Fort Knox Mine Permit Renewal: What the History Shows — and What the Public Should Comment On
Fort Knox Mine is in a major state permitting process. Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. (FGMI), a subsidiary of Kinross, is seeking renewed approvals from the State of Alaska for the next operating and closure cycle.
UPDATED: AIDEA Board to Vote on Arctic Refuge Spending and Discuss Ambler Road
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Board will meet Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of ANWR, the Ambler Access Project, Port MacKenzie, AIDEA financials, legislative matters, HEX, and SBED recapitalization.
The Latest Development: 1.4 Million Acres Officially Transferred to the State
On May 6, 2026, the Department of the Interior announced that approximately 1.4 million acres within the Dalton Utility Corridor had officially been conveyed to the State of Alaska. According to the federal press release, this transfer fulfills more than 96% of Alaska’s remaining statehood land entitlement. The Department of the Interior framed the transfer as part of a broader push to advance resource development and infrastructure projects in Alaska.
New Release: The Brooks Range: Journey, Life & Art in the Gwazhal
We’re proud to share recent work from NAEC member Claude Fiddler—including his new book The Brooks Range: Journey, Life & Art in the Gwazhal and an accompanying essay reflecting on time spent traveling the Hulahula River. In his article, Fiddler traces a...
Join the Conversation on Access in the Dalton Highway Corridor
Join us on April 22nd, 2026, at 4 pm to learn more about the Dalton Highway Corridor access process and discuss how people travel and use the region.