Mining News: Mineral, oil and law experts lead DNR 12/19/2010
Parnell calls on attorney general to lead natural resources department, calls on Fogels, Balash to bring energy, mining experience
Since being elected to his first full term as Alaska's governor in November, Gov. Sean Parnell has delivered tough words to groups he sees as attempting to block the development of the state's resourc...

Mining News: Pebble study takes a global perspective 12/19/2010
International experts on responsible mining set stage for in-depth discussion on proposed mine for SW Alaska copper deposit
The first of a series of independent science panels designed by the Keystone Center to address the potential development of a mine at the Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum deposit in Southwest Alaska – di...

Mining News: A wake up call to anti-mining forces 11/21/2010
Columnist: "We need copper" for green technologies, energy independence and a strong economy as well as host of traditional uses
President Barack Obama heralds green renewables as key to a strong economy and energy independence, but without vigorous domestic copper production, his goals will be difficult to reach. Copper, the...

2010 Mining Explorers: Beyond the colossal Pebble deposit 10/31/2010
Partners drill intriguing prospects on property, pick up regional targets
As the Pebble Limited Partnership approaches the completion of an extensive feasibility study for the Pebble Project, it is investigating the Southwest Alaska property beyond the bounds of the 80.6 bi...

2010 Mining Explorers: Full Metal re-emerges in Alaska 10/31/2010
From Rolling Thunder to Pyramid, junior makes significant finds across state
From its search for White Gold-style mineralization in the Fortymile placer gold district just across the border from the Klondike in eastern Alaska to exploration of the Pyramid copper-gold project s...

2010 Mining Explorers: Explorers trek to Last Frontier 10/31/2010
Geologists seek next world-class deposit in rugged, under-explored state
The Last Frontier, as Alaska has long been labeled, is as applicable a moniker today as it was to prospectors who ventured to the territory at the end of the 19th century. Alaska is considered one of...

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...

Mining News: Lawmakers cram for Pebble mine study 10/31/2010
Legislative Council subcommittee discusses how to advance state-funded analysis; integrity of independent consultants questioned
Alaska legislators are at odds on how to proceed with a state-funded study of the Pebble Project and what effect building a mine at the enormous copper-gold-molybdenum deposit will have on the people...

AK-WA Connection 2010: Mining supports Alaska-Washington trade 08/08/2010
Industry provides much-needed boost to state's economy, especially in rural communities where jobs and opportunities are scarce
Mining is an increasingly bright spot in the Alaska economy and nowhere is the impact of this vibrant sector more pronounced than among businesses in the Alaska-Washington trade. Shaking off effects...

Mining News: In-depth Pebble study nears completion 07/25/2010
Engineers and consultants are expected to produce project's baseline document and mine plan for public scrutiny in a few months
PEBBLE - Pebble Partnership CEO John Shively opened his June 21 presentation to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Make it Monday Forum with the query, "How many people here have heard of the Pebble Mi...

Mining News: Full Metal chases prospects, partners 06/27/2010
Junior aims to aggressively explore two core projects, while others tackle more precious, base metal properties spanning the state
Full Metal Minerals Ltd. currently has two drills turning at its Fortymile property in eastern Alaska near the Yukon Territory border and a drill program slated for August at its recently acquired Gri...

Mining News: Explorers descend on Kahiltna Terrane 06/27/2010
Geologists scour this rugged, mineral-rich, but underexplored Alaska region known to produce huge porphyry copper-gold deposits
From the enormous Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum project to grassroots gold and copper discoveries, the Kahiltna Terrane of Southwest Alaska is becoming a hot destination for mining companies seeking t...

Mining News: Pebble CEO: What the hell is going on? 03/28/2010
Shively names redundant regulatory system, abuse of unbalanced judicial as two contributors to declining Alaska, U.S. economies
A conviction-filled speech delivered by Pebble Limited Partnership CEO John Shively at the March 18 Resource Development Council of Alaska breakfast tackled the question on the minds of many in the au...