and mineral producing and consuming industries. The company is intentionally kept small. Depending on the scope and/or depth of projects, other selected professionals or specialized engineering firms may be retained as appropriate. In addition to projects throughout the United States, a considerable amount of international work is conducted. The following describes services offered, key personnel, and includes a listing of clients and nature of jobs performed. SERVICES Property Exploration & Evaluation Drill program design and supervision. Sampling techniques and sample analysis. Data compilation and interpretation. Reserve and quality estimation or confirmation. Valuations. Underground Mining e Concept development or review of mine plan, site development, and utility requirements. e Support systems review or design including preventive maintenance programs, supplies handling systems, and environmental control systems. ® Ventilation studies. Coal Utilization a Steam, metallurgical, or conversion studies. e Transportation studies. Other e Project review (second option). e Feasibility studies. e Cost estimates. e Working environment control - noise, ventilation, industrial hygiene. AFFILIATIONS Working relationships have been developed with other reputable consult- ants and firms who can provide additional support in the areas of fuel supply contract develpment, strip mine design, environmental monitoring and EIS preparation, social impact studies and community planning, and civil and structural engineering. MEMBERSHIPS Membership is held in the following organizations: e AIME (SME) - Society of Mining Engineers of the American Institue Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. AICHE - American Institue of Chemical Engineers. AACE - American Association of Cost Engineers. IBA - Institute of Briquetting and Agglomeration. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials. UWPCA - Utah Water Pollution Control Association. UMA - Utah Mining Association. CMA - Colorado Mining Association. LEWIS G. MANWARING Mr. Manwaring is the founder and president of COAL SYSTEMS, INC. He has accumulated 25 years of engineering, production, and managerial exper- jence in coal mining, preparation and related activities. In addition, his background includes experience in environmental and industrial engineering and ore beneficiation. Before forming the Company, Mr. Manwaring was the Manager, Coal Systems and Utilization El Paso Natural Gas Company. As head of a technical staff, he was responsible for feasibility studies, design of exploration programs and mines, transportation, and marketing studies. In prior years, he worked in various engineering, construction and production capacities for Monterey Coal Company (Exxon-I]linois), Bethlemem Steel Corporation (Eastern Kentucky), and Kennecott Copper Corporation (Utah). Mr. Manwaring was graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. degree in Mineral Preparation Engineering and has had graduate study in Engineering Administration at the University of Utah. He is a registered Professional Mining Engineer in a number of states. SELECTED CLIENTS AND SERVICES PERFORMED EL PASO COAL COMPANY Coal quality studies regarding an underground operation, prediction of clean coal quality, basic cleaning process design, cost estimates of coal cleaning, assistance in marketing of underground coal, review of underground design. Review of process design and cost estimates for processing New Mexico reserves. Review of coal handling facilities design for Wyoming reserves, prepar- ation of specification for final design. Advise and assist in conduct of major coal washing test of New Mexico subbituminous coal reserves. Advise in special coal testing procedures designed to provide engineer- ing data for gasification design. EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY Conduct design and cost estimates of coal cleaning faclity to be incorporated in coal gasification complex. EXXON RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY (ERR) Assist ERE in the preparation of a large proposal to ERDA regarding studies to determine sulfur reduction potential of U.S. coal reserves. ANKER MINING AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Coal characterization studies of Eastern reserves, a proposed process design, development of alternate schemes, capital and operating cost esti- mates of selected 300 TPH alternate heavy-media system, preparation of specification, closed circuit cost/benefit analysis. DOLPHIN MINING CCOMPANY Coal characterization studies, evaluation of suitability of existing coal preparation plant, process design and cost studies. