Deantha Crockett

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Deantha Crockett is the executive director of the Alaska Miners Association, a membership-funded trade association in its 75th year of promoting responsible mineral development in Alaska.

On Alaska Mining Day, let’s remember the state’s bedrock industry

Today, as Alaska faces staggering fiscal challenges, it is imperative that we explore how mining in Alaska can grow and increase the benefits to residents.

By Deantha Crockett●

May 09, 2018 at 6:48 pm

Mining and fishing industries have reason to make common cause

OPINION: Alaska miners and fishermen will have a chance to learn from one another during three-day convention in Anchorage.

By Deantha Crockett●

November 01, 2015 at 5:50 pm

Coal is healthy, and Alaska should produce and use more

OPINION: Alaska needs to produce more of its lower-sulphur, lower-emissions coal for power at home and for the export market to help other countries meet emissions targets while they attack energy poverty, a worldwide problem that makes other public health problems worse.

By Deantha Crockett●

May 27, 2014 at 7:37 pm