ON THE COVER: We're looking forward to seeing you at the 2026 AMA Convention and Trade Show the first week of November in Anchorage. See full Convention coverage inside this special edition and make plans to attend. This is going to be another event for the record books!
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THE EXPERTISE AND VERSATILITY TO MOVE PROJECTS FORWARD
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MESSAGE FROM AMA’S PRESIDENT No amount of planning compensates for a shortage of trained people at the point of execution, writes AMA President Dave Larimer.
CANDIDATES SHARE VISION FOR ALASKA In late September, AMA took part in the Alaska Resources Gubernatorial Forum with our fellow trade associations and business and industry leaders.
FACES OF MINING: NAOMI MITCHELL Naomi Mitchell, Interior Program Coordinator and STEM educator for Alaska Resource Education, shares her insight into educating future miners.
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LOOKING FORWARD TO CONVENTION '26 Throughout the week, you will hear about the positive forces and plans working to expand our industry and the footprint we deliver, writes Convention Committee Chair Kevin Adler.
ALASKA MINING & BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY See the Newest Alaska Mining Business and Service Directory, the corporations, companies and individuals serving our vital industry.
YOUR VOTE IS VITAL TO OUR INDUSTRY Elected officials shape the conditions that allow responsible mining to invest, create jobs and contribute to Alaska’s economy. Make your voice heard this election.
EDITORIAL CALENDAR Winter 2027 | Legislative and Season Preview Spring 2027 | Alaska Mining Project Updates Summer 2027 | Impact of Alaska Mining Fall 2027 | Annual Anchorage Convention
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 Magazine is published in partnership with the Alaska Miners Association by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516.
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