after we’re gone. The foundation is solid, and the momentum is real. Traditionally, Alaska has always been seen as a seasonal place to work. Summer was when things happened— exploration, development, the hustle. Winter? That was downtime. But since the pandemic, something has shifted. People have started pushing bound- aries, exploring ways to keep working through the colder months. Winter exploration is no longer out of the question. It’s challenging, yes—but it's becoming more of a norm than a novelty. Of course, doing anything in an Alaskan winter isn’t for the faint of heart. But with the right approach to safety, a smart cost-benefit analysis, and a team willing to adapt, the op- portunities are there. More and more projects are proving it can be done. In the end, that’s the beauty of this place. Alaska has always demanded resilience, innovation, and grit. But if you can figure out the rhythm, and if you’re willing to work with the land instead of against it—the sky’s the limit.
good. Of course, you always hope that help never becomes necessary—but we’re ready if it does. The WeatherPort tents we install across Alaska? Those same structures are used in humanitarian responses all over the globe. After 9/11, Alaska Struc- tures (the company behind Weather- Port) couldn’t get through to officials in New York, so they simply showed up. They set up tents, laid out supplies, and told first responders, “Come in, take a nap, rest for a bit.” That kind of initiative is something we admire—and aspire to. What opportunities do you see for the future, for your company and for mining? One thing’s for sure—our need for resources isn’t going anywhere. If anything, it’s only growing. And with that in mind, we believe Alaska’s min- ing industry is just getting started. With strong advocates like the Alaska Miners Association (AMA) and consistent support from leaders like Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sul- livan, there’s every reason to believe that Alaska will keep producing long
farms and vendors, we believe that every dollar spent locally helps us all grow together. And when it comes to giving back, we don’t just talk about it—we live it. Food that’s left over from our remote camps? It doesn’t go to waste. If we’re out in the bush, it goes to the local communities. If it makes it back to Anchorage, it heads to food banks. No press releases, no public credit—of- ten the donations are made under the name of whatever client we’re working with on a project. And that’s just fine by us. If it helps the project, it helps the community. If it helps the commu- nity, it helps the industry. That’s a win all around. Giving back is something Michael Jr. is especially passionate about, and as the company stabilizes from its rap- id growth, he’s eager to explore more ways AkMin can engage with nonprof- its — both locally and beyond. We’ve also had some conversations with FEMA about the resources and infrastructure we have in place across Alaska. Just knowing we might be able to lend a hand in a time of crisis feels
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