Placer Mining Big Business in Alaska, Report Finds
The report finds the majority of placer mines are mining for gold, off of the road system, and with small crews of about four people.
Gold Co.’s Underground Blasting by Nome Airport Extended to 7 Days a Week
A program for subsurface blasting on land just west of Nome’s airport was first scheduled to close the airport for an hour a day during weekdays. Now the program will run seven days a week.
Teller, Mary’s Igloo Residents Meet with Graphite Mining Co. on Imuruk Basin Deposit
After meeting in Nome in October, Vancouver-based Graphite One went to Teller this week to meet with the most immediate stakeholders near the potential mining prospect.
Graphite One Resources Meets with Nome Community to Discuss Potential Mine Development
Wednesday night’s public meeting in Nome was the first step in what’s sure to be an extensive process of exploration and permitting for Graphite One Resources—the Vancouver-based company that’s been exploring the second-largest known graphite deposit in the world, here on the Seward Peninsula.
City Council Confirms Election, Talks Mining with DNR
An unexpected meeting with Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner Joe Balash shifted the meeting from elections to mining.
Ballot Measure 4 Debated at Hearing in Kotzebue
The public hearing on Ballot Measure 4 in Kotzebue earlier this month yielded more questions than answers about how the “Bristol Bay Forever” initiative would be implemented, if it passes the vote in November.
Costs of Nome’s Gold Boom Weighed by City, Chamber, Librarian
Criticism from miners has focused on a recent letter from city manager Josie Bahnke claiming “negative social impacts” from Nome’s offshore gold boom, but others, including the Nome Chamber of Commerce president, say they’re waiting for more information about the gold sector’s costs and benefits to town.
Gold Miners Push Back Against City Over “Negative Social Impacts” During Council Meeting
Last night’s City Council meeting heard a vocal but symbolic show of frustration from members of Nome’s mining community over a perceived slight by city officials.
Elim Gathers River Data as Safeguard Against Uranium Mining
Field technicians travel 40 miles from Elim up the Tubuktulik River to gather baseline data near the largest known uranium deposit in Alaska.
Cross-regional Dialogue on Ambler Road as Parties Converge in Kotzebue
Though the road is still in the preliminary planning phase, stakeholders from across the state flew in to Kotzebue Wednesday.