A Fairbanks-based company with several Alaska mining projects, including two near Anchorage, could nearly double in size in a proposed merger with a Canadian firm. The deal, announced last week, would ...

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / — Alaska’s mining sector continues to drive opportunity across the state. In 2023, the average wage for workers in the industry hit ...

Mining helps fund public safety, education, and transportation. Mines were the largest property taxpayers in Fairbanks, Juneau, and the Northwest Arctic Borough. The state collected $136 million in ...

Metals mining has a prominent place in Alaska history. Today, it remains a prominent economic driver in the state. Over the past decade, the metals mining sector has made up 3% to 4% of Alaska’s gross ...

Mining also generates consistent funding for public services. Mines were the top property taxpayers in Fairbanks, Juneau, and the Northwest Arctic Borough. State revenues totaled $136 million, with ...