Nikolai Prospect Could Answer Domestic Need for Nickel
Alaska Energy Metals is exploring the Nikolai Prospect, looking for nickel that can be sourced in Alaska to increase homegrown critical metal mining.
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Contango Ore’s Exploration of Lucky Shot
Contango ORE is aiming at Lucky Shot, the name of the gold vein underneath Box Mountain Ridge. Thorough geologic modeling stacks the odds in the company’s favor.
Scaling Up the Cleanup: Donlin Gold and Partners Collect More E-Waste, Trash Than Ever
Donlin Gold worked with tribal entities and community groups in the Middle Kuskokwim to haul away nearly 235,000 pounds of electronic and other waste this year.
Coeur Mining Announces Positive Exploration Results at Kensington
Coeur Mining expects to invest approximately 60 percent of its total 2023 exploration investment of $40 to $50 million in Kensington underground gold mine in Alaska and the Silvertip polymetallic exploration project in British Columbia.
Usibelli Coal Mine Marks 1,000 Days Without a Lost-Time Incident
The last time an accident resulted in lost work time was nearly three years ago, approaching an all-time record for Usibelli Coal Mine.
BSNC Invests $2M into Graphite One
The board of directors of Bering Straits Native Corporation approved a $2 million investment in Graphite One to complete a feasibility study for a mine near Nome.