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will continue to play a role in filling this need. I would be totally surprised if in 50 years there was not another half dozen or more large operating mines across the state. Permitting will definitely get hard - er, resistance to mining will continue, but in the end the need for the valuable com- modities that Alaska offers will triumph! Our biggest opportunity is to tell our story. We must showcase the great things that the mining industry has done for this state and our nation. I believe that if everyone had the chance to take people opposed to mining on a mine tour, they would walk away in awe and probably change their thinking on why mining is so important. Anti-mining activists need to understand that a modern society is built with the minerals, metals, and ele- ments that come from mining. What do you see as our biggest challeng- es? And opportunities? What keeps you awake at night? Our kids. Joshua is 4, Ruth is 2 and our newest daughter Eliana was born in March! Life at our house is far from boring! What does AMA mean to you? AMA is an extensive network of awe- some people that care for this state more than most! I know that the conferences will start back up soon and I am look- ing forward to continuing to get to know more folks in our industry. I have enjoyed participating in the oversight committees and plan to continue to hold a leadership role in our local Denali Branch. What do you do for fun? I enjoy all of the typical Alaskan ad- ventures that the Interior offers. Hunting is my top choice. I am looking forward to when my kids are a little older so we can all go snow machining and camping more often. I have a Stinson that stays on the ground way more than it should, but I take every chance to go flying. We have a cataraft that I really enjoy taking out for multi-day float trips, the seclu - sion and beauty our state has to offer is beyond compare. We also own several dry cabins in Healy. It was a lot of fun building them — from clearing the trees to putting on the final touches. I even had fun the several times I reworked the interiors because my version of “done” and my wife’s differ slightly.
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WE PROMISED ALASKANS WE WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE LAND. After mining was completed at True North mine near Fairbanks, Kinross spent six years remediating the 149-acre worksite. Then we monitored the area for several more years to ensure long-term stability. Today, where men and women once went to work, you can play with your family, walk, bike and hike, including five miles of pre-existing trails that have been re-established. At Kinross Fort Knox, we honor our commitments.
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