Mission Critical: Graphite One and Nikolai Nickel
by Amy Newman | Nov 4, 2024 | Magazine, Mining
UAF Aims to Make Alaska a Critical Minerals Hub
The Alaska Critical Mineral Collaborative leverages UAF research efforts to help the mining industry make Alaska a critical minerals leader.
Voters Put Wage and Hour Initiative on Track to Passage
Ballot Measure 1 increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028 and mandates that most private employers provide paid sick leave.
Hilcorp Completes $1B Purchase of Eni’s North Slope Assets
Hilcorp takes over the Oooguruk and Nikaitchuq near-offshore units from Italian energy company Eni SpA in a deal valued at $1 billion.
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Northrim BanCorp Acquires Sallyport Commercial Finance
Northrim BanCorp, parent of Alaska-based Northrim Bank, announces its $53.9 million purchase of Texas-based Sallyport Commercial Finance.
Explore Fairbanks, Golden Heart Waste Management Partner to Support Recycling
Explore Fairbanks and Golden Heart Waste Management are teaming up to boost recycling in Fairbanks, starting at West Valley High School.
Palmer Slaughterhouse Dodges Closure with Purchase by Soldotna Rancher
Soldotna rancher Ben Adams is the new owner of the Palmer USDA-approved slaughterhouse, keeping options open for store sales of Alaska meat.
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Wins BBB Ethics Award
The Better Business Bureau Foundation’s 2024 Torch Award for Ethics goes to the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce for exemplary team character, company culture, customer engagement, and community involvement.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Welcomes Five New Cargo Carriers
Five new cargo carriers are using Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, boosting the airport’s standing as a global cargo leader.
Providence Alaska Medical Center Tests Virtual Care Model, Announces Hospice Partner
Providence announces new virtual care model for Alaska patients and system-wide partnership aimed at expanding home healthcare options.
November 4 – November 7
The Alaska Miners Association annual convention and trade show boasts more than 1,000 attendees representing the Alaska mining family.
It is Alaska’s premier networking event for the construction industry, featuring multiple days of professional development sessions, a vendor trade show, evening networking receptions, AGC’s Excellence in Construction & Excellence in Safety awards luncheons, agency updates from the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, US Department of Defense, and so much more.
The Pediatric Symposium is the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership’s largest annual event and hosts a notable list of local and national speakers recognized as the leading experts in their field.
November 12 – November 14
The Resource Development Council is hosting its 45th Annual Alaska Resources Conference this November. The conference will provide timely updates on new opportunities, projects and prospects, address key state and federal public policy issues, and feature the latest forecasts and updates on Alaska’s resource development industries.
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Calista Corporation
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
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Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
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Crash Course for iHeartMedia Stations in Alaska
Joe “Crash” Albrecht, a familiar voice on iHeartMedia radio stations in Anchorage, is promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming, overseeing operations at the company’s ten stations in Alaska.
Doyon Adds Cybersecurity Veteran to Leadership Team
US Air Force Reserve and Alaska Air National Guard veteran Aaron Smith joins the leadership team of Doyon, Limited as Vice President of Information Technology.
Three New Radio Hosts on the Air at Alaska Public Media
Dr. Anne Zink, Amy Bushatz, and Kim Sherry join the host rotations for, respectively, Line One: Your Health Connection, Outdoor Explorer, and Hometown, Alaska.
Mission Critical: Graphite One and Nikolai Nickel
The Nikolai and Graphite One mining projects are still under exploration, yet their respective owners are making progress in finding suppliers and partners interested in strengthening the supply of materials needed for the energy transition.
Authority Questioned: AIDEA Defends Its Win/Loss Record
Flyers mailed this spring accused the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority of bad investments. Is the criticism justified, and what is AIDEA anyway?
Reconstruction Costs: A Tricky Variable in Commercial Property Insurance
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down the trick to fully insuring commercial property: valuation tools to realistically measure reconstruction cost.
Homer Harbor
A hub for fishing and pleasure boats across the Gulf of Alaska, even Alaska’s largest single-basin harbor needs additional capacity. Jenny Carroll with the City of Homer has the latest on an engineering study for expanding the harbor.
Are You Flying by the Seat of Your Pants?
While emergency planning may seem daunting, small businesses often benefit the most from such preparation. Guest author Daniel Hoffman of Hoffman Consulting itemizes the steps to take.
