Mineral Resources Staff

Werdon, Melanie B.

Chief, Mineral Resources Section

Blessington, Michael J.

Rare Earth Element Minerals, Strategic Minerals, Geochemistry, GIS, Database Management

Burns, Laurel E.

Geophysicist

Elliott, Brent A.

Brent is a geologist who uses petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and structural geology to understand the petrologic evolution and develop tectonic reconstructions of igneous and metamorphic bedrock. He has conducted field studies in various tectonic settings around the world, and has been involved in DGGS projects in the Yukon-Tanana terrane, the Ruby-Tozitna Terrane(s), Cook Inlet region, and Livengood mining district.

Freeman, Lawrence K.

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.

Griesel, Gerald A.