Alaska Miner Magazine, Spring 2020

THE ALASKA MINER MAGAZINE: Our magazine is published quarterly and delivered to both the members of the Alaska Miners Association and to key decision-makers and leaders in Alaska and beyond. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and lead our industry as one of the strongest, oldest, and most productive corporate citizens in Alaska. AMA’s mission is to promote responsible mineral development in Alaska. We provide key communication between our members, the industry, and policymakers in and out of Alaska. Each issue includes news and information important to our industry and our constituents.

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April 2020 Volume 48, Number 4

Coronavirus: What AMA and its members are doing

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Juneau: Mineral Tenure Legislation Faces in Mining: Houston Morris Carbide: Underground Artwork Projects Moving Forward

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SO YOUR IRON WILL BE EVEN MORE EFFICIENT.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. INTRODUCING THE EX5600-7. See all the improvements at HitachiConstruction.com/EX5600-7.

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Clayton Dunn Sales and PSSR Fairbanks Branch

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Donlin Gold is poised to be one of the largest, highest-grade, and most prospective open-pit gold deposits in the world. We believe that it should be developed responsibly – through a safe and healthy workplace, stewardship of the environment, and the preservation of traditional cultures.

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Dear Alaskans, Pebble has a clear path forward. This is an exciting time for us — and for all Alaskans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revoked the pre-emptive veto against Pebble. This signals a fair, equitable, and reliable permitting process. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) — a thorough and objective evaluation which shows clearly that Pebble FDQFRH[LVWZLWKWKHƓVKHULHV :HDUHFRPPLWWHGWRDSURMHFWWKDWEHQHƓWV all Alaskans. It is time to move forward. Tom Collier, CEO Pebble Partnership

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PROTECTING OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE

Usibelli Coal Mine produces more than one million tons of coal every year, helping energize Interior Alaska. Yet our most precious resource isn’t coal—it’s the people who mine it. We’ve worked hard to keep our employees safe, and the results are gratifying.

Employees surpassed their all- time safety record in April 2019 and by the end of the year, worked more than 1,000 days without a lost time accident. Our employees are committed to excellence in mining, and in practicing everyday safety—at work, at home and at play.

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The Alaska Miner

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Houston Morris Industrial Pumps of Alaska

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