Arctic economy: What do the numbers tell us?
The Arctic's economic potential, geopolitical climate, and investment prospects have drawn significant attention. At…
Mining
In Canada’s ‘Silicon Valley’ of mining, speculators power a hunt for Alaska’s minerals
Vancouver, British Columbia, home to dozens of companies searching the world for minerals, has…
Fueled by trade tensions and foreign wars, a rush for an obscure mineral heats up in Alaska
A Texas company recently acquired 50 square miles of mining claims across interior Alaska.…
New Alaska Bitcoin mine would use as much power as the state’s largest coal plant produces: Commentary
The startup planning the operation near the North Slope oil fields would power its…
Lawsuit challenges permit for mine site construction on west side of Alaska’s Cook Inlet
The permit allowing a new access road and an expanded airstrip fails to protect…
Indigenous rights must be at the heart of the world’s transition to critical minerals: Commentary
Indigenous Peoples from Alaska to Greenland can help the world tackle two key issues:…
A contentious mining project in Southeast Alaska just changed hands. Its new owner is already looking to sell
Opponents are celebrating the news as a setback for the Palmer Project near Haines,…
A key player in moving Interior Alaska off fossil fuels? Multibillion-dollar mining corporations
The mining industry’s global quest for cheaper, cleaner power could change how thousands of…
From Baffinland to Deception Bay, Canada looks north for its mining future: Commentary
As I pointed out in my recent article on Arctic exploration, mining activity in…
