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ON THE COVER: Gene Pool of Oxford Assaying and mining legend Roger Burggraf at the 2023 convention. AMA's Annual Convention is here again and we're looking forward to seeing everyone in Anchorage from Nov. 3-6! Please make plans to join us as we gather to celebrate the theme of Unleashing Alaska’s Strength: Resources. Resilience. Responsibility. Our AMA Convention Committee has planned another great gathering that will be filled with event you won't wan't to miss!
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MESSAGE FROM AMA’S PRESIDENT
TELLING OUR STORY: AMA GOES TO D.C. AMA Executive Director Deantha Skibinski testifies before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
CRITICAL MINERALS COLLABORATIVE UAF’s Alaska Critical Mineral Accelerator proposal continues to gain traction and is a finalist in a National Science Foundation competition.
AMA Board President Lorali Simon reflects on the past two years and the opportunities Alaska miners are blessed with.
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DEDICATED. RELIABLE. BUILT TO SERVE.
FACES OF MINING: KEELY PLISKA In this issue, we are telling the story of Keely Pliska, Technical Sales Specialist with Minova Hard Rock, who continues to be a strong advocate for AMA.
ALASKA MINING & BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY See the Newest Alaska Mining Business and Service Directory, the companies and individuals serving our vital industry.
IN MEMORIAM: HONORING THOSE WHO WE'VE LOST We take a look back at those oustanding individuals have left a lasting legacy on the Alaska mining industry.
EDITORIAL CALENDAR Spring 2026 | Project Updates Summer 2026 | People in Mining Fall 2026 | Annual Anchorage Convention Winter 2026 | Legislative and Season Preview EXECUTIVE BOARD Lorali Simon, President Dave Larimer, First Vice President Houston Morris, Second Vice President BRANCH CHAIRMEN Ted Hawley, Anchorage Ethan Trickey, Denali Dave Larimer, Fairbanks Jan Hill, Haines Jason Hart, Juneau Houston Morris, Kenai Ken Hughes, Nome Robert Fithian, Ketchikan/Prince of Wales
ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION STAFF Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director Jennifer Luiten, Membership & Fundraising Director Carin Currier, Projects & Communications Manager Darlene Strickland, Bookkeeper/Membership The Alaska Miner is published in partnership with the Alaska Miners Association by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516.
The Alaska Miner is dedicated to those who work in and support the mining industry in Alaska, its commitment to the people, and resources of our state. Our magazine is published quarterly and delivered to both the members of the Alaska Miners Association and to key decision makers and leaders in Alaska and beyond. Our goal is to educate, advocate and lead our industry as one of the strongest, oldest and most productive corporate citizens in Alaska. AMA’s mission is to promote responsible mineral development in Alaska.
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