www.AlaskaMiners.org 5 Sign up and share the Alaska Miner The Alaska Miner is mailed statewide to Alaska business, government and Native leaders. Subscriptions are complimentary — to sign up just email address and contact information to admin@FireweedStrategies.com. And if you’re already receiving the Miner, sign up your team members and clients who also need to be reading the latest good news about Alaska mining! pro-mining stance, viewing it as a way to stimulate the state's economy and create jobs. This alignment between federal and state priorities can enhance the effectiveness of the administration's policies, ensuring they are implemented smoothly and effectively. State officials also have taken steps to support the mining industry, such as advocating for infrastructure improvements that facilitate mining operations. By working in tandem with the federal government, Alaska's political leaders can help create a more favorable environment for the mining industry to thrive. President Trump's return to office is expected to bring significant benefits to Alaska's mining industry through the reversal of environmental restrictions, the implementation of the Energy Permitting Reform Act, increased resource development and strong support from state officials. While there are potential challenges and criticisms to address, the overall outlook for the mining industry in Alaska under Trump's administration is positive. By creating a more favorable regulatory environment and promoting resource development, Trump's policies have the potential to drive economic growth and job creation in the state's mining sector. Lorali Simon is Vice President of External Affairs for Usibelli Coal Mine Fireweed Strategies LLC has expanded our Alaska team for our Alaska magazines for 2025, including The Alaska Miner and other AMA publications. Will Leschper is now leading all content, design and production for our Alaska Miners Association as will other Fireweed publications including those of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance and the Resource Development Council for Alaska. He has been the designer and production manager of AMA publications since 2019. Will is a nationally recognized writer and photographer, and a frequent contributor to national magazines with more than 20 years in publishing. Direct news, photos and story requests for the Miner to Will (leschperw@gmail.com). Mary (Leschper) Schaper is now supporting business and advertising for all Fireweed publications for 2025. Mary has over a decade of experience in energy policy communications in Washington, D.C., with roles on U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s staff, on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and at the American Petroleum Institute. Mary is the primary contact for advertising and financial questions (mary@lunastrategiesdc.com). Lee Leschper remains the CEO of Fireweed Strategies, an Anchorage-based LLC founded in 2015 to share the full story of Alaska’s resource development industries. As some of you may have heard, Lee was involved in an accident last fall, but he remains committed to Fireweed’s mission while continuing his recovery. Fireweed Strategies publishes unique magazines that connect key industries with diverse audiences while highlighting resource development’s impact on the state’s economy and national security. Note from Publisher Fireweed Strategies
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