Executive Director’s Report
Dear Alaska Miners,
As we head toward another summer mining sea- son, I am proud to highlight all the exceptional ways that Alaska miners continue to help tell their own personal stories. Every single one is special and vital to helping tell the greater story that is and always will be Alaska mining! The recent Juneau Mining Forum was a resound- ing success and I can't thank the Council of Alaska Producers enough for being an exceptional team- mate in helping to show all of the great projects and initiatives that are underway in our state. Our knowledgeable speakers and presenters did an impressive job in helping to convey the needs of Alaska's mines and the communities we call home to elected officials, agency representatives and other miners from across the state. Looking ahead, there are numerous other events and opportunities to collaborate and help spread a good word about all the positives that Alaska mining brings. Alaska Mining Day on May 10 again will be a celebration of the past contributions of miners and also help bring together current and future miners during a day that was designated specifically for us. AMA is looking forward to it! And now that we've gotten beyond pandem- ic-related closures, we can also look forward to gatherings this summer at state fairs, fundraisers and ultimately the annual convention later this fall. It has been a blessing to be able to see each and every smiling face and hear all the great stories that come with being able to meet face-to-face! It also is an honor to be able to tell the stories you will read in this edition of The Alaska Miner, including: n The AMA members who have been honored with Alaska Top 40 Under 40 Awards (Page 6) n Rich Hughes' story of spending a lifetime in service to Alaska miners in Faces of Mining (Page 16) n The Alaska mines celebrating International Wom- en’s Day and the vast contributions that women miners provide on a daily basis (Page 28) n The Alaska Mining Hall of Fame's newest induct- ees, which include a pair of women pioneers — Emma Grace Lowe and Bridget Mannion Aylward (Page 40) As you all know, Alaska has always been blessed with good rocks. Our No. 1 challenge will continue to be proving we can develop and produce more for the state that we love more than anybody who doesn’t live here.
As you also know, more than ever, it’s critical that we educate and engage, and respectfully chal- lenge, those who don’t understand what we do or why we do it. I look forward to this mission that's at the heart of AMA and every day in the future to do exactly that on your behalf. You can count on AMA to keep you posted as each challenge arises — and they undoubtedly will continue. And to let us provide the facts you need to support our shared arguments. I also look forward to seeing each and every one of you at our upcoming events this spring and summer, and especially this fall at our annual con- vention in Anchorage. Best wishes for a great summer!
Deantha Skibinski AMA Executive Director
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Spring 2023
The Alaska Miner
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