DEVELOPING ALASKA'S MINING WORKFORCE

91直播offers vast mining opportunities across the state and it plays an important role in sustaining Alaska鈥檚 economy. Mining in 91直播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 Alaskans.

According to the 91直播Miners Association (AMA), in 2023, Alaska鈥檚 mining industry provided:
  • 11,800 total direct and indirect job attributed to 91直播mining industry.
  • $1.1 billion spent on goods and services with 450+ 91直播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 91直播Native Regional and Village Corporations across the state; totalling $3.2 billion since 1989.
  • $2.3 to 91直播Mental Health Trust Authority to care for Alaskans' mental health needs.
  • $1.5 million in contributions to the University of 91直播and vocational training programs.
  • $1.1 million in support to civic, business, and industry organizations throughout Alaska.
  • $740 million in exploration and development investments.
  • Support to 250 91直播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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