Articles from the February 5, 2017 edition
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Pebble stars align
After six tumultuous years, 2017 is shaping up to be a turnaround year for the enormous Pebble copper-gold-molybdenum project in Southwest Alaska. "The stars that were previously askew, they seem to... — Updated 1/26/2018
Donlin Gold partners focus on permits as Corps finalizes EIS
Novagold Resources Inc. Nov. 25 said it is anticipating the environmental impact statement for the Donlin Gold project to be finalized around this time next year. The Donlin Gold Mine being considered in the EIS includes a 53,50... — Updated 1/20/2018
Mining deaths fall to record low in 2016
The year just past was many things for the mining industry, but one of the bright spots came from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, an agency not known for awarding happy faces or gold... — Updated 1/16/2018
Hanneman named Tower Hill CEO; $6.7M work program for Livengood
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. Feb. 1 said it has paid the U$14.7 million payment due on certain claims associated with its Livengood gold project in Interior Alaska. Following the completion... — Updated 2/5/2017 Full story
Chugach trades AK coal field for California carbon credits
The Nature Conservancy Jan. 26 announced a deal that secures the sale and permanent retirement of an Alaskan coal field, while ensuring long-term income for an Alaskan Native community. The deal... — Updated 2/5/2017
TerraX triples Yellowknife City Gold
TerraX Minerals Inc. Feb. 1 said it has tripled the size of its Yellowknife City Gold project by staking 253 square kilometers (98 square miles) of mining claims adjacent to the Northwest... — Updated 2/5/2017
Yukon, First Nations sign mining accord
Council of Yukon First Nations Jan. 25 said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Yukon government that outlines shared priorities and a work plan to improve the territory's mining... — Updated 2/5/2017 Full story
