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.
Mining
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.
Backhaul Project Removes E-waste from Donlin Gold Neighbor Villages
Improvements in appliance crushing maximized the capacity of the annual removal of electronic and hazardous waste from six villages near the Donlin Gold development.
Alaska Congressional Delegation Asks for Transboundary Protection
The Alaska Congressional delegation urges the Biden administration to more forcefully protect transboundary rivers that flow from Canada into Alaska.
Manh Choh’s First Pour
Gold production has commenced at Manh Choh, Alaska’s newest major mine. Review the history of the Kinross-Contango ORE joint venture and the impact the project is having on the Interior.
Alaska Energy Metals Advances Exploration Drilling at Nikolai Project
Alaska Energy Metals plans further drilling at its Nikolai nickel project along the Richardson Highway after receiving promising results in 2023.