Surpasses 5.4 Million Ounces and Billions in Alaska Economic Impact

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A move back to Alaska to be near family started out as a purely practical move for Dale, but it turned into the foundation for a long and meaningful career.

This year marks more than Pogo’s 20th anniversary, for Michael, it also marks an impressive 47 years in mining. 

Luke has been part of the mining world for more than 30 years, but it was at Pogo Mine that he says he truly found the place he belongs.

Starting at Pogo as part of the exploration crew when the site was just a tent camp, Leroy played a role in building Pogo Mine piece by piece, from the ground up.

As a millwright at Pogo for 20 years, Tom is one of the skilled tradespeople responsible for keeping the heart of the mine moving safely and efficiently.

Twenty years after accepting a role he thought would be temporary, Aaron says that the people he has met at Pogo have made it a great place to build a lasting career.

Rye’s introduction to mining led to an adventure and a new life in Alaska, along with a golden Pogo career spanning two decades.

As Operations Superintendent Ryan says he tries to model that safety is not just the priority, it’s a value shared by all employees at Pogo Mine. This culture is part of what has kept him at Pogo for 20 years.

Louis says that company values that prioritize safety and support families have kept him at Pogo for 20 years and even led him to encourage his daughter to step into the same career.

After 20 years working at Pogo Mine, Ken is able to describe the mine and its culture in three simple words: Mining Done Right.

Construction Supervisor Dave helped lay the foundation for Pogo Mine – literally. 20 years later, he says he is proud to see how his work supports continued operations.

At Pogo, Brian found a tough and rewarding career offering opportunities, a team he is proud to work alongside, and epic mining moments.

Northern Star Resources’ underground Pogo Operation is opening the door, literally and strategically, to a new orebody zone with its first portal blast in a decade.

A donated 2018 Volvo wheeled loader from Northern Star Resources - Pogo Mine - is helping the City of Delta Junction’s landfill meet its goal of operating a clean and continually efficient waste management program.

From early childhood, Henry Crawford knew he wanted a career that allowed him to help others. He discovered a path for pursuing that dream that he never would have imagined – mining.