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ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥'s Minerals

A Strategic National Imperative

 

The Summit

 

ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥â€™s mineral resources are key to both national security and the nation’s economy and clean energy transition goals. At this two-day summit, ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ makers, agency representatives and industry leaders discussed ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥â€™s potential to meet national needs and the necessary actions  to fulfill that potential. 

The summit addressed ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥â€™s strengths, resources, capabilities and investment opportunities to meet the national imperative of mining to reach clean energy goals and economic security. The conference highlighted current initiatives and challenges, as well as productive paths forward.

The Speakers

 

Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski

U.S. Senate

 Dan Sullivan
Dan Sullivan

U.S. Senate

Michael Sfraga
Michael Sfraga

U.S. Arctic Commission

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We are grateful for support from the Wilson Center
and U.S. Arctic Research Commission



The Venue

 

University of ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ Fairbanks — Central to Science

The University of ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ Fairbanks (UAF) is the principal research center for the statewide university system. At 120 miles (320 km) south of the Arctic Circle, the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks is well situated for northern research. UAF research in arctic biology, engineering, geophysics, supercomputing, and ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ Native studies is renowned worldwide. 

The Troth Yeddha' Campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River. We acknowledge the ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ Native nations upon whose ancestral lands our campuses reside.

Joseph E. Usibelli Engineering Learning and Innovation Building

1764 Tanana Loop
Fairbanks, ÌÒ»¨Ö±²¥ 99775