Modern mining is smarter than ever thanks to innovative technologies that have transformed the way we explore and extract Alaska’s vast mineral deposits. ‘Smart’ mining employs once unimaginable gadgets and even AI to safeguard the environment and those who work in and around Alaska’s world-class mining operations.

As the need to accelerate green technology continues, the old adage pedal to the metal takes on an entirely new meaning for the auto industry and specifically, Electric Vehicles.

Does halitosis have you reaching for your toothbrush at all hours? Zinc has the ability to neutralize these odor-causing compounds, reducing the unpleasant smells associated with bad breath. As a bonus, zinc also has antimicrobial properties!

Silver is second to none. With the highest electrical conductivity of any metal and excellent durability, silver is a critical component of modern vehicles. The metal may even be lifesaving in the milliseconds when speed and reliability matter most.

Gold, long admired for its beauty and value, is revolutionizing diagnostic tools and treatment modalities. Its unique properties – including biocompatibility, chemical stability, and ability to change the properties of light – make it an ideal material for a variety of medical applications.

For many, it has become almost unimaginable to navigate a new city, plan a road trip, or map an alternate route around traffic without a GPS system. Small but impactful amounts of gold can be found in many forms of technology that Americans rely on daily, including GPS systems.

Metals have played a major role in medicine for more than a century, and have been the catalyst for advancing highly complex procedures. Today’s modern surgery centers are surrounded by metal-infused products, enhancing the human experience.

The availability of metals enabled new industries and transformed the way societies functioned, laying the foundation for modern industrialized nations.