Non-Renewable Resources in Alaska: Oil, Gas, Coal, and Minerals

• Oil & Gas: Alaska is the top U.S. oil-producing state; massive reserves (Prudhoe Bay, ANWR). Used for electricity, heating, transport.
• Coal: Significant reserves (e.g., Beluga, Nenana), but largely undeveloped due to high extraction/transport costs.
• Minerals: Gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead. Used in jewelry, electronics, construction. Major mines: Fort Knox (gold), Red Dog (zinc/lead), Pebble (copper/gold—controversial).

Resource development is balanced with environmental protection and Indigenous rights.