Page 10 EPA setting dangerous precedent Opinion: The Environmental Protection Agency’s preemptive strike against the Pebble Project is a threat to all future Alaska development. Page 16 Biden shuts down ANWR leases The Biden administration strikes again, taking back a number of oil leases in ANWR awarded during the Trump Administration. Page 26 Jeff Baker: A Man of action Member Jeff Baker has taken philanthropy worldwide, investing his time and talent to help Bridges to Prosperity projects in the poorest parts of Africa. Page 36 Canadian LNG to replace Cook Inlet gas? The continued decline in natural gas from Cook Inlet fields is a long-term threat now coming soon for all SouthCentral communities including Anchorage that need a reliable source of gas, pointing toward a reliance on Canadian LNG. FEATURES The Link is published in partnership with the Alaska Support Industry Alliance by Fireweed Strategies LLC, 4849 Potter Crest Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. We actively seek contributions from Alliance members and the oil and gas and mining industry. For advertising information and story inquiries, email Lee.Leschper@FireweedStrategies.com. Our magazine is mailed at no charge throughout Alaska to those interested in resource development and a healthy Alaska economy. To subscribe, email Admin@FireweedStrategies.com. Publisher: Lee Leschper | Editor: Tim Bradner | Production, Design: Will Leschper Contributing Photographer: Judy Patrick THE LINK: OCTOBER 2023 6 ON THE COVER Groundbreaking for the Manh Choh Mine marks a dramatic new step in mining production in Interior Alaska, as well as a new model for mining efficiency. Here mining legend Roger Burggraff shares a gold nugget with Kinross Gold Corporation’s Paul Rollinson. Photo courtesy Kinross Alaska ON THIS PAGE We take this annual issue to look at the strengths and challenges facing the Golden City of Fairbanks. Photo courtesy Fairbanks Convention & Visitors Bureau
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