Environment

Committed to a Sustainable Future
The Alaska mining industry has made fundamental developments in operations that will support long-term sustainability goals and reduce the environmental impact of climate change.
Focused on Environmental Initiatives

Across Alaska, mining organizations are looking to lower local carbon emissions and meet net zero targets through strategies such as developing and utilizing: 

  • Renewable energy 
  • Green technologies
  • Enhanced energy storage
What Are Net Zero Initiatives?

Net zero is the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas that is produced and the amount that is removed from the atmosphere. Organizations across the globe, including many Alaska mining companies, are implementing net zero initiatives to limit carbon emissions.

Focused on Environmental Initiatives

Across Alaska, mining organizations are looking to lower local carbon emissions and meet net zero targets through strategies such as developing and utilizing: 

  • Renewable energy 
  • Green technologies
  • Enhanced energy storage
What Are Net Zero Initiatives?

Net zero is the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas that is produced and the amount that is removed from the atmosphere. Organizations across the globe, including many Alaska mining companies, are implementing net zero initiatives to limit carbon emissions.

Net Zero and Climate Goals

To achieve net-zero emissions across operations, members of Alaska Metal Mines are exploring or already implementing renewable energy use, energy efficiencies, carbon offsets, and more.

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Making Strides in Alaska

Learn how members of Alaska Metal Mines have made steps toward meeting net zero emission targets.

Coeur Mining: Kensington 

Hecla Greens Creek Mine

  • Achieved net zero in 2021
A Vision for the Future

Mining organizations across Alaska have set goals to reduce carbon intensity and net zero emissions. Learn how Kinross, Northern Star Resources, and Teck are meeting those objectives.

  • In 2024, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest zinc mines in northwest Alaska, became the first mining site to receive the stand-alone Zinc Mark in recognition of environmentally and socially responsible production practices. 
Making Strides in Alaska

Learn how members of Alaska Metal Mines have made steps toward meeting net zero emission targets.

Coeur Mining: Kensington 

Hecla Greens Creek Mine

  • Achieved net zero in 2021
A Vision for the Future

Mining organizations across Alaska have set goals to reduce carbon intensity and net zero emissions. Learn how Kinross, Northern Star Resources, and Teck are meeting those objectives.

  • In 2024, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest zinc mines in northwest Alaska, became the first mining site to receive the stand-alone Zinc Mark in recognition of environmentally and socially responsible production practices.