Corps Extends Comment Period for Pebble Draft EIS
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is extending the public comment period an additional thirty days for the Pebble Limited Partnership draft environmental impact statement.
Mining
Usibelli Coal Mine Achieves All-Time Best Safety Record
Employees at Usibelli Coal Mine (UCM) worked 798 consecutive days without a single lost time accident (LTA), setting a new record for safety at the mine.
Stay Safe with Specialized Insurance
Alaska is known for having some of the most hazardous industries, requiring various types of insurance to protect operations, employees, customers, and the general public.
Resource Development is Good for Our Health
An article published last May in the Journal of the American Medical Association caught my eye and put new and brighter light on what resource development means for Alaskans.
SMS Equipment Brings World-Class Equipment, Support Solutions to Alaskan Market
SMS Equipment will host an open house to announce its first Alaska location, marking the official opening of the Anchorage branch on Thursday, April 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mining Matters
Quite a number of advanced-exploration and development projects are underway—some at existing sites and some at newly discovered areas—that may bring even more mines to fruition in the near future.