Articles from the December 21, 2014 edition
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Here's a way Alaska can make a few bucks
Recently, an interesting question about AS 38.05.275 came to my attention, and it seems to have implications for a number of holders of federal claims situated within State of Alaska-selected land.... — Updated 1/28/2018
The US$100M Alaska placer mining sector
From the bold fortune hunters at the close of the 19th Century to the hopeful miners starring on 21st Century "reality" television programs, placer gold mining in Alaska conjures images of "Gold... — Updated 12/21/2014
Rumors of mining's demise are premature
The nearer your destination, the more you slip sliding away." As 2014 quickly slip-slides away, these normally melancholy lyrics by Paul Simon take on a surprisingly upbeat meaning for Alaska's... — Updated 12/21/2014
Sabina advances gold project in 2014
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. made considerable progress in 2014 in advancing its Back River Gold Project located in southwestern Nunavut toward production. If the project continues development on its current track, the junior could pour first gold... — Updated 12/21/2014
Diamonds remain territory's best friend
Thanks to recent progress in development of several major projects in 2014, the outlook for diamond mining in Northwest Territories is suddenly a lot brighter. This is especially good news for the territory's mining industry, which is largely... — Updated 12/21/2014
Miner eyes year-end startup at Red Chris
The nearly operational Red Chris Mine is plugged into the electrical grid, and Imperial Metals Corp. is readying all the components for operations in anticipation of final approvals from the local... — Updated 12/21/2014
Yukon court quashes Peel Watershed plan
The Supreme Court of Yukon Dec. 2 struck down a land use plan crafted by the Government of Yukon for the territory's vast Peel River Watershed region that could have ripple effects throughout Yukon and beyond. The Peel Watershed, roughly the size... — Updated 12/21/2014
First Quantum eyes SW copper potential
Since buying out its mining rival Inmet Mining Corp. in early 2013, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has shown a keen interest in Alaska's copper potential. With seven mines in operation and five... — Updated 12/21/2014
