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SEPTEMBER 2025 | WWW.ALASKAMINERS.ORG
A laska Alaska
Construction Machinery Industrial Construction & Mining Equipment for the Alaska area.
A Message from the Executive Director
Fall is finally here and it's certainly a season of change in Alaska! I hope each and every one of our members has enjoyed a safe and prosperous summer field season. Looking ahead, there are big things on the horizon, namely the AMA Annual Conven- tion coming soon in November. We are looking forward to meeting again in Anchorage from Nov. 3-6 in what contin- ues to be the largest celebration of mining in Alaska. You will find more information about our annual event on Pages 12-17 and if you haven't yet made plans, I would love to personally invite you to join the leaders and innovators in our industry. Our staff continues to amaze me with their dedicated determination in helping plan this event each year ... and each event is only getting better! In notable personal news, I traveled in mid-September to Washington, D.C. to testify as a witness before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The hearing was specific to Alaska and included VOICE of the Arctic Inupiat, Penney Capital, Aleut Corporation, CIRI, Alaska Forest Resourc- es, Native Village of Port Heiden and the University of Alaska. It was an honor to advocate for Alaska mining and to focus on the value our industry provides not only at the state and federal level, but also the global economy. It was my first time testifying to Congress — and on short notice — but the committee mem- bers asked many directed and insightful questions. It was a big stage, but the lights weren't too bright, thanks to the fact that I have the honor of having the best story to tell: Alaska mining. I'm sure all of you would have been able to speak from the heart about the direct impact your efforts have and will continue to have for years to come. That being said, I must highlight the work of many individuals, including our AMA officers, who provided invaluable insight quickly and capably. Your experience and acumen helped to simply put the best foot forward for AMA and our industry, and I am grateful for all of you. I also must highlight Justin Prosser and Rich Nolan (pic- tured above left with me) of the National Mining Association who helped review our messaging and provide impactful guidance on committee protocols. Having trusted advisors who truly know their stuff and have been on this big stage before are worth more than their weight in gold! It was an amazing and unforgettable experience, and I am personally fortunate to have represented the Alaska mining family. I hope to see all of you in Anchorage in November!
2019 ZX200 ...........................HE2233 2,225 Hrs....66" Clean up bucket ......Dig Bucket 41" 1.4yd3
2021 CR 308 ..........................CT0101 2,669 Hrs, CAT 22" Dig Bucket ........ CAT 47" Clean up Bucket
2019 MCT135D........................SK0268 1,068 Hrs....Bolt on Edge 84" bucket ..GP Bucket - 2100mm.
Anchorage, AK......................$99,950
Anchorage, AK...........................$55,000
Anchorage, AK............................$89,950
This is the official journal of the Alaska Miners Association, published eight times a year exclusively to our members. It is published in partnership with the Alaska Miners Association by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516.
We actively seek contributions from our members and the mining industry. Please email
stories and photos to Lee Leschper at Lee.Leschper@FireweedStrategies.com.
2021 ZX210LC-6............HE207247 4,400 Hrs.....ESCO - 48” 1.5 cyd HD Dig Bucket......PSM 66” 1.95 cyd Clean-up Bucket.
2022 ASV RT40...........................AS0102 865 Hrs.....Quick Attach....Joystick Controls....54” Bucket
2023 ASV RT25......................AS0100 49 Hrs.....Quick Attach....Joystick Controls....49” Bucket
ADVERTISING RATES AND NEWS TIPS For advertising information, or to submit news, story ideas and photos, contact Lee Leschper at 907-957-6025 or Lee.Leschper@FireweedStrategies.com. ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION STAFF Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director Jennifer Luiten, Membership & Fundraising Director Carin Currier, Projects & Communications Manager Darlene Strickland, Bookkeeper/Membership
Fairbanks, AK..................$36,000
Fairbanks, AK......................$133,000
Fairbanks, AK..................$48,000
Deantha Skibinski Executive Director
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
2024 Epiroc T40-11.............ES1213 529 Hrs..TMG24SED0103.W/Winch.
2023 Volvo ECR145EL.........VE0109 65 Hrs .......36" HDP Dig Bucket - Capacity: 0.66 yds........60"Clean-Up Bucket - Capacity: 1.47 yds.. Rubber Tracks and Blade Juneau, AK..............................$181,500
2023 Volvo L70H................VL2145 1875 Hrs ..........104" BOCE GP 2 . 9 yd bolt on cutting edge.............3rd Function Hydraulics. 3
2024 Epiroc T40-11.............. ES1212. 508Hrs...TMG24SED0102..W/Winch Fairbanks AK..........................$
Anchorage, AK.........................$185,000
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Kevin Adler, Convention
Anch or age (907) 563-3822 Anchorage (907) 563-3822
J u nea u Juneau (907) 802-4242
Mike Satre and JP Tangen, Federal Oversight Blake Bogart and Dave Larimer, State Oversight
Fai r bank s (907) 931-8808 Fairbanks (907) 931-8808
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