MIRL Report Publications

Sequentially numbered reports issued by the University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory covering a wide range of research topics associated with mining, mineral, petroleum, and coal resources in Alaska and in the technology of exploration, development, extraction and processing of mineral resources in general and in the technologies of exploration, development, extraction, and processing of mineral resources in general.

Report No. 94

Rao, P.D., and Walsh, D.E., 1994, Focus on Alaska's coal '93 - proceedings of the conference: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 94, 248 p.

Report No. 93

Callahan, J.E., Rao, P.D., and Walsh, D.E., 1992, Deadfall Syncline coal, quality and reserves: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 93, 124 p.

Report No. 92

Rao, P.D., Walsh, D.E., Willson, W., and Li, YuFu, 1991, Characterization of coal products from high temperature processing of Usibelli low-rank coals: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 92, 74 p.

Report No. 91

Walsh, D.E., 1991, Elutriator design manual for coarse heavy mineral recovery from sluice box concentrate: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 91, 43 p.

Report No. 90

Metz, P.A., 1991, Metallogeny of the Fairbanks mining district, Alaska and adjacent areas: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 90, 383 p., 39 sheets.

Report No. 89

Skudrzyk, F.J., Barker, J.C., Walsh, D.E., and MacDonald, Rocky, 1991, Applicability of siberian placer mining technology to Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 89, 77 p.

Report No. 88

Rao, P.D., Walsh, D.E., Phillips, N., Jr., and Charlie, K.G., 1991, Characterization and washability studies of raw coal from the Little Tonzona Field, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 88, 120 p.

Report No. 87

Willson, W.G., Irwin, W., Sims, John, Rao, P.D., and Noll, Bill, 1990, Coal in Alaska requirements to enhance environmentally sound use in both domestic and Pacific Rim markets: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 87, 42 p.

Report No. 86

Mayasandra, Venugopal, 1989, Chemical characterization of liquefaction products of an inertinite enriched northern Alaska coals: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 86, 60 p.

Report No. 85

Belowich, M.A., 1988, Stratigraphy, petrology, and depositional environments of the Jarvis creek coalfield, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 85, 82 p.

Report No. 84

Lin, H.K., and Rao, P.D., 1988, Ferric chloride leaching of the Delta sulfide ores and gold extraction from the leaching residue: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 84, 18 p.

Report No. 83

Letowski, F., and Rao, P.D., 1987, Hydrometallurgy of the delta sulfide ores, second stage report: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 83, 31 p.

Report No. 82

Letowski, F., Chous, K.T., and Rao, P.D., 1986, Hydrometallurgy of the delta sulfide ores, first stage report: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 82, 44 p.

Report No. 81

Rao, P.D., ed., 1988, Hydrometallurgy of complex sulfide ores, process development: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 81, 166 p.

Report No. 80

Chuang, YeKang, 1988, The combined use of a sand screw, hydrocyclones, and gel-logs to treat placer mine process water: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 80, 49 p.

Report No. 79

Fan, R.H., 1987, Using polyethylene as a coagulant for reducing turbidity from placer mining discharge: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 79, 56 p.

Report No. 78

Shen, Y.H., 1987, The use of flocculants to control turbidity in placer mining effluents: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 78, 78 p.

Report No. 77

Chou, KuoTung, 1987, Oxygen application to chloride leaching of complex sulfide ores: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 77, 27 p.

Report No. 76

Walsh, D.E., 1988, A study of factors suspected of influencing the settling velocity of fine gold particles: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 76, 43 p.

Report No. 75

Rao, P.D., 1986, Characterization and evaluation of washability of Alaskan coals - fifty selected seams from various coal fields: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 75, 184 p.

Report No. 74

Wilkinson, Katy, 1987, Geology of a subarctic, tin-bearing batholith - Circle Hot Springs, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 74, 70 p.

Report No. 73

Walsh, D.E., Rao, P.D., and Cook, D.J., 1987, Study of a static screen, jig, spiral, and a compound water cyclone in a placer gold recovery plant: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 73, 78 p.

Report No. 72

Rao, P.D., ed., 1987, Focus on Alaska's coal '86 - proceedings of the conference: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 72, 396 p.

Report No. 71

Lueck, Larry, 1986, Petrologic and geochemical characterization of the Red Dog and other base-metal sulfide and barite deposits in the De Long Mountains, western Brooks Range, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 71, 105 p.

Report No. 70

Walsh, D.E., 1985, Evaluation of the four inch compound water cyclone as a gold concentrator using radiotracer techniques: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 70, 133 p.

Report No. 69

Walsh, D.E., and Wray, Susan, 1984, Sixth annual conference on alaskan placer mining: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 69, 77 p.

Report No. 68

Campbell, B.W., Madonna, J.A., and Husted, S.M., 1983, Fifth annual conference on Alaskan placer mining: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 68, 84 p.

Report No. 67

Sanusi, A.C., 1983, Agricultural limestone demand requirements and supply production in Alaska, a thesis: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 67, 61 p.

