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MAY 2026 | WWW.ALASKAMINERS.ORG
A Message From The Executive Director
Dear AMA members, friends and mining family: Happy Alaska Mining Day! May is a time to be thankful to work in Alaska’s mining industry, surrounded by amazing people who stand together to grow and better our state. The next page will detail the origin of Alaska Mining Day, which in a nutshell, gives us a day each year to brag about our performance and benefits that result from mining activity from across the state. Designated by law in 2013, Alaska Mining Day is a day to reflect, and be proud. We were especially proud to stand together with our partners in all of Alaska’s business industries in Washington, D.C. last month, at the third annual Alaska on the Hill. 150 Alaskans who are part of 15 organizations from mining, fishing, forestry, oil and gas, tourism, Alaska Native Corporations, and other business groups descend- ed upon our nation’s Capital City and boy, did we make a splash. United, we presented a message that everyone back home already knows: we are a pillar of the nation’s prosperity, and we can bolster all sectors of the economy, while protecting the great state we love. I often remind literally anyone who will talk to me: in Alaska, we just do it better! It is not a story you will hear in traditional media. And certainly not in the Wild West of social media. Sometimes it seems we in the industry are the only ones who have anything good to say about mining. But I am here to tell you, that is no longer the case. There is a lot to be proud of about Alaska mining, and society is quickly realizing it. Alaska mining is among the most precise, mon- itored, careful, clean and responsible resource industries in the world. On Pages 7 and 9, you will see exact numbers that back up what makes Alaska mining vital. Please share them with anyone and everyone you meet! It is a fact: Alaska can produce the minerals and materials needed for every technology source planned for the future. That includes the key components of communication and military tools to keep America safe. Call it patriotism or national pride or duty, but the better we do mining in Alaska, the stronger our national economy is. And the less dependent we are on regimes that do not make good neighbors. In 2026, we celebrate our 87th anniversary as the Alaska Miners Association. Over those several lifetimes, we have been committed to Alaska miners and the critical role we play in our state and our nation. In this 87th year, you will see AMA and our members con- tinuing to travel to meet with those who make important decisions for our state and our nation, sharing everything that we simply do better in Alaska. We also look forward to another busy summer season of wonderful events in Alaska. You can see a list of these on Page 26. I hope to see you soon, and thank you for your continued support. It
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