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...

Mining News: AMA serves surf and turf at 2010 meeting 11/21/2010
Presenters feed mining industry healthy portions of Alaska fish data alongside usual fare of geological, mining project updates
Miners, explorers, suppliers and others interested in Alaska's mining industry got a generous helping of surf and turf during the Alaska Miners Association 2010 Annual Convention and Trade Show, held...

2010 Mining Explorers: Hunter Dickinson Inc. 10/31/2010
Chairman: Robert Dickinson CEO: Ronald Thiessen Hunter Dickinson Inc. is a Vancouver, B.C.-based private company associated with a suite of publicly-traded companies engaged in mineral exploration,...

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...