The uses for graphite go beyond pencils. Graphite could hold the key to energy transition, with Alaska mining well-positioned to responsibly lead the way.

Zinc powers batteries, protects steel, and stores energy. Zinc mining in Alaska supports clean tech growth and meets rising demand around the world.

The fourth most used metal in the world, zinc is having a well-deserved moment in the spotlight due to its importance for the future of renewable energy. With the two top producing zinc mines in the United States located in Alaska, this future-focused state has the ability to be a key player in providing the materials needed for the energy transition.

Zinc is more than just a rock - it is a profoundly essential ingredient for modern life. From musical instruments to semiconductors, TV screens to fishing gear and flywheels, zinc is a remarkable metal found nearly everywhere.

Graphite Creek is one of the most promising graphite mining sites in the U.S., advancing domestic supply and mining in Alaska.

Did you know that more than 70% of the cobalt powering our electric vehicles is mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a significant portion under Chinese control? With its vast mineral deposits, Alaska could be a major player changing the dynamics of domestic mining production.

Alaska has significant mineral resources of copper, zinc, silver, gold, graphite, cobalt, and rare earth elements. These abundant reserves offer considerable potential to enhance U.S. mineral independence.

According to the Critical Minerals list provided by the United States Geological Survey, Alaska is uniquely positioned to help the United States move into an electrified economy and significantly aid domestic manufacturing.

The technologies metals make possible have become so integrated into our daily lives, it’s easy to take them for granted. But many scholars, economists, and security specialists are raising warnings that should concern everyone and have us questioning how we source metals.