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY Review of lignite exploration program resulting in recommendations for obtaining improved data at reduced cost. Develop program for a large scale lignite washing test and direct ‘ test. Conduct lignite preparation plant process designs and develop capital and operating cost estimates. GAREART COAL COMPANY Review preparation plant performance and make recommendations for improving efficiency of operation and product recovery. THE MEAD CORPORATION Serve as expert witness in Federal court proceedings regarding the effects of delayed construction and poor performance of a coal preparation plant. ESSO_INTER-AMERICA Review of exploration and coal testing programs and coal preparation studies of South American properties. TESORO COAL COMPANY Coal characterization studies, quality predictions, process design and specification for a 400 TPH heavy-media plant in Eastern Kentucky. Plant currently under construction. PAULO ABIB ANDERY & ASSOCIADOS (Brazil) Assist and advise a Brazilian process and mining engineering firm in conducting coal characterization, process design, coal conversion and mine design studies of Brazilian coal reserves. Assist in establishing coal testing and analytical laboratory; also assist the firm in marketing their experise. McNALLY-PITTSBURG MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Design and coordinate a performance test of a McNally Mogul Jig oper- ating in Illinois; interpret data and determine performance. NUS CORPORATION Assist in determining reasons for erratic performance of slurry de- watering centrifuges at Mojave Power Plant. UTAH POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Conduct underground and bulk sampling of Utah coal properties for detailed lab testing program. Project includes data interpretation, coal cleaning and handling feasibility studies, coal cleaning process design, and specification preparation. Technical and economic feasibility studies regarding cleaning and briquetting/pelletizing of reclaimed coal sludge pond materials. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC. Geologic reports and bibliographies on seven coal basins in Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, Wyoming and Utah. Reviewed the structure, strati- graphy, and depositional history of some of the lesser developed coal areas. Defined past and present mining areas (both surface and underground), pro- duction history, and the coal characteristics and quality. CLIFFORD MINERALS CORPORATION Coal cleaning process and plant design for one million ton facility; capital and operating cost estimates. CLARENCE J. TURNER Geologic review, reserves calculation and viability of a coal property in southern Utah. MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, Energy Minerals Division, U.S.A. Evaluation of the geologic data base, and clean coal yeild/quality projections of a property in the central U.S. The project included a review of the existing drilling data and a recommended future drilling plan together with two quality estimates of washed coal. MORRISON-KNUDSEN COMPANY, INC. Assisted in preparation of their proposal to a major oil company with coal properties. The proposal was with regard to a mining and coal prepar- ation feasibility study. BRAZOS COAL, LTD Review for adequacy and correctness the Texas lignite exploration program and data interpretation conducted by a large engineering firm. Resulted n identification of data gaps, recommendations for additional drilling and sampling, and mining studies. Provide continuing technical assistance. APPENDIX B SYNOPSIS OF THE GEOLOGY OF COAL OCCURRENCES IN NORTHWEST ALASKA APPENDIX B General Geology of The Prospective Coal-Bearing Units in the NANA Region and Adjacent Areas of Alaska The coal-bearing units within the NANA and immediately adjacent areas of northwestern Alaska are believed to be numerous and possibly extensive. This observation is based not so much on field work in these areas, but rather on on the evaluation of coal-bearing units that are possible hosts to uranium mineralization. During the course of field work conducted by Resource Associates of Alaska, Inc. (RAA) for uranium deposits hosted within sandstone and other coal-bearing lithologies, numerous coal beds have been discovered and Tertiary basinal areas have been delineated which contain potentially large coal resources. Very little published information is available on the coal resources of Alaska - particularly with respect to those in the area in question. This is in large part due to the fact that to date, neither measurements, physical characteristics studies, nor drilling for reserves have been undertaken by either government or private agencies/organizations. As far as can be determined, most of the larger coal resources in northwestern Alaska are of lignitic to possibly subbituminous grade, hosted within Tertiary non-marine fluvial to lacustrine sediments. “Although bi- tuminous to subbituminous grade coals have been identified in other non- marine to shore-line environments of Late Cretaceous age, these deposits are thought to be probably thinner and more structurally complex than their Tertiary counterparts. Bituminous coals in Upper Devonian to Mississippian sediments occur in the Cape Lisburne area. However, it is unknown whether or not deposits of this age exist in the NANA Region. Given what is presently known about northwest Alaska coal deposits, it is possible that large, but lower-grade coals without the structural complexities that necessitate underground mining methods may only exist in Tertiary deposits. Based upon field observations by RAA personnel, it appears that most promising basins for the occurrence of economically significant Tertiary coals are: (Please note that the numbers indicated before each deposit basin name correlates with the location of the deposit on Figure 1.) 