Articles from the February 23, 2014 edition
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Coal tops minerals commission wish list
Coal is an abundant and readily available solution to the high cost of energy, the bane of operating mines, minerals development projects and residents in Interior Alaska, according to the Alaska... — Updated 2/23/2014 Full story
Capital markets take grim toll on miners
The over-all mood at the recent Cordilleran Roundup mining convention in Vancouver, B.C. was more restrained than in previous years, but also more realistic due in large part to the prolonged... — Updated 2/23/2014
Comparing mine, fishing jobs tells tale
Although in my judgment it is premature for little green people to write the obituary of the Pebble Project, undoubtedly it is high-centered for the nonce, (however long a nonce may be); but that shouldn't prevent us from reflecting on some of the... — Updated 2/23/2014 Full story
Graphite Creek deposit grows less remote
Due to its isolation in the far reaches of Western Alaska, Graphite Creek has long been regarded as an enormous deposit of an industrial mineral with little value. Today, however, graphite has been... — Updated 2/23/2014 Full story
Government crafts plan for Peel region
The Government of Yukon released a final land use plan for the Peel River Watershed region Jan. 21, sparking sharp criticism in recent weeks from the major stakeholders in the agreement and at least one appeal. In unveiling the plan, Yukon Premier... — Updated 2/23/2014
Premier orders review of BC EA process
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark ordered a review of the Canadian province's environmental assessment process in January, saying the current system has become too cumbersome. Clark provided few details when she announced the initiative at... — Updated 2/23/2014
Mining plays key role in economic future
Despite a surge in economic activity in recent years, Nunavut still has considerable work to do for its residents to achieve prosperity. That's the conclusion of the 2013 Nunavut Economic Outlook, a report based on research conducted by Impact... — Updated 2/23/2014
Contango ORE courts buyers for Tetlin
Contango ORE Inc. co-founder Brad Juneau ventured to Alaska seeking natural gas; today, his Texas-based company is sitting on a gold-copper-silver deposit at its Tetlin project with an initial 1.1... — Updated 2/23/2014 Full story
