MINING ALASKA'S FUTURE: POGO MINE
and for the next 20 years — and beyond.
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When Pogo was first developed, projections estimat- ed the resource held 3.8 million ounces of gold with a 10-year mine life. Twenty years later, the operation has produced more than 5.4 million ounces of gold and continues to expand its potential. While the numbers are significant, the true story of Pogo lies in its people. From the geologists who first interpreted the deposit to the project leaders who advanced permitting and construction, to the opera- tors, engineers, and support teams who continue to safely produce gold each day, the mine’s longevity is built on expertise and commitment. “As we celebrate 20 years and more than five million ounces produced, we’re reminded that mining is both a modern scientific industry and a community,” said General Manager Mick Eckert. “This anniversary com- memorates the pioneers who believed in this deposit and the employees who continue to make it thrive.”
n 8,757 gold bars poured
n $1 billion+ spent with Alaska-based vendors (based on nine years of available data) n Nearly $1 billion in total payroll (based on 17 years of available data) n $1 billion+ of capital invested in the mine (based on 17 years of available data) n $10 million+ in community donations (based on 17 years of available data) n Thousands of direct and indirect jobs supported statewide These figures position Pogo not only as a leading gold producer, but as a foundational economic engine for Alaska, supporting local businesses, strengthening supply chains and sustaining high-quality jobs today
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