Mining
In 1993, the total value of Alaska's mineral industry, as measured by the sum of exploration and development expenditures and mineral production, amounted to over 500 million dollars. Zinc is the most valuable mineral commodity, accounting for more than half of Alaska's total mineral production.

"Mining is emerging as a dominant force in the Alaska and U.S. economy. Newly developed Alaska metal and coal mines are making positive contributions to the nation's balance of trade. In addition, these same mines are providing a significant local tax base for Alaskan communities and source of jobs for Alaskans. Finally, new mining projects are providing the catalyst to improve and expand infrastructure throughout the state. The following information summarizes salient details on the Alaska minerals industry utilizing the most currently available data."

Text by: Alaska's Oil/Gas & Minerals Industry (Pg. 200-206),
The Alaska Almanac 19th Edition,
AK Division of Trade and Development
AK Division of Tourism
Photo by: AK Division of Tourism
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