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Workforce shortages are affecting nearly every industry in Alaska. A big question for all of us is how we attract new people to our state and show them the opportunities that exist here. What does AMA mean to you? The Alaska Miners Association plays an incredibly important role in bringing people together from across the industry. It provides a unified voice for mining in Alaska and helps ensure that people understand the important role responsible resource development plays in our economy and in commu- nities across the state. Anything else you want to share? I'm grateful for the opportunity to work alongside some amazingly talented people within the mem- bership of AMA and I am proud to be part of an industry that contributes so much to the future of our state. "At Usibelli, there is a strong sense of pride in making sure the coal we produce safely powers and heats homes, schools, hospitals, military missions and businesses across Interior Alaska. I also love the pride that extends beyond the gates of our mine. Our miners and their families are unapologetically proud of the work they do and the role coal plays in supporting Alaska’s energy needs."
The mines of the future will likely look different from today’s operations, with more automation, advanced environmental monitoring and new tech- nologies. But the core of the industry will remain the same. It will still be about people working together to responsibly develop Alaska’s resources.
What do you see as our biggest challenges? And opportunities?
MINE DEVELOPMENT SHAFT SINKING MASS EXCAVATION PRODUCTION MINING RAISEBORING MECHANIZED RAISE MINING UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION MECHANICAL EXCAVATION PRODUCTION DRILLING ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALTY SERVICES
One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that poli- cymakers and the public understand how important mining is to modern life. At the same time, I believe that challenge provides us an opportunity to continue telling its story. Alaska’s mining industry has shown that resource develop- ment can be done responsibly, with strong environ- mental standards and meaningful engagement with the communities where we operate. What keeps you awake at night? I think a lot about the future workforce. There are many mining projects that could come online in the coming years, but mining depends on skilled operators, engineers, mechanics, environmental professionals and many other specialized roles. Ensuring that the next generation understands the opportunities available in this field is incredibly important, especially when there are so many other career paths in resource development. We need young people to see mining not just as a job, but as a career that allows them to build a life in Alaska.
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