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Alaska’s 1st Bitcoin conference held in Juneau
State leaders discuss integrating Bitcoin in Alaska energy, investment and universities
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A not-entirely-precise schedule of this year’s Juneau Gold Rush Days
Timing of events for 33rd annual weekend “depends on the number of contestants and speed of competitors”
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A contentious mining project in SE Alaska just changed hands. Its new owner already wants to sell.
Opponents are celebrating the news as a setback for the Palmer Project near Haines.
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Report cites growing environmental risks at Red Chris Mine in Stikine watershed
Seepage of contaminants at site 130 miles northeast of Wrangell reported by Canadian environmental group.
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Record gold prices could mean a banner year for Alaska mines
“Anyone with an operating gold mine is in a happy spot right now,” said one mining executive.
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Months after fish died near Kensington mine, regulators and mine owner still don’t know what killed them
“Sometimes you’re just never going to have data that says, ‘Yes, that’s what it was,’” says state regulator.
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Juneau’s push to expand renewable power could boost the region’s mines — or cost them
Proposals to electrify cruise docks and build hydroelectric plant may help one mine, hurt another.
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My Turn: Maybe the news is ‘No new news’ on Canada’s plans for Tulsequah Chief mine cleanup
In 2015, the British Columbia government committed to ending Tulsequah Chief’s pollution of the Taku. It has been…
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Japanese smelting giant pulls out of major Southeast Alaska mining project
Palmer development, above the salmon-bearing Chilkat River, has for years fueled political divisions.
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Extending Greens Creek Mine production for 12 to 18 years gets final OK from Forest Service
Agency says there will also be more habitat protection measures and mine waste disposal capacity.
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Above Stikine River, Canadian government boosts huge mining project you’ve probably never heard of
Road goes along a major salmon bearing river that flows into Southeast Alaska near Wrangell.
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Dozens of fish died near the Kensington mine. Two months later, state regulators haven’t determined what killed them.
Scientists say circumstances suggest a water quality problem, but awaiting data from mine’s operator.
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Federal judge faults environmental analysis for planned huge gold mine in Western Alaska
Regulators failed to consider impacts of a dam failure when issuing Donlin mine permit, judge rules.
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Transboundary mining conference sees fears after natural and man-made disasters, hope after pacts
U.S., Canadian and tribal leaders gather in Juneau to seek way forward on decades-old disputes.
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Economic impacts of mining in Alaska include wages, taxes and career training, report says
Alaska’s mining industry supported 11,800 jobs and $1.1 billion in total wages in 2023, according to a report…
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Juneau was built on mining. Can recreational mining at Sheep Creek continue?
Neighborhood concerns about shoreline damage, vegetation regrowth and marine life spur investigation.
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A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River
Advocates worry it could compound yearslong salmon crisis, more focus needed on transboundary waters.
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Mucking, trucking, chucking and yukking it up at Juneau Gold Rush Days
Logging competitions, live music, other events continue Sunday at Savikko Park.
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Biden shields millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness from drilling and mining
The Biden administration expanded federal protections across millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness on Friday, blocking oil, gas…
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Alaska’s U.S. senators say pending decisions on Ambler road and NPR-A are illegal
Expected decisions by Biden administration oppose mining road, support more North Slope protections.