Mining News: Alaska faces tough road on global stage 11/21/2010
CNBC report ranks state last in terms of cost of doing business and as having the worst transportation system in the United States
Alaska's mining industry is entering the final lap for what has turned out to be a more robust than expected year for exploration, development and production. Strong worldwide demand for mined product...

2010 Mining Explorers: Hecla Mining Co. 10/31/2010
HL: NYSE President and CEO: Phillips Baker Jr. Senior Vice President and General Counsel: David Sienko Vice President, Exploration: Dean McDonald The US$750 million purchase of Rio Tinto's 70.27 per...

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: Explorers seek new uranium discoveries 08/29/2010
Government, industry and Inuit leaders join forces to achieve better understanding of territory's potential for lucrative mineral
While intrepid juniors are busy pursuing another season of uranium exploration in Nunavut, the Government of Nunavut, in partnership with the federal government through the Canada-Nunavut Geoscienc...

Mining News: Columnist tips hat to mine developers 08/29/2010
Explorers, miners often fail to appreciate contribution of those who specialize in converting what could be into what should be
In the last month, several of Alaska's major metal mines reported strong operating numbers; one company released a preliminary economic assessment and three new mineral exploration companies acquire...

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: Hecla climbs to top U.S. silver producer 06/27/2010
Greens Creek purchase reinforces historical strength of 119-year-old silver miner as it pursues continued growth via exploration
Undaunted, undeterred and poised for growth is the message Hecla Mining Co. brought to its shareholders at the company's annual meeting in May. This mantra reflects the silver miner's perseverance in...

Mining News: Alaska climbs higher in Fraser rankings 05/30/2010
State makes impressive showing among 72 mining jurisdictions worldwide; industry response to annual index results lacks enthusiasm
The annual Fraser Institute "Report on Mining Companies, 2009-2010" was recently released to a thundering silence. Several oddball items may help explain the lackluster response, but Alaska fared well...

Explorers may soon return to Nunavut 05/02/2010
Federal, territorial agencies are working to lure companies back to High Arctic after recent jump in petroleum resource estimates
Oil and gas exploration in the High Arctic regions of Canada's Nunavut Territory may be on the cusp of a comeback after an abrupt halt a quarter century ago when oil prices plummeted. In 1986, explor...

Mining News: Statistics show mining matters to Alaska 02/28/2010
Economic benefits of industry include paying state's second-highest average wages, substantial share of some local, borough taxes
The Alaska Miners Association recently released an economic benefits summary of the Alaska mining industry. This summary indicated that in 2009 the Alaska mining industry provided 3,300 direct jobs al...

Mining News: Silver miner prevails in survival battle 11/22/2009
Hecla emerges from 'near-death' purchase of Greens Creek Mine to post record revenues, profit from acquisition of stellar asset
Hecla Mining Co. has repaid the US$380 million it borrowed to buy out Rio Tinto plc's 70.3 percent interest in the Greens Creek Mine. The purchase, which gave the Idaho-based miner 100 percent interes...

Mining News: Optimism surges among Alaska miners 11/22/2009
As metals prices climb and world demand resumes upward trend, mineral industry prepares for period of robust activity in 2010
Metals markets continue to climb out of the basement as the world demand for metals resumes its upward trend. Fueled by this growing demand, numerous Alaska precious, base and rare metal projects repo...