Alaska Advantage

Alaska Ingenuity
Alaskans approach things differently, working with the land to create opportunity, while respecting the state’s unique history, cultures, and ecosystems.
Alaska Leads:

An independent, sustainable, and technology driven future that will rely heavily on metals. Alaska could be a global catalyst for clean and affordable energy produced in a place that does it right. Learn about Alaska metals and green technologies.

Alaska Smart

Alaska’s commitment to environmental stewardship and maintaining its vast wilderness sets it apart, guided by the state’s constitution and laws that balance development with conservation.

Alaska Leads:

An independent, sustainable, and technology driven future that will rely heavily on metals. Alaska could be a global catalyst for clean and affordable energy produced in a place that does it right. Learn about Alaska metals and green technologies.

Alaska Smart

Alaska’s commitment to environmental stewardship and maintaining its vast wilderness sets it apart, guided by the state’s constitution and laws that balance development with conservation.

World Class Mining

Alaska’s resource management is considered one of the best in the world.
  • Diverse mineral resources
  • Rigorous regulatory framework
  • Strict safety protocols
  • Environmental laws that support sustainable development

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Alaska’s Mining Potential:

Minerals such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, cobalt, graphite, and molybdenum, all found in Alaska, are critical to move energy transition forward and develop a green economy. Learn more about how metals mined in Alaska could be a catalyst for climate change.

Alaska Permitting Works:

Alaska’s permitting system includes iconic natural resource projects critical to the state’s economic growth.

  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
  • Point Thompson and Milne Point on the North Slope
  • Operating mines such as Red Dog Mine and Greens Creek Mine. 
  • Multi-agency review process including state, federal, and local agencies
  • Extensive public comment periods
  • Required financial assurances as part of mine permitting

Alaska’s Mining Potential:

Minerals such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, cobalt, graphite, and molybdenum, all found in Alaska, are critical to move energy transition forward and develop a green economy. Learn more about how metals mined in Alaska could be a catalyst for climate change.

Alaska Permitting Works:

Alaska’s permitting system includes iconic natural resource projects critical to the state’s economic growth.

  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
  • Point Thompson and Milne Point on the North Slope
  • Operating mines such as Red Dog Mine and Greens Creek Mine. 
  • Multi-agency review process including state, federal, and local agencies
  • Extensive public comment periods
  • Required financial assurances as part of mine permitting