1. 2. Kiwalik River Basin: In this basin (which extends from Candle to southwest of Granite Mountain and which includes the Hunter Creek and Duck Creek drainages) numerous lignite occurrences have been found underlying Quaternary-Tertiary basalt flows. Coal beds up to 10 feet thick with an essentially flat dip near basinal borders have been observed. It is possible not only that thicker beds exist down- basin, but also that other lignite beds occur within lower Tertiary strata. Death Valley Basin: Numerous lignite beds have been observed within Tertiary strata exposed below Quaternary-Tertiary basalt and thin alluvial gravels. One bed, which exceeds 35 feet in thickness, is known to average a 5 to 10 degree dip along the basinal margin. Consequently, it is likely the more central basinal deposits should be flatter and perhaps thicker. The Tertiary section in Death Valley is inferred by gravity studies to be at least 1000 ft thick. McCarthys Marsh Basin: Lignitic chips are known to occur along part of the basin margin. It is thought these chips are derived from eroding Tertiary sedi- ments capped by glacial and recent alluvium. Koyuk River Basin: Lignitic chips in active stream channels have been discovered in the upper Koyuk River area. These chips are probably derived from lignite beds beneath basalt cap rocks near the main river. Down-basin (towards the southeast), thick deposits of lignite may 5. exist. Although Dime Landing is the probable eastern terminus of the Koyuk River Basin, an additional basin near the Village of Koyuk probably contains Tertiary sediments. Serpentine River Basin: Lignite chips have been discovered in drainages north and northwest of Serpentine Hot Springs and in the Goodpaster River area. Recent loess deposits blanket most of this propsective basin. Buckland River Basin: Lignite beds and lignite chips in active drainages have been discovered in uppermost West Fork, Bear Creek, Cape Horne, and Fairhaven Creek areas. The main Buckland River drainage contains relatively thick basalt flows which probably overlie lignite beds. On the south flank of the Selawik Mountains, Tertiary sediments with minor lignite chips are overlain by basalt. Additional field work in this large basin will undoubtedly discover additional Tertiary coals. Selawik Basin: North of the Selawik Mountains in the upper Mangoak River drainage, Teritary sands and gravels also contain lignite beds. This area is only exposed due to a relatively recently active fault which has uplifted the main Selawik Mountains. Although beds dip approxi- mately 10 to 15 degrees on the edges of the basin, more basinward areas to the north should be flatter and could possibly contain more and thicker lignite beds. Kobuk and Kateel River Areas: Probable Late Cretaceous subbituminous grade coals occur in the Kobuk River area near Trinity Creek, in the Kogoluktuk River area, and south of Unalakleet. These coal beds are less than 8 feet thick and usually are steeply dippling. Other areas of promise are in the Kateel River drainages. Coal known from the Lockwood Hills (in the Pah River Basin) and in the Hunt Creek drainage basin are probably of Tertiary age. The Hunt Creek area may be part of the Selawik Basin in the Upper Mangoak River exposure. Detailed field mapping around these known occurrences may show some environments to have more coal potential than formerly thought. Therefore, through additional reconnaissance and detailed mapping in propsective areas, some significant deposits may be discovered where the structure is less complex. Cape Lisburne Hills Environment: Upper Devonian or Mississippian age bituminous to semi-anthracite coal beds up to 9 feet thick are known from the beach exposures near Corwin Bluff. These coal deposits dip moderately to steeply southwestward and may extend 10 miles inland. South of Cape Lisburne, within the NANA Region, similar environments may exist. COAL RESOURCES OF ALASKA REFERENCES Barnes, D. F., and Hudson, Travi, 1977, Bouguer gravity map of Seward Peninsula, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-file Report 77-796C, 1 sheet, scale 1:1,000,000. Barnes, D. F., 1977, Bouguer gravity map of Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Geo- physical Inv. Map GP-913, 1 sheet, scale 1:2,500,000. Barnes, F. F., 1967, Coal resources of Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Bull. 1242-B, p. B1-B36. Cady, J. W., 1977, Aeromagnetic interpretation map of Seward Peninsula, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-file Report 77-796G, 22 p. + map, scale 1:1,000,000. Conwell, C. N., and Triplehorn, D. M., 1976, High-quality coal near Point Hope, northwestern Alaska: Alaska Div. Geol. Geophys. Surveys Geol. Rept. 51, p- 31-35. Eakins, G. R., and Forbes, R. B., 1976, Investigation of Alaska's uranium potential: Alaska