Murkowski Chairs LNG Hearing, Launches Strategic Energy Initiative July 11, 2019 Murkowski opened the hearing by underscoring the growth and potential of U.S. natural gas and natural gas exports. “Our production has soared to levels many never thought possible even a decade ago. This is, in turn, boosting our economy and our national security, while providing a long-term, low-cost, low-emission source … read more
This week Australian mining company Northern Cobalt Ltd. applied for permission to explore a drilling site for the rare earth metal vanadium in Southeast Alaska. In 2018, vanadium was identified by the Department of the Interior as one of 35 critical mineral commodities to ensure economic and national security of the US. This special issue of AKHeadlamp takes a moment … read more
What, if anything, can be as financially impactful as the oil and gas industry in Alaska? Rebecca Palsha, KTUU, July 9, 2019 “Tourism has been showing an amazing run of success over the last several years with a big surge in the population numbers coming up from the Lower 48,” Bill Popp, the president and CEO of the Anchorage Economic … read more
