Several weeks ago, we took a trip from Anchorage to Juneau to meet with our legislators. Between plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental car, and food, the trip averaged out to about $1200 per person, times 8. Most Alaskans cannot afford that. We’re lucky. One person from our group didn’t make it due to weather conditions, spent the night in Seattle, … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways: Wyoming challenging China on rare earths? US oil production rises on more productive wells. Foreign oil majors are looking to invest in US LNG projects. Coal loading equipment in Seward to be demolished. Trump, Biden begin fight over Haley voters. NEWS OF THE DAY: China’s Rare Earth Export Ban Is BackfiringMetal Miner/OilPrice.Com, March 5, 2024 The Rare … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways: Unalaska rejects new terms proposed for geothermal project. Oil demand in US surges. Bans on natural gas dropping in CA. Nova Minerals ramps up gold exploration in Alaska. NEWS OF THE DAY: Unalaska pulls plug on Makushin geothermal projectTheo Greenley, KUCB, Unalaska/Alaska Public Media, March 1, 2024 The City of Unalaska is pulling out of the Makushin … read more