Div. Geol. Geophys. Surveys Spec. Rept. 12, 372 p. Henshaw, F. F., 1909, Mining in the Fairhaven precinct, in Mineral Resources of Alaska: U.S. Geol. Survey Bull., 379, p. 355-369. Hudson, Travis, 1977, Geologic map of the Seward Peninsula, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-file Report 77-796A, 1 sheet, scale 1:1,000,000. Hudson, Travis, Miller, M. L., and Pickthorn, W. J., 1977, Map showing metalliferous and selected nonmetalliferous deposits, Seward Peninsula, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-file Report 77-796B, 45 p. + 1 sheet, scale 1:1,000,000. Lyle, W. M., and Bragg, N. J., 1974, Coal bibliography for Alaska: Alaska Div. Geol. Gephys. Surveys open-file report AOF-41, 31 p. Martin, G. C., 1926, The Mesozoic stratigraphy of Alaska: U.S. Geol. Survey Bull. 776 493p. McGee, D. L. and O'Conner, K. M., 1975, Mineral Resources of Alaska and the Impact of Federal Land Policies in their availability- Coal: Energy Resource Section, Alaska C.V., Geol., Geophys., Surveys, Open file Report 51, 26 p. Patton, W. W., Jr., 1966, Regional geology of the Kateel River quadrangle, Alaska: U. S. Geol. Survey Misc. Geol. Inv. Map 1-437, scale 1:250,000. 1967, Regional geologic map of the Candle quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geol. Survey Misc. Geol. Inv. Map 1-492, scale 1:250,000. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. Patton, W. W., Jr., and Miller, T. P., 1966, Regional geologic map of the Hughes quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geol. Survey Misc. Geol. Inv. Map 1-459, scale 1:250,000. Smith, P. S., and Eakin, H. M., 1911, A geologic reconnaissance in southeastern Seward Peninsula and the Norton Bay Nulato region: U.S. Geol. Survey Bull. 449, 146 p. Smith, P. S., 1913, The Noatak-Kobuk region, Alaska: U.S. Geol. Survey Bull, 536, 160 p. Tailleur, I. L., 1965, Low-volatile bituminous coal of Mississipian age on the Lisburne Peninsula, northwestern Alaska in Geological Survey Research 1965: U.S. Geol. Survey Prof. Paper 525-B, p B34-B38. Toenges, A. L., and Jolley T.R., 1947, Investigation of coal deposits for local use in the Arctic regions of Alaska and proposed mine development: U.S. Bur. Mines Rept. Inv. 4150, 19 p. RESOURCE ASSOCIATES OF ALASKA, INC. APPENDIX C RESERVE - RESOURCE DEFINITIONS APPENDIX C Discussions of the Concept of Reserves Reserves fall into three general categories as defined by the United States Bureau of Mines and the United States Geological Survey. Each of the catagories is discussed below: 1) 3) Measured Reserves are those for which tonnage is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings, and drill holes, and for which the grade is computed from the results of detailed sampling. The sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, and mineral content are well established. The computed tonnage and grade are judged to be accurate within limits which are stated, and no such limit is judged to be different from the computed tonnage or grade by more than 20 percent. Indicated Reserves are those for which tonnage and grade are computed partly from specific measurements, samples, or production data and partly from projection of a reasonable distance on geologic evidence. The sites available for inspection, measure- ment and sampling are too widely or otherwise inappropriately spaced to permit the mineral bodies to be outlined completely or the grade established throughout. Inferred Reserves are those for which quantitative estimates are based largely on broad knowledge of the geologic character of the deposit and for which there are few, if any, samples or measure- ments. The estimates are based on an assumed continuity or repetition, of which there is geologic evidence; this evidence may include comparison with deposits of similar type. Bodies that are completely concealed may be included if there is specific geologic evidence of their presence. Estimates of inferred reserves or resources should include a statement of the specific limits within which the inferred material may lie. In the case of coal and lignite resources and reserves, the sample spacing required to bring a deposit into the measured category varies with the conditions or origin of the deposit. In the coal basins of Illinois and in the Appalachian coal fields, the conditions in which the coal beds were deposited remained stable over large areas, giving rise to a series of uniformly thick, persistent coal beds. In these areas, exploratory sampling on one-mile centers. is frequently adequate for the definition of measured reserves. In the project area, however, lignite may occur as a series of lenticular, interbedded deposits. This type of occurrence will require exploratory sampling on spacings much less than one mile. Dames & Moore's experience with lignite deposits indicates that drilling may be required on as close as 800-foot or even 400-foot centers to bring reserves into the measured category. There should not be many areas which require such intensive drilling, but drilling on closer spacing than one-mile centers will probably be required over at least part of the area.