Mining News: Mining plays vital jobs role in Alaska 10/31/2010
Geographical diversity and high-wages boost employment profile state's mines, especially in regions where opportunities are scarce
Mining is becoming increasingly important to Alaskans looking for good-paying jobs. Not only does the industry provide high wages, the geographical diversity of the mines provides employment opportuni...

Tesoro appeals WA refinery blast fine 10/31/2010
Tesoro Corp. is appealing the $2.39 million fine issued by the State of Washington in the wake of a deadly explosion at its Anacortes oil refinery in April. The Washington Department of Labor and Indus...

Mining News: Alaska miners lead nation in safety 09/26/2010
Resource extraction industry boasts lowest incident rate in state, only execs safer across U.S.; Fort Knox workers lead mine safety
Massive earthmoving equipment, explosives, enormous mills pulverizing rock into dust, chemicals, metal-liquefying furnaces and extreme weather conditions – mining in Alaska is fraught with peril. Yet,...

Arctic Directory: NMS in Juneau receives safety, health award 09/19/2010
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development said May 6 that NMS has been approved in Juneau for the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program award as a result...

Arctic Directory: ASRC Energy Services wins safety award 09/19/2010
ASRC Energy Services said April 6 that its 624, 625 and 630 Operations Groups in Kuparuk received the 2010 Governor's Safety Award. The award is based on AES's performance and excellence in safety and...

Mining News: Kensington opening benefits Coeur, Juneau 07/25/2010
Startup of production at the underground gold mine is expected to bolster the Idaho miner's performance, capital city's economy
In June 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 ruling that upheld a tailings disposal permit for the Kensington gold mine near Juneau.  Owner Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. fired up Kensington's mi...

Oil Patch Bits: NMS in Juneau receives safety and health award 05/16/2010
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development said May 6 that NMS has been approved in Juneau for the Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program award as a result...

Gulf spill's hidden costs visible, but will it matter? 05/09/2010
America is seeing the usually hidden costs of fossil fuels - an oil spill's potential for huge environmental and economic damage, and deaths in coal and oil industry accidents. But don't expect much t...