The Alaska Miners Association’s annual convention and trade show is a great event that boasts more than 1,000 attendees representing our Alaska mining family. Convention week includes many networking events, the largest mining tradeshow in the state, representatives from all operating mines, and potential mining development projects in Alaska, educational short courses, and technical sessions.
This year, the convention is being hosted on Zoom and is free for all to attend. The theme for the 2020 convention is Alaska Mining 2020: An Essential Industry.
Agenda information is below. Please visit the Alaska Miners Association’s website for the most up to date information: www.alaskaminers.org
8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Placer Mine Permitting Short Course:
The Short Course includes is intended to provide the small mines operators with information on permitting issues that apply to the industry. This short course is designed to provide small mines operators with information to help them navigate the permitting process. Presenters will cover the gamut of federal, state, and Fairbanks North Star Borough permitting and compliance requirements for mining operations.
8-Noon; 1-5 pm
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Technical Session: Geoscience Investigations
Featuring: ADGGS, USGS, UAF, UAA
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Technical Session: Industry Overview and Policy Updates
Featuring: Curt Freeman, Kyle Moselle, Ramona Monroe, Victor Ross
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Technical Session: Early and Intermediate Stage Exploration Projects
Featuring David Hedderly-Smith and Associates, Resolution Minerals, Tectonic Metals, Heatherdale Resources
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Technical Session: Intermediate and Advanced Stage Exploration Projects
Featuring: Pebble Partnership, Contango Ore, Ambler Metals, Donlin Gold
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Poster Session
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Technical Session: Elections Recap and Policy Updates
Featuring: Ralph Samuels, AIDEA, Eric Fjelstad
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Technical Session: Mining Operations
Featuring: Kinross Fort Knox, Teck Red Dog, Hecla Greens Creek, and Coeur Alaska – Kensington
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Core Shack and Prospectors Tent with a wrap up address from Greg Beischer, Millrock Resources