US transfers 1.4M acres in Alaska's Dalton Corridor to state, boosting Ambler Mining District development.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has transferred about 1.4 million acres of federal land in Alaska's Dalton Utility Corridor to the State of Alaska. This move supports infrastructure projects like the Ambler Road, which is crucial for accessing the mineral-rich Ambler Mining District, known for copper, cobalt, zinc, and other critical minerals. The land transfer aims to simplify regulatory processes and enhance coordination for future mining and infrastructure development, potentially strengthening U.S. supply chains for essential minerals. Trilogy Metals, involved in the Ambler Mining District, views this as a key step toward advancing responsible resource development in the region.