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.

Discover how Alaska's sustainable mining practices provide essential metals for electric vehicles, driving the future of green transportation.

The demand for Electric Vehicles is revving up and demand for lower emission vehicles are setting the stage for an anticipated expansion of occupations that can drive the design and development of EVs into the future.

Does halitosis have you reaching for your toothbrush at all hours? Zinc has the ability to neutralize these odor-causing compounds, reducing the unpleasant smells associated with bad breath. As a bonus, zinc also has antimicrobial properties!

The next time you pour a cold one, you might stop and propose a toast to metals. Come again? That’s right, various metals play an important role in the beer brewing process.

Renewable energy sources are already being used to light up Alaska communities and this shift is expected to accelerate in the coming years – made possible by mined metals and minerals.