www.AlaskaMiners.org 3 The Alaska Miner is published in partnership with the Alaska Miners Association by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. We actively seek contributions from our members and the mining industry. For advertising information or news tips, call or email publisher Lee Leschper at 907-957-6025 or Lee.Leschper@FireweedStrategies.com. Ted Hawley Anchorage Ethan Trickey Denali Dave Larimer Fairbanks Jan Hill Haines Jason Hart Juneau Houston Morris Kenai Ken Hughes Nome Robert Fithian Ketchikan/Prince of Wales Deantha Skibinski Executive Director Jennifer Luiten Membership and Fundraising Director Carin Currier Projects & Communications Manager Darlene Strickland Bookkeeping and Membership EXECUTIVE BOARD EDITORIAL CALENDAR ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION STAFF BRANCH CHAIRMEN Lorali Simon President, Usibelli Coal Mine, Healy Blake Bogart First Vice President, Graphite One Inc., Nome Houston Morris Second Vice President, IPA Alaska, Soldotna Kim Aasand Treasurer, Aasand & Glore LLC., Anchorage The Alaska Miner is dedicated to those who work in and support the mining industry in Alaska, its commitment to the people, and resources of our state. Our magazine is published quarterly and delivered to both the members of the Alaska Miners Association and to key decision makers and leaders in Alaska and beyond. Our goal is to educate, advocate and lead our industry as one of the strongest, oldest and most productive corporate citizens in Alaska. AMA’s mission is to promote responsible mineral development in Alaska. 2 Executive Director’s Report 8 See You in Fairbanks This March! 16 Issues of Concern 2024 18 Meet New President Lorali Simon 30 Honoring Our Best for 2023 44 Newest Mining Business and Service Directory 57 Coming Events TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE COVER: Alaska miners give back to Alaska communities in vast ways. The Kinross Alaska Fort Knox Mine donned mustaches as part of a Movember celebration focused on men’s health, including contributing to the Fairbanks Rescue Mission. Read more on Page 12. THIS PAGE: Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine invited key female industry partners to visit the mine, including leaders from the Alaska Miners Association, AK Metal Mines, Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., Alaska Chamber and Associated General Contractors of Alaska. Providing site tours for important stakeholders is a great opportunity to showcase operations and form valuable partnerships and collaborations. The official magazine of the Alaska Miners Association and the mining industry in Alaska Spring 2024 Project Updates Summer 2024 People in Mining Fall 2024 Annual Anchorage Convention Winter 2025 Legislative and Season Preview
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