THE ALASKA MINER JOURNAL: The publication is member-only news mailed to AMA members, eight times a year, in months when the Magazine is not published. The Alaska Miner Journal is dedicated to those who work in and support the mining industry in Alaska, its commitment to the people, and the resources of our state. Our goal is to disseminate information on responsible mineral development, educating the public about the value of mining, providing information for our membership and the general public, providing policymakers the information they need to understand the mining industry and monitor political and regulatory processes affecting mining in Alaska.
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Journal of the Alaska Miners Association
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A Message from the Executive Director
Dear AMA Members and Friends, We’re in our 85th summer as your Alaska Miners Association! It’s surreal to think that our association is older than our state, but just as meaningful today as it was in 1939. We greet each dawn and salute each sunset working to protect, defend and advocate for the Alaska mining industry, while educating and connecting our Alaska miners and mining families. We really are a family business. From Nome to Ketchikan, there are hundreds of second and even third generation Alaska miners doing what we do best — explore, plan, develop and produce what America and Alaska need to power our economy and protect our freedom. We’ve got plans for 85th Anniversary celebrations include another epic convention in the fall — more on that in the coming months. For now, we are back in the field and even with 22 hours of daylight, it’s going to be hard to squeeze in work and play and fill the freezers! Elsewhere in this Journal you’ll see a list of the many events we’ll be participating in on behalf of AMA. There is no way to overstate the importance of meeting in person with regular Alaskans at all these fun events with a smile on our face and a story to tell. Nobody comes to a state fair just to learn more about mining, not even me (it’s for the food, obviously.). But when we’ve got tens of thousands of regular hardworking Alaska families together, it’s a perfect time to greet them, show them our samples and products, and gently remind them of the huge economic benefits that mining delivers in Alaska, while paying millions back to the state for that right. These Alaska families appreciate that mining contributes not just jobs but lessens the taxes and fees they have to pay for everything else. It’s important they understand key facts
Mining District in Northwest Alaska, are expected to employ about 450 people during its operations. n And Manh Choh starts its full production this summer! This will add hundreds of mining jobs to our industry and continue the important economic engine of the Fort Knox mill in Fairbanks. AMA, along with Alaska Metal Mines, is working with McKinley Group to finalize our report on the 2023 economic date. Watch for the Economics Benefits of Mining in Alaska, coming soon in your summer Alaska Miner Magazine, as well as online at www. alaskaminers.org/economic-benefits. Please join us this summer at any (or all) of these great events: June 22-23: Gold Rush Days in Juneau July 25-28: Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines Aug. 17: Mining Day at Alaska State Fair Sept. 24-26: MinExpo International in Las Vegas, Nev. A number of branch meetings will take place this summer as well — please watch our website under events/branch meetings to stay informed of meetings in your branch. Also please, please, I beg you, to share your stories with us, at work and play! As you are working and playing this summer in the field, please snap some photos and share them, along with the details, with us at AMA. We especially love to show Alaska miners working hard and enjoying wild adventures outside — send us your memories throughout this summer! And in the words of our great Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens: “Get Out and Play!”
about Alaska mining we can proudly share. In our most recent 2022 analysis, Alaska’s $4.5 billion mining industry provided: n 11,400 total direct and indirect jobs attributed to Alaska mining industry. n Charitable contributions to more than 280 Alaska nonprofits. n $4.5 million in contributions. n $800,000 to civic, business, and industry organizations in Alaska through sponsorship and membership fees. n Over $2.7 million contributed to the University of Alaska and vocational schools to support education in Alaska. n 73 percent of workers at the six large mines are Alaska residents. n Mining employees live in about 90 communities throughout Alaska. And the potential to grow those employment numbers with exploration and new mines being considered is incredible: n The Graphite Creek project, north of Nome, is expected to create 370 production jobs. n Livengood, just north of Fairbanks, will also create about 330 mining jobs. n Donlin Gold in Southwest Alaska is expected to require about 1,000 workers during its operations. n Pebble in Southwest Alaska would require an operations labor force of about 850. n The Upper Kobuk projects in the Ambler
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2024 Schedule of Events
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Juneau Gold Rush Days is a two-day celebration that pays homage to two important industries that helped shape Alaska — mining and logging. Make plans to join the event at Savikko Park on Douglas, Alaska, to celebrate the past, present and future of Alaska’s resources! Juneau Gold Rush Days includes delicious food, local vendors, gold panning, live music, a beer garden and activities for the whole family. Learn more about the mining and logging industries by watching or participating in competitions featuring mining- specific events such as jackleg drilling, spike driving, and hand mucking, and logging events, like axe throwing, speed climbing, hand bucking, and log rolling. There are skills competitions for kids, teens and adults! Juneau Gold Rush Days, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and the free annual event is only possible through the generous support of our community. We are grateful to our many sponsors, board members, and volunteers that help make the event happen each year. If you or your business are interested in getting involved, please email us at juneaugoldrushdays@gmail.com. We hope to see you June 22-23 at Savikko Park on Douglas, Alaska, for the 32nd annual Juneau Gold Rush Days! Visit juneaugoldrushdays.com for more information.
