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Skagway ports board recommends municipality‑funded scoping study for mining shipments
Summary
After presentations by Selkirk Copper and Yukon stakeholders, the Ports & Harbor Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend the assembly approve an independent scoping study on moving mine concentrate through Skagway and that the study be fully funded by the municipality.
The Ports & Harbor Advisory Board voted March 10 to recommend that the Skagway assembly approve an independent scoping study into moving mine concentrate through the Port of Skagway and that the municipality fully fund the work.
The motion, amended in discussion to emphasize municipal funding and independence, was moved by Vice Mayor Potter and seconded by Vice Chair Resich; the board approved the recommendation by roll call with all voting members present saying yes.
The proposal follows presentations from Selkirk Copper and the Yukon Alaska Port Alliance. Scott Fulton of Selkirk said the company seeks "a completely independent…
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