AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMining & Restoration: At Resurrection Creek, the Forest Service is tackling habitat loss from early 20th-century placer mining by rebuilding the stream channel, adding large woody structures, and reshaping floodplains—work that requires heavy equipment and tight coordination with partners. Aviation & Tourism: A dead endangered fin whale was found on the bow of a cruise ship in Seward; NOAA says the whale was likely pregnant and an investigation is underway. Energy & Supply Chains: A U.S.-Iran interim peace deal pushed jet fuel down to about $2.85/gal from $4.88 earlier in April, but airlines are still keeping fares elevated due to limited capacity and margin recovery. EV Materials: Graphite One advanced Ohio planning for battery anode materials, hiring an engineering and production-line integration partner while continuing Alaska graphite development. Alaska Mining Update: Nova Minerals says its U.S. redomicile is complete and reports 2026 drilling and a large airborne geophysical survey at its antimony-gold and gold prospects. Small Business: Small-business optimism fell in May as owners cite labor and cost pressures, including higher shipping and supply-chain costs. Policy & Data: DHS/ICE is reportedly expanding data collection tied to ITINs, raising privacy and legal concerns.
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