The mine is an economic engine for the Kotzebue region. The zinc and lead deposits it relies on are running low and the mine could as soon as 2031.

As ore dwindles, Red Dog considers its future

Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil & gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

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Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil &amp; gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

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