Kensington Mine owner/operator says it totaled over $343 million.
Energy & Mining
Docks & Harbors board approves Kensington permit request
Routine permit allows mine to use Echo Cove boat launch between November 14 and April 30 if weather creates unsafe conditions in Lynn Canal.
Herbert Glacier test drilling done for season; new mine partnership finalized
Vancouver-based Quaterra Resources and Grande Portage Resources say they are preparing a drilling plan for 2012.
AJ Mine meetings planned for next two weeks
Over the next two weeks, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Director Rorie Watt will hold a series of informational meetings on the AJ Mine.
Falling rock damages water line at Kensington
No injuries reported after loose rock fell underground at the Kensington Mine Sunday, damaging a water line.
Oil tax cut could impact state credit rating
A legislative agency says the state’s credit status will be at risk if the oil tax reductions proposed by the governor become law.
Coeur d’Alene Mines names new CFO, COO
New officers have been named for Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation, the parent company of the subsidiary that runs the Kensington Mine about 45 miles northwest of Juneau.
MSHA updates Kensington accident report
The Kensington mine accident that killed Juneau resident Joe Tagaban last week is the eighth U.S. mining fatality in 2011, according to the Mining Safety and Health Administration. It was also the first explosives fatality for the year. An updated report from MSHA indicates Tagaban was waiting on a ramp for the blast to be…
Kensington mine back in full operation
The Kensington Gold Mine is back in full operation, following a week closure in an area where a miner was killed last week. Mine owner Coeur Alaska says all underground activities are at full capacity. But according to the Mining Safety and Health Administration, no blasting can be conducted in production stopes until the agency…
Coeur official says mine housing will promote local hire
Company officials say 72 percent of Kensington employees are Alaskans, while 61 percent live in Southeast. But just a little over half – 53 percent – live in Juneau.