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Project Summary for
Pagan Island, CNMI Volcanic Ash Project
Owner: Pacific Ventures, Inc.
Location: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Project Description:
American Geological Services, Inc. was contracted by Pacific Ventures,
Ltd. to write a summary geology and construction mater ial
resource report, and a preliminary volcanic hazard report for
Pagan Island. The islands volcanic centers are still active with
the most recent significant eruption occurring in May of 1981.
This eruption produced thick deposits of volcanic ash which may
provide a good source of pozzolan for the cement industry, along
with a variety of other products such as sand and aggregate. Pacific
Ventures, Ltd. has obtained a mining permit for the volcanic ash
on Pagan and is currently conducting a variety of engineering
and product test on the ash. American Geological Services, Inc.
will be conducting a variety of mining feasibility and environmental
studies for the planned mining operation. Pacific Ventures, Ltd.
plans to start production of  volcanic
sand, and possibly aggregate in the near future.
American Geological Services, Inc. represented Pacific Ventures
at a Public Meeting with the Coastal Resource Management Board,
held meetings with the Division of Environmental Quality, Division
of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Civil Defense, Office of the Governor,
and Coastal Resources Management.
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Completion Date: 2001
Contractor Status: Prime Contractor and Project Manager
Owner Contact: Mr. Stan Smith, President, Pacific Ventures,
Inc.,
P.O. Box 7368, San Diego, California 80104, (619) 291-8780
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