Mineral Resources Staff

About the DGGS Mineral Resources Section

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Burns, Laurel E.

Geological Scientist, (907)451-5021

Geophysicist

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Freeman, Lawrence K.

Geologist, (907)451-5027

Acting Section Chief, Larry has 34 years of professional experience in Alaska geology and the mineral industry. His areas of expertise include geologic mapping, mineral deposits, metamorphic petrology, structural geology, exploration geochemistry, mineral resource evaluation, GIS, and database management.

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Sicard, Karri R.

Geologist, (907)451-5040

Karri is a field geologist with experience mapping in a variety of locations. Her background includes structural geology, metamorphic and igneous petrology, and tectonic evolution of core complexes through thermobarometry, pluton geochemistry, and deformation analyses.

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Twelker, Evan

Geologist, (907)451-5086

Evan is an exploration geologist with ten years experience on a wide variety of Alaskan geology and mineral deposits. His expertise includes geologic mapping and modeling, as well as application of geochemical and geophysical data towards understanding mineral deposits.

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Werdon, Melanie B.

Geologist, (907)451-5082

Mineral Resources Section