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AMA Members Participate in Sustainable Energy Conference
AMA Executive Director Deantha Skibinski moderated a panel on “Sustainable Sourcing: the Role of Alaska in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain” with a presentation by DGGS Director and State Geologist Melanie Werdon and a roundtable discuss with Werdin, Mike Satre with Hecla, Cal Craig with Ambler Metals, and Mike Schaffner with Graphite One.
In May, the Governor’s Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference provided a strong focus on the critical role that mining, and minerals will play in any move to more sustainable energy sources. This is the third year of this event, intended to join visionaries, researchers, policymakers, and investors from across the world as the energy transition unfolds and emerging technologies advance. The vision is that Alaska is both a current energy producer, and the best place on earth to explore the future of energy. Alaska has more sustainable energy potential than nearly any place on earth. Alaska is home to established commercial scale wind, solar and hydro; it’s serving as a proving
ground for tidal and micronuclear power; and the state is advancing an LNG project that will displace coal, reduce global emissions by at least 77 million tons, and has the potential to unlock blue and green hydrogen fuel. With its challenging climate and hundreds of remote communities unconnected to traditional infrastructure, Alaska is also a world leader in microgrid deployment where renewable energy sources are being integrated even north of the Arctic Circle. The state has the ability to capture and sequester gigatons of carbon and has every one of the 50 critical minerals identified as key to the energy transition.
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AMA Members Participate in Sustainable Energy Conference
AMA President Lorali Simon, with Usibelli Coal Mine, was on The Realities and Potential for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage panel in May at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. The third annual event, hosted by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, brings together experts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and researchers from across the energy spectrum in Alaska.
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White House Actions Boost Graphite One
By Shane Lasley, North of 60 Mining News Graphite One Inc. President and CEO Anthony Huston was among a select group of industry leaders in attendance when President Joe Biden rolled out his plan to levy heavy tariffs on a wide range of goods from China, including natural graphite. “I was honored to represent everyone at Graphite One in the meeting with President Biden,” said Huston. “We appreciate his support for the renewable energy transition and G1 is excited to continue pushing forward to create a secure 100 percent U.S.-based supply chain for natural and synthetic graphite.” As the single largest ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries powering electric vehicles and storing renewable energy, graphite is essential to the clean energy transition. Analysts forecast that the demand for graphite will top 5 million metric tons per year by 2030. This is more than three times the 1.6 million metric tons mined globally during 2023, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. As the primary anode ingredient, graphite makes up around 28 percent of all the materials in lithium-ion batteries for EVs and clean energy storage. There are currently no graphite mines in the U.S., and TEMSCO
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The Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine Rescue Team recently placed first in Medical and third in Field in the Central Mine Rescue Competition in Kellogg, Idaho. Congratulations to the team for highlighting the skilled professionals in Alaska mining!
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Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine Celebrates Earth Day With Cleanup
The Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine celebrated Earth Day with a site-wide spring-cleaning event. The mine’s dedicated team came together to keep the mine site well-kept, preserving the beauty of the Southeast Alaska environment. The mine would like to say a big thank you to everyone who participated!
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Matson Helps Veterans Make Successful Transition to Civilian Life
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Save the Date: AMA Annual Convention and Trade Show
The AMA Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held Nov. 4-7, 2024, at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage. Make your plans now! There are many ways you can make the most of the largest mining event in Alaska: Book your Trade Show Booth! The Trade Show runs Tuesday – Thursday and is the best way to reach Alaska’s mining industry to showcase your products and services. Keynote Luncheons and other networking events are held in the Trade Show to ensure maximum exposure. We are rapidly selling these booths and the show will fill up. Considering bringing your heavy equipment too! Sponsor the Convention! We have many sponsorship opportunities to fit your needs and budget. Your sponsorship not only helps us underwrite this event, but it also supports AMA’s mission year round. If you are looking for unique sponsorship opportunities or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Luiten. Signup forms can be found on our website at: www. alaskaminers.org. Submit a Talk Proposal/ Suggestion If you have ideas or requests for a topic to be covered in the Technical Sessions and other presentations, please submit via email to teller.
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Northwest Mine Supply Northwest Pump Northwest Territories & Nunavut Chamber of Mines
Pacific Rim Chemicals Pathfinder Aviation, LLC Perkins Coie LLP Petro Marine Services Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada PX4 Software Ram-Enterprise
Remote Made Easy (PSSA) Remote Site Services Inc. Republic Services
Resource Development Council Roughstock Mining Services LLC Royal Gold Inc. Samson Tug & Barge Sandvik Sealaska Corporation/Alaska Coastal Aggregates LLC SECON/Southeast Roadbuilders Shoreside Petroleum Inc. SKAPS Industries SLR International Corporation SMS Equipment Inc. Society For Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Soloy Helicopters LLC Sophie Station Suites - Fountainhead Hotels Southeast Conference SRK Consulting
Operations Inc. Hyak Mining Co.
