AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArctic Energy & Leasing: Trump’s push for more drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Petroleum Reserve drew tepid interest—689,000 acres offered, but only about 72,000 leased for roughly $3.7M, with just two bidders. Alaska LNG & Power Costs: A “Build the Line” rally in Fairbanks pressed for the Alaska LNG pipeline as diesel-driven power costs are set to jump nearly 25% this summer. Mining: PolarX hit hyper-grade copper at its Caribou Dome project—3m at 11.23% copper and 12.63g/t silver—while gearing up for a 10,000m 2026 drill program. Statehouse Watch: Alaska lawmakers passed only 114 of 685 bills in the session, with many major ideas stalled; lawmakers also voted to raise the unemployment benefit cap from $370 to $470. Courts & Business: A federal judge struck down a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unlawful tax, while Alaska’s 9th Circuit win forces public release of ConocoPhillips exploration well data. Aviation/Industry: Boeing will add a fourth 737 Max assembly line in Everett, and the Coast Guard took delivery of its 19th HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft. Community & Culture: JPR reporters won major journalism awards, and Alaska’s Celebration in Juneau drew a slate of political candidates amid fuel-price concerns for fishermen.
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