Mining Month Spotlight: Inside Kensington Mine & the Future of Alaska Mining

About this episode

This episode explores modern mining practices and their impact on the Alaska community.

This episode of the First Things First podcast takes listeners inside the world of modern mining with leaders from Coeur Mining’s Kensington Mine near Juneau. Guests discuss the decades-long process of exploration and mine development, the advanced technology used in underground mining today, and the significant economic impact mining has across Southeast Alaska. The conversation also highlights workforce development programs, high-paying career opportunities, environmental stewardship, and the mining industry’s long-term investment in the Juneau community through education, scholarships, and local partnerships.

Topics covered

• mining
• economic impact
• workforce development
• environmental stewardship
• community investment

Keywords

• Kensington Mine
• Coeur Mining
• Alaska mining
• economic impact
• workforce development
• environmental stewardship
• Juneau

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coeur Mining

Places: Kensington Mine, Juneau, Southeast Alaska, Alaska

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