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THE EXPERTISE AND VERSATILITY TO MOVE PROJECTS FORWARD
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MESSAGE FROM AMA’S PRESIDENT
PLAN NOW FOR CONVENTION 2026! The Alaska Miners Association Annual Convention and Trade Show is scheduled for Nov. 2-5 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage and will again be the highlight of the Alaska mining calendar.
FACES OF MINING: BRENNA SCHAAKE Brenna Schaake, Community Relations Manager for Kinross Alaska, shares how Kinross is helping better the communities the company serves.
Our responsibility is to honor our Alaska mining heritage not by accepting unnecessary risk, but by managing risk better than ever before, writes AMA President Dave Larimer.
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JUNEAU GOLD RUSH DAYS 2026 Juneau Gold Rush Days was again a huge success, bringing together thousands of Alaskans and visitors to celebrate our mining and lumber industry traditions and heritage.
ALASKA MINING & BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY See the Newest Alaska Mining Business and Service Directory, the companies and individuals serving our vital industry.
SAFETY HAS NEVER BEEN MORE VITAL Five mine rescue teams from Alaska and the Lower 48 competed in the 50th Annual Central Mine Rescue Competition in May in Juneau. See highlights from the event!
EDITORIAL CALENDAR Fall 2026 | Annual Anchorage Convention Winter 2027 | Legislative and Season Preview Spring 2027 | Alaska Mining Project Updates Summer 2027 | Impact of Alaska Mining
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.
The Alaska Miner is dedicated to those who work in and support the mining industry in Alaska, its commitment to the people, and resources of our state. 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.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD Dave Larimer, President
Houston Morris, First Vice President Jason Hart, Second Vice President
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THE ALASKA MINER - THE MAGAZINE OF THE ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION
SUMMER 2026 | ALASKAMINERS.ORG
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