ECONOMIC BENEFITS

MINING IS A GROWING FORCE IN ALASKA'S ECONOMY

Mining is a growing force in Alaska’s economy, providing jobs for thousands of Alaskans and millions of dollars of personal income throughout Alaska. Alaska’s mining industry includes exploration, mine development, and mineral production. Alaska’s mines produce coal, gold, lead, silver, zinc, as well as construction materials, such as sand, gravel, and rock.

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In 2024, Alaska’s mining industry provided:

12,400 total direct and indirect jobs attributed to Alaska mining industry.
Charitable contributions to ~230 Alaska non-profits.
$5.6 million in contributions.
$1.1 billion spent on goods and services with 500+ Alaska businesses.
$1.2 billion in wages statewide
75% average Alaska resident hire at the six large mines.
Mining employees live in ~85 communities throughout Alaska

Each year AMA commissions the McKinley Research Group to research the economic impact of Mining in Alaska. Continued investments by the mining industry ensure Alaska’s continued economic growth.

Click here to read the current (2024) Economic Impact Report for Mining in Alaska

Click here for detailed map below.