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26 total direct and indirect payroll payments to Alaska Native Corporations local government revenue through property taxes and payments in lieu of taxes A benefit to everyone. The Alaskan mining industry does more than just provide jobs for a few – it enhances economic development and strengthens communities across the entire state. total direct and indirect 9.0K jobs attributed to the Alaska mining industry $700M $250M $34M Source: Alaska Miners Association – The Economic Benefits of Alaska’s Mining Industry, March 2018. a strong focus on local Native Alaskan workforce