Alaska does not suffer from a shortage of minerals. We have copper, zinc, graphite, cobalt, nickel, antimony, rare earth elements and dozens of other resources that make modern life possible.

Minerals and gems are classified by their physical properties, including hardness, luster, color, density, and magnetism.

Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals. These materials are the tiny building blocks powering modern life.

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