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USGS investing more than $5.8M in critical-minerals mapping in Alaska

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million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The Earth MRI investments will enable airborne geophysical surveys of the poorly mapped Kuskokwim River region of western Alaska. Source: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys.

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Alaska Air Group collaborating with ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen powertrain for 76-seat zero-emission aircraft

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ZeroAvia announced a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. capable of transporting 76 passengers. ZeroAvia will set up a location in the Seattle area to support this initiative.

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DoD awarding Graphite One $37.5M to support graphite mining and processing in Alaska

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The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy (IBP), through its Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization office, will award Graphite One (Alaska) $37.5

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Juneau Capital Transit puts first all-electric bus in service

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This is the first electric bus owned and operated by a public transit agency in Alaska. Original funding for the electric bus came from the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant Program. The CBJ Assembly has set a goal of 80% renewable energy by 2045.

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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million in research, education, and training grants to universities that comprise the agency’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). This is the third round of ASSURE grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.

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Researchers explore for rare earths in Alaskan seaweed

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federal grant to explore whether Southeast Alaska seaweed is absorbing rare earths. A research team has been awarded a $1.9m The post Researchers explore for rare earths in Alaskan seaweed appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Linc Energy acquires more UCG coal exploration acreage in Alaska

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Linc Energy Ltd has acquired the grant of 181,414 acres of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) coal exploration licences in Alaska from the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority following a competitive bidding process. The gaining of this acreage marks Linc Energy’s entry into stage two of its Alaska plan.

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