Report No. 66

Metz, P.A., 1983, Landsat linear features and mineral occurrences in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 66, 83 p., 6 sheets.

Report No. 65

Cook, D.J., 1983, Placer mining in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 65, 157 p.

Report No. 64

Rao, P.D., and Smith, J.E., 1983, Petrology of Cretaceous coals from northern Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 64, 141 p.

Report No. 63

Rao, P.D., and Wolff, E.N., 1982, Characterization and evaluation of washability of Alaskan Coals - phase iv, selected seams from the northern Alaska, Chicago Creek, Unalakleet, Nenana, Matanuska, Beluga, Yentna, and Herendeen Bay coal fields: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 63, 60 p.

Report No. 62

Rao, P.D., and Wolff, E.N., 1982, Characterization and evaluation of washability of Alaskan coals - phase iii, selected seams from the northern Alaska, Nulato, Eagle, Nenana, Broad Pass, Kenai, Beluga, and Chignik coal fields: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 62, 63 p.

Report No. 61

Campbell, B.W., DiMarchi, J.J., and Wolff, E.N., 1982, Fourth annual conference Alaskan placer mining: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 61, 94 p.

Report No. 60

Lambert, C., and Taylor, D., 1982, Factors affecting costs of mining in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 60, 31 p.

Report No. 58

Madonna, J.A., 1982, Zeolite deposits of possible economic significance on the northern Alaska Peninsula: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 58, 27 p.

Report No. 57

Hackney, D.A., and Lambert, C., 1983, Significant parameters of mining properties in arctic and subarctic areas of North America: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 57, 102 p.

Report No. 56

Metz, P.A., and Campbell, B.W., 1982, Cost of exploration for metallic minerals in Alaska - 1982: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 56, 83 p.

Report No. 55

Rao, P.D., Wolff, E.N., and Maneval, D.R., 1982, Application of hydrocyclones for recovery of fine gold from placer material: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 55, 26 p.

Report No. 53

Lin, H.K., 1980, Application of hydrocyclones for the treatment of wastewater in gold placer mining: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 53, 97 p.

Report No. 52

Campbell, B.W., 1981, Third annual conference on Alaskan placer mining: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 52, 266 p.

Report No. 51

Triplehorn, J., 1982, Alaska coal-a bibliography: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 51, 298 p.

Report No. 50

Rao, P.D., and Wolff, E.N., 1980, Focus on Alaska's coal '80, proceedings of the conference: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 50, 518 p.

Report No. 49

Lynch, D.F., Johansen, N.I., Lambert, C., Jr., and Wolff, E.N., 1976, Constraints on the development of coal mining in arctic Alaska based on review of Eurasian arctic practices: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 49, 219 p., 2 sheets.

Report No. 48

Wolff, E.N., and Thomas, B.I., 1982, The effects of placer mining on the environment in central Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 48, 66 p.

Report No. 46

Campbell, B.W., and Finch, Louella, 1980, Second annual conference on Alaskan placer mining, focus on gold: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 46, 203 p.

Report No. 45

Metz, P.A., and Hawkins, D.B., 1981, A Summary of gold fineness values from Alaska placer deposits: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 45, 63 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:250,000.

Report No. 44

Rao, P.D., 1980, Petrographic, mineralogical and chemical characterization of certain arctic Alaskan coals from the Cape Beaufort region: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 44, 66 p.

Report No. 43

Beistline, E.H., Cook, D.J., Thomas, B.I., and Wolff, E.N., 1979, Conference on Alaskan placer mining, focus: gold recovery systems: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 43, 138 p., 1 sheet.

Report No. 42

Rao, P.D., and Wolff, E.N., 1980, Characterization and evaluation of washability of Alaskan coals: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 42, 47 p.

Report No. 41

Rao, P.D., and Wolff, E.N., 1979, Characterization and evaluation of washability of Alaskan coals - phase i - selected seams from Nenana, Jarvis Creek and Matanuska coal fields: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 41, 30 p.

Report No. 40

Metz, P.A., Pearson, R.W., and Lynch, D.F., 1978, Compilation of the data on the land withdrawals in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 40, 22 p., 2 sheets.

Report No. 39

Lu, F.C., and Rao, P.D., 1971, Characteristics and utilization of fly ash: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 39, 21 p.

Report No. 37

Rao, P.D., and Wolff, E.N., 1975, Focus on Alaska's coal '75, proceedings of the conference: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 37, 281 p.

Report No. 34

Grybeck, D., Peek, B.C., and Robinson, M.S., 1976, Cost of exploration for metallic minerals in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 34, 64 p., 1 sheet.

Report No. 33

Town, J.W., and Rao, P.D., 1975, Thermogravimetric and distillation studies on mercury, antimony and arsenic sulfides: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 33, 94 p.

Report No. 32

Cook, D.J., and Rao, P.D., 1973, Distribution, analysis, and recovery of fine gold from alluvial deposits: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 32, 102 p.

Report No. 31

Clark, P.R., 1973, Transportation economics of coal resources of northern slope coal fields, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 31, 134 p.

