Local involvement in mining – including residents working at mines in Southeast, and Haines-based placer, gravel pit and reality TV operations – makes a $4.9 million annual contribution to the valley’s economy, a representative of Constantine Metal Resources said at the Haines Chamber of Commerce luncheon Friday.
Sherri Maust, who manages accounts and community relations for the Vancouver, B.C.-based company exploring a deposit near 40 Mile, gave an update on recent work, as well as…