AMA CONVENTION 2025
PRESENTING SPONSORS Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company MDF Global
SILVER SPONSORS AIDEA Alaska Aggregate Products, LLC Alaska Business Alaska Silver BGC Engineering, Inc. CONAM Construction Company Doyon, Limited Hy-Tech Drilling USA Inc. Kiewit Mining Group Major Drilling MTA Pilot & Index Mining Solutions Redpath USA Corporation Soloy Helicopters, LLC Tectonic Metals Inc. WSP USA Inc. COPPER
COAL SPONSORS Alaska Earth Sciences Chugach Alaska Corporation DXP Alaska Pump and Supply Fairweather, LLC Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. Northern Permafrost Consulting LLC SLR International Corporation Swick Drilling Tyler Rental Victaulic
Short Courses
SHORT COURSE 1: STANDARDIZED RECLAMATION COST ESTIMATOR (SRCE) Two-day course: 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Nov. 2-3 The Standardized Reclamation Cost Estimator (SRCE) is a widely used Excel-based tool for devel- oping mine closure cost estimates to support financial assurance, permitting, and planning. This hands-on training will introduce participants to SRCE V2.0, with a focus on Alaska-specific closure cost practices, scheduling, and cost tracking. The course is designed for mining professionals, regula- tors, consultants, and financial specialists involved in closure planning and financial assurance. Presenters: Ivan Clark, P.E.; Jeff Parshley, C.P.G., P.G.; Chloe Poindexter SHORT COURSE 2: MINING AK: THE PEOPLE, PLANET, AND PROFIT OF ALASKA’S MINING INDUSTRY One-day course: 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 This short course will consist of hands-on activities and engaging group discussions to guide participants through the process of understanding our mineral resources and the impacts they have on commu- nities both locally and from a global perspective. This course will also feature a special presentation on the fascinating history of lighting in mines by the Renshaw Family, as well as a glimpse into the changing technology of the industry. This course will be ideal for anyone new to the industry and wanting a better understanding or anyone looking to have complex and critical conversations about responsi- ble resource development in Alaska.
SHORT COURSE 3: WORKSHOP ON MINERAL POTENTIAL MAPPING FOR BASE, PRECIOUS, AND CRITICAL MINERALS USING MODERN, GIS-BASED, DIGITAL DATASETS IN ALASKA One-day course: 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 Recent efforts by USGS and DGGS have led to modern- ized digital geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets for much of Alaska. This course will provide a brief overview of the structure of these data and include hands-on exercises of how the data may be applied in a GIS environment for mineral potential / prospectivity mapping of a range of mineral system types. The exercises will be demonstrated using ArcGIS Pro, and thus familiarity with this software is required to benefit from the workshop. A 21-day free trial of ArcGIS Pro can be obtained from the ESRI website.
GOLD SPONSORS Alaska Airlines
Alaska Horn & Antler Alaska Minerals Inc.
Alaska Petroleum Dist. Inc. Coeur Alaska-Kensington Mine Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC Contango ORE Inc. Donlin Gold LLC Elemetal Direct Gold Buyers of Alaska: GBA Assaying & Refining Kinross Alaska NANA Regional Corporation NC Machinery Northern Star Resources(Pogo) LLC Oxford Assaying & Refining Corp. Ruen Drilling, Inc. Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Taiga Mining Company Teck Alaska Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc.
GRAVEL SPONSORS ACZ Laboratories, Inc. Just Refiners USA, Inc. Samson Tug & Barge, Inc. Zinnolithic LLC
SPONSORS Ambler Metals LLC ARG Industrial Coastal Helicopters, Inc. ConocoPhillips Cyr Drilling USA Inc. Denali Industrial Supply, Inc. Far North Supply HDR JENNMAR Kuna Engineering, LLC Lynden Magotteaux, Inc. Matson NMS North of 60 Mining News Pebble Limited Partnership
Presenters: George Case, USGS; Keith Labay, USGS
SPECIALTY Banquet Centerpieces — Alaska Energy Metals Convention Bags — Boart Longyear Core Shack Happy Hour — Contango ORE Inc. GCI Power Lounge, Convention Lanyards, Tech Prizes — GCI Banquet Wine — Orica Young Professionals Evening —
SHORT COURSE 4: COMMUNICATIONS IN MINING Half-day course: 8 a.m to Noon Nov. 3 They say a good story changes everything. It’s com- pelling and memorable. How do you answer the question – why do you work in mining? Your answer to this question is powerful and has more credibility than you think. We all know the industry is changing and how we talk about it matters. That’s why we’ve prepared this half-day short course, Communications in Mining. It will equip mining professionals with practical strategies to improve communication across all levels of mining operations. Participants will explore core principles of internal and external com- munication, stakeholder engagement, role of minerals in society, and empowering the workforce to commu- nicate. This course emphasizes how clear, timely, and socially aware communication can enhance commu- nity trust and support for the industry. Presenters: Kenna O'Neill, American Exploration & Mining Association; Meadow Riedel, Kinross Alaska; Mike Heatwole, Pebble Partnership
P & C Recruiting and H.R. Program — PIP Printing
For more information on the AMA convention, call or email Jennifer Luiten, Membership and Fundraising Director at 907-270- 9232; jennifer@AlaskaMiners.org.
Presenters: Beki Toussaint, Alaska Resource Education; Alan Renshaw, Usibelli Coal Mine
Perkins Coie LLP Republic Services
RESPEC Sandvik
SRK Consulting Stoel Rives LLP Timberline Drilling, Inc.
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