DEVELOPING ALASKA'S MINING WORKFORCE

Îçҹ̽»¨ offers vast mining opportunities across the state and it plays an important role in sustaining Îçҹ̽»¨â€™s economy. Mining in Îçҹ̽»¨ includes exploration, development and production of gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, coal and even construction materials. With all of these possibilities, mining provides thousands of jobs to Îçҹ̽»¨ns.

According to the Îçҹ̽»¨ Miners Association (AMA), in 2023, Îçҹ̽»¨â€™s mining industry provided:
  • 11,800 total direct and indirect job attributed to Îçҹ̽»¨ mining industry.
  • $1.1 billion spent on goods and services with 450+ Îçҹ̽»¨ businesses.
  • $50 million in local tax revenues to support services like libraries, schools, road maintenance, and public safety.
  • $136 million in state government revenues for services like education, highways, and airports.
  • $235 million in royalty payments to Îçҹ̽»¨ Native Regional and Village Corporations across the state; totalling $3.2 billion since 1989.
  • $2.3 to Îçҹ̽»¨ Mental Health Trust Authority to care for Îçҹ̽»¨ns' mental health needs.
  • $1.5 million in contributions to the University of Îçҹ̽»¨ and vocational training programs.
  • $1.1 million in support to civic, business, and industry organizations throughout Îçҹ̽»¨.
  • $740 million in exploration and development investments.
  • Support to 250 Îçҹ̽»¨ nonprofits.

In collaboration with the AMA and other business and government partners, a mining workforce development plan for the state was developed and published in August 2024. 

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