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AMA Convention Events by Day

Monday, November 6

Geochemical Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Practical Applications for the Mineral Industry
Nontechnical Geology and Mineral Resources of Alaska for Non-Geologists
Waters of the United States, (WOTUS), Wetlands, and Permitting for Mineral Projects in Alaska

5:00 pm: Breaking Ground Opening Reception: registration/name tag pickup and Monday Night Football in the Marriott Lobby Bar

Tuesday, November 7

7:00 -8:00 am University and Friends Breakfast: featuring departments and programs pertinent to mining in Alaska

8:00 am Technical Sessions begin

Track 1: Geoscience Investigations featuring USGS, DGGS, BLM, and more

Track 2: State Policy Issues featuring AIDEA, UAA ISER, Anchorage School District, and State of Alaska regulatory agencies

9:00 Trade Show and Core Shack, Prospectors Tent, Claim Post open

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Hydrate Alaska open in lobby for infusions

New this year! Hydrate Alaska will be on site in the lobby with IV infusions for cold and flu, energy boost, climate and elements, general beauty, and yes, even if you had a few too many beverages the night before. See Hydrate Alaska’s information and offerings here.

9:00 – 5:00 pm: AMA Poster Session on Floor 2 (submitters available for discussion during 9-10 am and 3-4 pm breaks)

Noon: Luncheon *event change!* featuring Congressman Pete Stauber, Minnesota via Zoomand Governor Michael Dunleavy in person, plus brief presentation from Alaska Resource Education

2:00 pm Technical Sessions resume

Track 1: Early exploration mining projects presentations from Doyon, Alaska Energy Metals, Valhalla Metals, Wiseman, Whistler, Cantoo, and Flat Gold

Track 2: Federal Policy Updates from National Mining Association, American Exploration & Mining Association, and Better in Our Backyard

5:00 - 7:00 pm Suppliers Reception in Trade Show open to all, drinks sponsored in part by Power the Future

7:00 pm Young Professionals Mixer

Wednesday, November 8

7:00 - 8:00 am: Mining District Breakfast with reports from small mining operations across the state, chaired by Paul Manuel

8:00 am Technical Sessions begin

Track 1: Environmental baseline Technical Session with updates from Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Boreal Environmental Services, Graphite One, and Kinross Alaska

9:00 Trade Show and Core Shack, Prospectors Tent, Claim Post open

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Hydrate Alaska open in lobby for infusions

Noon: Luncheon featuring Hecla Mining CEO Phillips S. Baker with brief presentation by Alaska Metal Mines

2:00 pm Technical Sessions resume

Track 1: Advanced exploration projects presentations from NovaMinerals Estelle Project, Contango Ore Lucky Shot Mine, Waterpump Creek and Last Hurrah, Graphite One, and HighGold Mining's Johnson River project.

4:30 - 6:30 pm: Happy Hour in Trade Show, Core Shack, Prospector’s Tent, Claim Post sponsored by Ruen Drilling

5:00 – 6:30 pm: AMA Board of Directors Meeting

7:00 pm: History Night and Alaska Mining Hall of Fame Inductees

Thursday, November 9

7:00 am - 8:00 am: AMA/Alaska Support Industry Alliance cohosted breakfast featuring Congressional Delegation State Directors Steve Wackowski, Senator Murkowski’s office, Chad Padgett, Senator Sullivan’s office, and Inti Harbison, Representative Peltola’s office

8:00 am Technical Session begins

Track 1: Waters of the United States, (WOTUS), Wetlands, and Permitting for Mineral Projects in Alaska

9:00 am Trade Show opens

9:00 am: Scavenger Hunt Drawing at North of 60 Mining News booth

9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Hydrate Alaska open in lobby for infusions

Noon: Luncheon featuring fireside chat between National Mining Association, American Exploration & Mining Association, Better in Our Backyard, brief presentation on Hickok-Radford Scholarship

2:00 pm Technical Session resumes

Track 1: Operating mines session presentations from Hecla Greens Creek, Usibelli Coal Mine, Sundance Mining, Pebble Partnership, and Northern Star Resources Pogo

6:00 pm AMA Banquet Cocktail Hour sponsored by USI Insurance Services with photo booth, music by Nothin’ but Karma, and Alaska Resource Education Silent Auction

7:00 pm: Closing banquet emceed by Sarah Erkmann Ward with Blueprint Alaska, featuring industry awards, fundraising for Alaska Resource Education, and dancing by Nothin' but Trouble.

Friday November 10 – Saturday November 11

MSHA Refresher Courses