President’s Message From Bartly Kleven
It has been an honor to serve Alaska's miners
"I want to thank each and every one of you for your support for me and for our association. There are no more engaged or hard-working people in America than Alaska’s miners. I am proud to call you friends, allies, mentors, partners and heroes!" A s I’m writing this, it’s hard to believe my two years as president of the Alaska Miners Association has come to an end. It’s a little amusing to look back at my first letter to you as president: “The two most important things you should
I want to thank each and every one of you for your support for me and for our as - sociation. There are no more engaged or hard-working people in America than Alaska’s miners. I am proud to call you friends, allies, mentors, partners and heroes! It is a little intimidating to look back on our recent history. We have had to stay the course through three of the most challenging years in the history of our state. In 2019, we were just coming up from sev - eral tough years of low mineral prices that hurt explorers as well as existing operations, and there was a lot to be optimistic about. Then the pandemic stopped most other in - dustries. But not Alaska’s miners, as mining
know about me: I love our industry and I love pro- ducers! What we do is not easy; it takes intellect, grit, perseverance, and the willingness and abil- ity to work incredibly hard to achieve production. These are traits that are found in miners from small placers to large corporations, and the folks who offer services to support our efforts. Congratula - tions to one and all and a big Thank You — we need more of you!”
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The Alaska Miner
Fall 2023
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