Coeur mines produced about 4.9-million ounces of silver and more than 63,000 ounces of gold during the three-month period that ended June 30th. That translated to more than $254-million dollars in sales.
Economy
EPA reaches agreement with Alaska shipper on fuel standard
The federal government has reached agreement with one of Alaska’s largest shipping companies, providing a conditional waiver for new fuel standards while Totem Ocean Trailer Express converts to cleaner-burning fuel.
Pack your knives! You’re headed to Juneau
The Mission Productions is filming a segment in Juneau that is expected to highlight Alaska seafood.
Volatile stock market hinders return for Permanent Fund
Rough stock markets and economic uncertainty overseas, hindered the Permanent Fund’s growth over the last fiscal year.
AEL&P doing work on avalanche diversion
the Juneau utility says a hydro project will be off line for two days this month but no service disruptions are expected.
Aging in the Last Frontier
The Alaska Department of Labor says senior citizens will make up 17 percent of the state’s population by the year 2030. But in 1980, seniors comprised just 3 percent.