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A national quest for uranium comes to remote Western Alaska, raising fears in a nearby village

A national quest for uranium comes to remote Western Alaska, raising fears in a nearby village

Demand for low-carbon nuclear energy could boost uranium prospects on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. But residents of the small village of Elim fear a mine would pollute the river they depend on.
Max Graham Jun 18, 2025
America needs antimony for weapons and solar panels. The mining industry is looking to Alaska.

America needs antimony for weapons and solar panels. The mining industry is looking to Alaska.

Two Australian companies are pursuing federal funding to jump-start antimony mining near Fairbanks and Anchorage.
Max Graham Nov 15, 2024

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