Report No. 30

MIRL, 1973, Report of research progress 1971-1973: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 30, 22 p.

Report No. 29

Wolff, E.N., Lambert, C., Johansen, N.I., Rhodes, E.M., and Solie, R.J., 1972, Optimum transportation systems to serve the mineral industry north of the Yukon basin in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 29, 70 p., 1 sheet.

Report No. 29A

Solie, R.J., 1973, Procedure for estimating tourism benefits: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 29A, 13 p.

Report No. 28

Wolff, E.N., and Heiner, L.E., 1971, Mineral resources of southeastern Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 28, 334 p., 12 sheets.

Report No. 27

Heiner, L.E., Wolff, E.N., and Grybeck, D.G., 1971, Copper mineral occurrences in the Wrangell Mountains-Prince William Sound area, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 27, 179 p., 15 sheets.

Report No. 26

MIRL, 1970, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 26, 16 p.

Report No. 25

Heiner, L.E., and Wolff, E.N., 1970, Southeastern Alaska mineral commodity maps: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 25, 1 p., 11 sheets.

Report No. 24 Vol. 2

Heiner, L.E., and Porter, Eve, 1972, A computer processable storage and retrieval program for Alaska mineral information, Volume 2, Alaskan mineral properties: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 24 Vol. 2, 344 p., 1 sheet.

Report No. 24 Vol. 1

Heiner, L.E., and Porter, Eve, 1972, A computer processable storage and retrieval program for Alaska mineral information, Volume 1, MINFILE: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 24 Vol. 1, 151 p.

Report No. 23

Heiner, L.E., 1970, Fortran IV program for processing geochemical sediment data: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 23, 34 p.

Report No. 22

MIRL, 1969, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 22, 18 p.

Report No. 21

Rao, P.D., 1969, Washability characteristics of low-volatile bituminous coal from the Bering River field, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 21, 40 p.

Report No. 20

Cook, D.J., 1969, Heavy minerals in Alaskan beach sand deposits: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 20, 114 p.

Report No. 19

Heiner, L.E., and Wolf, Stephen, 1968, Handbook of geophysical prospecting methods for the Alaskan prospector: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 19, 77 p.

Report No. 18

Lu, F.C., Heiner, L.E., and Harris, D.P., 1968, Known and potential ore reserves, Seward Peninsula, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 18, 107 p.

Report No. 17

Zonge, K.L., 1968, Development of a light-weight low cost self potential unit: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 17, 15 p.

Report No. 17-B

Zonge, K.L., 1969, Model three - lightweight, lowcost self potential unit: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 17-B, 7 p.

Report No. 16

Heiner, L.E., and Wolff, E.N., 1968, Final report - mineral resources of northern Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 16, 306 p., 4 sheets.

Report No. 15

Rao, P.D., 1968, Distribution of certain minor elements in Alaskan coals: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 15, 47 p.

Report No. 14-A

MIRL, 1967, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 14-A, 16 p.

Report No. 14-B

MIRL, 1968, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 14-B, 12 p.

Report No. 13

Wolff, E.N., Heiner, L.E., and Lu, F.C., 1967, Preliminary report mineral resources of northern Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 13, 57 p.

Report No. 12

Heiner, L.E., Beistline, E.H., Moody, D.W., Thomas, B.I., Wallis, J.E., Loperfido, J.C., Peterson, R.J., and Wolff, E.N., 1967, Geochemical-geophysical investigations, Fairbanks district: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 12, 133 p., 11 sheets.

Report No. 11

Heiner, L.E., and Wolff, E.N., 1967, Applications of trend surface analysis and geologic model building to mineralized districts in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 11, 71 p.

Report No. 10

Glavinovich, P.S., 1967, Trace element copper distribution and areal geology in a portion of the Clearwater Mountains, Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 10, 55 p., 3 sheets.

Report No. 9

Heiner, L.E., and Geller, S.P., 1966, Fortran IV trent-surface program for the IBM 360 model 40 computer: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 9, 71 p.

Report No. 8

Wolff, E.N., and Haring, R.C., 1967, Natural resource base of the Fairbanks North Star Borough: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 8, 135 p.

Report No. 7

MIRL, 1966, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 7, 14 p.

Report No. 6

Heiner, L.E., and Loskamp, A.N., 1966, Investigations of lightweight aggregates in Alaska: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 6, 88 p.

Report No. 5

MIRL, 1965, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 5, 13 p.

Report No. 4

Haring, R.C., and Beasley, C.A., 1965, The market for insulation in Alaska and feasibility of the regional manufacture of insulating materials: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 4, 78 p.

Report No. 3

Hankinson, F.C., 1965, Petrographic evaluation of coking potential of selected coals and blends: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 3, 35 p.

Report No. 2

Beasley, C.A., 1965, The market potential for Alaskan clay products: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 2, 133 p.

Report No. 1

MIRL, 1964, Annual report of research progress: University of Alaska Mineral Industry Research Laboratory Report No. 1, 64 p.