Mining
Mining and mining support services are key economic drivers in Alaska. We offer coverage of the state’s major producing mines including Greens Creek, Red Dog, Fort Knox, Kensington, Pogo, and Usibelli Coal Mine, as well as the companies that operate them, and the commodities they produce (zinc, lead, gold, silver, and coal, to name just a few). Mine development and production, closure and reclamation, employment, and workforce development are all key areas of coverage at Alaska Business.
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West Susitna Access Road Touted at Mat-Su Economic Summit
West Susitna Access Project is touted as a road to revenue for the state and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough at Mat-Su Economic Summit.
Comparing MSHA & OSHA
The federal government has two administrations within the Department of Labor that oversee workplace safety: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
Nikolai Prospect Could Answer Domestic Need for Nickel
Alaska Energy Metals is exploring the Nikolai Prospect, looking for nickel that can be sourced in Alaska to increase homegrown critical metal mining.
Contango Ore’s Exploration of Lucky Shot
Contango ORE is aiming at Lucky Shot, the name of the gold vein underneath Box Mountain Ridge. Thorough geologic modeling stacks the odds in the company’s favor.
Scaling Up the Cleanup: Donlin Gold and Partners Collect More E-Waste, Trash Than Ever
Donlin Gold worked with tribal entities and community groups in the Middle Kuskokwim to haul away nearly 235,000 pounds of electronic and other waste this year.
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Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.