Hy-Tech Drilling USA Inc. Idaho Mining Association IMDEX Industrial Pumps of Alaska
Institute of Northern Engineering International Directional Services JCM Industries Inc. Juneau Economic Development Council Just Refiners USA, Inc. Klondike Placer Miners’ Association Knight Piesold & Company Kuna Engineering Lignite Energy Council Madison Lumber & Hardware Inc. Mascott Equipment Matanuska Telecom Association Matson MFCP Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp Modern Machinery Montana Mining Association Motion Industries
Stantec Consulting Inc. StateFire DC Specialties Stoel Rives LLP Sullivan Water Wells T & J Enterprises Inc. Temsco Helicopters Inc. The Alliance The Silver Institute TOTE LLC Tyler Rental Inc. Ucore Rare Metals Inc. University Redi-Mix Utah Mining Association Valdez Creek Mining
MSI Communications Mueller Electric Div II
VEGA Americas Visit Anchorage
National Mining Association Nevada Mining Association New Mexico Mining Association North Star Terminal & Stevedore Co. LLC Northern Air Cargo Northern Industrial Training, LLC (Anchorage) Northern Permafrost Consulting Northrim Bank, NA
Wells Fargo Bank Alaska Women’s Mining Coalition World Trade Center Alaska WSP USA Inc. Wyoming Mining Association Yukon Chamber of Mines Zonge International Inc.
Energy Laboratories Inc. Equipment Source, Inc.
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Thank you to all the AMA corporate and individual members who joined or renewed their membership to the association in March and April. You make AMA possible! Corporations AIDEA Alaska Carquest LLC Alaska Frontier Constructors Inc. Ambler Metals LLC
StateFire DC Specialties T & J Enterprises Inc. Teck Alaska Inc. - Red Dog Tectonic Metals Inc. VEGA Americas Wells Fargo Bank Alaska
Individuals Rick Ames Michael A Belowich Thor Bergstrom Craig Biers Brandon Brefczynski Brian Butterworth L. Roger Calloway Jr. Cal Craig Shareen Crosby
Borealis Fuels and Logistics ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. Equipment Source, Inc. Freegold Ventures Ltd Frontier Supply Company GBA Assaying & Refining General Refining Corporation Hy-Tech Drilling USA Inc. Modern Machinery Mueller Electric Div II Nebari Partners Nuna Geologic Services Ram-Enterprise SECON/Southeast Roadbuilders
Operators Don Easterly Marshall Ney
Professionals Sean & Ashley Conley Regina Daniels Long Fan
Steve Cutler Erik Douglas John Ellsworth Nick Ferree Jeff Foley Logan Fusso Clark Gillam
Timothy Flynn Kirsten Fristad Patrick McCann Kelsey Stockert
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Ben Veach Bill Vivlamore J Kristina Walcott
Ron ‘Stretch’ Payne Chloe Peterson Jennifer Rachels George Rauscher Tony Reda Robyn Reyes
Thomas Griswold Chantal Groom Wayne Hall Shalon Harrington Chuck Heath Jim Hill Brandon Hopkins Tim Horn Ken Hughes Shari Borglund & Frank Humpal Cheryl Jong Anna Kohl Stewart Langer Dave & Vanessa Larimer Vanessa Larimer George Lounsbury Alivia Lowell Miles Macdonald TJ Mason
Walter D Wells Terry Williams Jason Wilneff Josie Wilson Frank & Mary Yates Leslie Yesnik Jesse Billmeier & Betsy Young
Dan Rogers Randy Ruaro Jeff San Juan
Roger Schnabel Greta Schuerch Caroline Schultz Mark Smith Samuel Smith Todd Smith Derek Sokolan
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William & Anna Sonday Lee & Melinda St. Pierre Richard Stickle Jeff Taylor Walt Thomson Bruce & Kathi Tweet
Sam Mazzeo Mac Meiners Jim Munsell
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n June 20: ARE Anchorage Coal Classic Golf Tournament
Dedicated to the responsible development of Alaska ’ s resources.
n June 22-23: Gold Rush Days, Juneau
Geologic Consulting Geologic Staffing Geologic Engineering Reporting (including 43 - 101) Logistics/Operation Coordination Remote Site Management GIS Services Permitting Assistance Community Engagement Claims Staking Claims Administration Equipment Rental
n July 25-28: Southeast Alaska State Fair, Haines
n July 11: ARE Fairbanks Coal Classic Golf Tournament
n Aug. 4: AMA’s 85th Anniversary
n Aug. 17: Mining Day at the Alaska State Fair, Palmer n Sept. 24-26: MineEXPO International, Las Vegas, Nev.; www.minexpo.com n Nov. 4-8: Annual Convention and Trade Show, Anchorage n Dec. 2-6: American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting, Location TBD AMA Branch Meetings n AMA’s eight statewide branches hold meetings either weekly or monthly throughout the year, featuring roundtables of agency updates elected officials, and presentations. Branches frequently break for summer - please visit AMA’s website to see the most up to date information on branch meetings. n AMA Statewide Zooms are adjourned for the summer!
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