Metals mining in Alaska still a big source of jobs, money and exports, report says

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Metals mining has a prominent place in Alaska history. Today, it remains a prominent economic driver in the state.

Over the past decade, the metals mining sector has made up 3% to 4% of Alaska’s gross domestic product, and those mined metals rival Alaska seafood as top exports from the state, according to a state Department of Labor and Workforce Development analysis.

Metals such as zinc produced at the Red Dog mine in Northwest Alaska, …

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