EV Maker Lucid Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Alaska-Sourced Graphite
Graphite One signs agreement to provide Alaska-mined graphite for use in electric vehicle production at Lucid Motors’ Arizona plant.
Tag: Nome
Pacific Dataport Brings Satellite Internet to Nome
Pacific Dataport calls the Nome Gateway built for its Aurora LEO internet service the largest-capacity commercial satellite service installed anywhere on Earth.
For the Birds: The Attraction of Winged Wildlife
Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bald eagles and bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket list.
Mission Critical: Graphite One and Nikolai Nickel
The Nikolai and Graphite One mining projects are still under exploration, yet their respective owners are making progress in finding suppliers and partners interested in strengthening the supply of materials needed for the energy transition.
Seven Alaska News Organizations Receive Funding from Press Forward
Three newspapers, three radio stations, and a nonprofit support coalition receive $100,000 each from the first grant distribution by Press Forward, a national philanthropic network for journalism.
Sitnasuak Gets $4.5M Federal Grant for Energy Infrastructure in Nome
A $4.5 million federal grant to Sitnasuak Native Corporation improves energy resilience in Nome by building new fuel storage tanks.
Sitnasuak Native Corporation Taps Afognak Exec for Operations, Development Chief
Nome-based Sitnasuak Native Corporation appointed Matt Thorpe, former COO of Afognak Native Corporation, as its Chief Operations Officer, Corporate Development.
Sold on Retail: Customer-facing brands of Alaska Native corporations
Although the richest opportunities for Alaska Native corporations have come from government contracting, construction, or other little-seen services, some familiar customer-facing brands are also under Native ownership.
Small Business Development Center Adds $83M for Tribal Credit Initiative
A State Small Business Credit Initiative backed by more than $83 million will drive private-sector development in rural and Alaska Native-owned businesses.
Challenging Quintillion Cable Repair Complete
The crew sent to fix the Quintillion undersea cable encountered ice, difficult currents, and a food shortage in its effort to fix the link.