{"action":"create","ckan_id":null,"date_created":"Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:20:33 GMT","date_finished":null,"harvest_job_id":"be129330-b656-44ec-b4d7-f277bf7d7116","harvest_source_id":"31f41541-38a0-400b-b240-10ebcb0acd9a","id":"2626c0c3-9aea-4653-9870-f19643d1f0d1","identifier":"https://dggs.alaska.gov/webpubs/metadata/RDF2022-4.xml","parent_identifier":null,"source_hash":"4c0aa3e223c72a1253b8f76cbe6f708e15bbec0cd3c65c6726e0e9cb048403b2","source_raw":"Wypych, AlicjaGavel, M.M.Naibert, T.J.Avirett, D.F.Barrera, M.L.Hubbard, A.K.Newberry, R.J.Regan, S.P.Twelker, EvanWildland, A.D.Wyatt, W.C.2022Geochemical data from samples collected in 2021 for the Taylor Mountain project, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, Alaskareport, and, digital, dataRaw Data FileRDF 2022-4Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys3 p.https://doi.org/10.14509/30843Raw Data File 2022-4, Geochemical data from samples collected in 2021 for the Taylor Mountain project, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, Alaska, presents whole-rock trace-element and major- and minor-oxide geochemistry for samples collected to support geologic mapping and mineral exploration. During the 2021 field season, geologists from the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) conducted 1:100,000-scale bedrock geologic mapping of ~2,600 mi2 (~6,900 km2) within the Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles. The field area for the Taylor Mountain project is within a 50-mile radius of Chicken, Alaska. The project area is of current and historic interest for potential mineral resource development, including quartz vein gold (Au) mineralization, placer Au deposits, granite-hosted tin (Sn) mineralization, and intrusion-related copper (Cu)-Au deposits. Prospects in the area include Tweeden, Lilliwig Creek lode, and others. Much of the field area was mapped at 1:250,000 scale by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the 1960s (Foster, 1970, 1976). This project aims to produce more detailed and modern geologic maps and supporting datasets that will promote mineral resource exploration in eastern interior Alaska. Highlights of this DGGS eastern Taylor Mountain geochemical report include locating and sampling of the Tweeden, Lilliwig Creek lode, Moose Creek, and Fish prospects. Four samples collected at Tweeden returned gold (Au) values over 1 ppm: 21ET247-2.66 ppm Au; 21ET248-1.75 ppm Au; 21ET249-1.34 ppm Au; and 21ET250-1.3 ppm Au. A greenstone sample collected at Kechumstuk Mountain (21MLB195) returned a Cu concentration of 2,960 ppm. The DGGS map area includes a section of pre-Mississippian to Permian metasedimentary and metaigneous rocks as well as Triassic to Paleogene intrusive and volcanic rocks. Major- and trace-element geochemistry was analyzed for metamorphic rocks to distinguish between igneous and sedimentary protoliths, and for igneous rocks to characterize and differentiate Mesozoic and Cenozoic magmatic events in the area. The analytical data tables associated with this report are available through the Alaska Geochemistry database, https://maps.dggs.alaska.gov/geochem. For a direct link to this data release, see http://doi.org/10.14509/30843.Major- and trace-element geochemistry was obtained for metamorphic rocks to help distinguish between igneous and sedimentary protoliths, and for igneous rocks to characterize and differentiate Mesozoic and Cenozoic magmatic events in the area. The project area is of current and historic interest for potential mineral resource development, including quartz vein gold (Au) mineralization, placer Au deposits, granite-hosted tin (Sn) mineralization, and intrusion-related copper (Cu)-Au deposits.>geochemistry-download: Digital data available through the Alaska Geochemistry database online. Download files include data, analytical methods, and detection limits.2021ground conditioncompleteNone planned-142.835347-141.69809364.23892363.783285ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAnalysesAnalyses and SamplingAnalytical Lab ResultsAnalytical ResultsBase MetalsChemistryCopperCritical MineralsDGGSEconomic GeologyExplorationGeochemical DataGeochemical SurveysGeochemistryGeologicGeologyGoldGold ProspectGraniteIntrusion-hostedLab MethodsMajor OxidesMetalsMethodsMineral AssessmentMineral DepositMineral LocalitiesMineral ProspectMineral ResourcesMineralsMiningMinor OxidesNon-MetalsOre DepositOresPlacerPlacer GoldPlatinumPlatinum GoldPlatinum Group ElementsPrecious MetalsProspecting SitesRare Earth ElementsResource AssessmentResource InformationResourcesSample LocationSilverTinTrace ElementsTrace GeochemicalTrace MetalsAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAtwater CreekBullion CreekCement CreekFortymile Mining DistrictGold CreekKechumstuk MountainLogging Cabin CreekMoose CreekMount WarbelowPorphyry CreekWilson CreekThis report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below).Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey.Gavel, M.M.Wypych, AlicjaNaibert, T.J.Avirett, D.F.Barrera, M.L.Hubbard, A.K.Newberry, R.J.Regan, S.P.Twelker, EvanWildland, A.D.Wyatt, W.C.2022Field station locations and magnetic susceptibility data collected in 2021 for the Taylor Mountain project, Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles, AlaskaRaw Data FileRDF 2022-2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys2 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/30837Samples were analyzed for a variety of suites of major and trace elements depending on the sample type. In addition to ALS Geochemistry' accredited (ISO/IEC 17025-2005) internal quality-control program, DGGS monitored analysis quality with at least one standard reference material per batch of 20 analyses.not applicableThis data release is complete.Location data were collected using GPS-enabled tablets and smartphones running the ESRI Collector App. The devices have a reported error of about 10 m. Latitude and longitude are reported in the WGS84 datum.Field data collection - During the 2021 field season, geologists from the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) conducted 1:100,000-scale bedrock geologic mapping of ~2600 mi2 (~6900 km2) within the Tanacross and Eagle quadrangles.2021Sample selection - Rock samples were collected for two different purposes. First, samples of visibly mineralized or altered rock were preferentially collected and analyzed for trace-element geochemistry. Second, igneous and metaigneous rocks showing little alteration or weathering were collected for whole-rock major-oxide, minor-oxide, and trace-element analyses to aid in classification and study of petrogenesis and tectonic setting. Most samples are grab samples, which were collected for their overall representation of the outcrop. However, a few samples are select samples, which were more deliberately collected from a specific feature, as noted in the sample field description. Rock outcrop accounts for much less than one percent of the study area, consequently, many of the rock samples were collected from up to 1-meter-deep pits dug with shovels into rocky colluvial deposits below the surficial loess.2021Sample preparation - Rock samples were processed by ALS Geochemistry using their PREP-31 package. The samples were crushed to greater than 70 percent passing 2 mm, and a 250 g split was pulverized to greater than 85 percent passing 75 microns. After each sample crushing, the pulverizers were cleaned with barren material. Prior to crushing, samples for whole-rock analysis were trimmed with a rock saw by DGGS staff to remove weathering.2019Major- and trace-element geochemistry - Major- and trace-element values for rock samples were determined by ALS Geochemistry method ME-MS61: Four-acid digestion followed by inductively-coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) and inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS); Au values were analyzed using flux digestion and fire assay and ICP-AES (ALS Geochemistry method Au-ICP21). Samples that exceeded detection limits for elements of interest were reanalyzed using specific elemental tests. Over-limit values for S were analyzed using four-acid digestion followed by inductively-coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ALS Geochemistry method ME-OG62).2021Whole-rock geochemistry - Whole-rock geochemistry samples and major- and minor- oxides were analyzed by lithium borate fusion digestion and ICP-AES (ALS Geochemistry method ME-ICP06). Trace elements, including rare-earth elements, were determined using lithium metaborate fusion digestion and ICP-MS (ALS Geochemistry method ME-MS81). Ag, Cd, Co, Cu, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sc, and Zn were determined by four-acid digestion and ICP-AES (ALS Geochemistry method ME-4ACD81); and As, Bi, Hg, In, Re, Sb, Se, Te, and Tl were determined by aqua regia digestion followed by ICP-MS (ALS Geochemistry method ME-MS42). Total C and S were analyzed by Leco furnace (ALS Geochemistry methods C-IR07 and S-IR08, respectively). Pt, Pd and Au were determined by fire assay with ICP-MS finish (ALS Precious Metals method PGM-MS23)2021point0.0000010.000001decimal degreesWGS84WGS 846378137298.257223563000025geochemistry-downloadDigital data available through the Alaska Geochemistry database online. Download files include data, analytical methods, and detection limits.Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)geochemistry-downloadAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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