Western States Mining Collaboration Council
In August, AMA Executive Director Deantha Skibinski was in Minnesota representing Alaska at the annual meeting of the state mining associations. It was the first time Mining Minnesota hosted the Western States Mining Collaboration Council in Duluth and with a tour across the Iron Range. The mining industry has been a force in Minnesota for more than 140 years. Representatives from state trade associations included Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming as well as national organizations including the American Coal Council, American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA), Rocky Mountain Mining Institute, and Women’s Mining Coalition. They were joined by Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber who thanked the group for their hard work in their efforts for advancing responsible mining projects across the country. He answered questions about proposed national legislature for permitting and talked about future priorities in the industry. The group toured the Hibbing Taconite operation and New Range Copper Nickel’s project. Alaska and Minnesota share so many similarities in terms of mineral endowment, regulatory challenges, and hardworking miners! There is an obvious pride that Minnesotans share with Alaskans when it comes to mining.
www.alaskaminers.org I The Alaska Miner I September 2024
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