each year. In addition, approxi- mately $158 million was spent on goods and services purchased from 240 Alaska businesses, which re- sulted in an additional 505 jobs and $42.5 million in indirect wages. All amounts are U.S. dollars. Northern Star also invests in lo- cal communities through targeted support of programs aimed at de- veloping the skills of the commu- nities. A recent example is the pro- vision of a free Mental Health First Aid Training course open to the
community of Fairbanks. This course aims to educate and improve mental health understanding and provide Mental Health First Aid- ers in the community with tools to support and help people with men- tal health problems seek help. Northern Star Resources is ded- icated to extending the life of Pogo Mine and continuing its invest- ment in Pogo, Pogo employees and the communities and land in which Pogo operates. The future of the Pogo Mine is bright.
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