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Red Dog Mine

Mine workers ready respirators and go-bags as Red Dog contends with hazardous gas buildup

Mine workers ready respirators and go-bags as Red Dog contends with hazardous gas buildup

A recent uptick in sulfur dioxide emissions has fueled health concerns and a public response from the Indigenous-owned corporation that owns the land beneath the mine.

Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.

Thawing permafrost is causing trouble for the Red Dog mine. Solutions could be costly.

Rusting rivers and huge rainfall have complicated pollution control at Northwest Alaska’s massive zinc mine.

A global megadeal would give one of Alaska's largest mines a new operator

A global megadeal would give one of Alaska's largest mines a new operator

Red Dog mine powers the Northwest Alaska economy, and its future is uncertain. But the planned merger appears unlikely to change much for the operation.

A major Alaska mine could end up in the crossfire of Trump’s trade war with Canada

A major Alaska mine could end up in the crossfire of Trump’s trade war with Canada

Teck's Red Dog mine in Northwest Alaska supplies the U.S. with zinc and germanium — but only after those minerals get processed in Canada.

Feds approve key step toward expansion at major Northwest Alaska zinc mine

Feds approve key step toward expansion at major Northwest Alaska zinc mine

Red Dog mine, a regional economic linchpin, is running low on ore. With a new permit in hand, the multinational company that operates the project is now moving quickly to try to extend its life.