BOEM’s Alaska OCS Region was honored to be invited to address the Alaska Miners Association 2026 Fairbanks Convention

BOEM Geologist Daniel Lasco presented:

Critical Minerals on the Alaska OCS: Leasing, Permitting, and Industry Engagement (Powerpoint)

BOEM.gov

• BOEM Alaska OCS Region home page
• Critical Minerals on the Alaska OCS

Alaska Offshore Minerals: Request for Information and Interest

• Press Release: BOEM seeks public input on potential Alaska minerals lease sale. Request for Information and Interest opens a 30-day window to gauge interest in seabed minerals in the federal waters off Alaska
• Project Page: Potential Alaska Offshore Minerals Lease Sale. Includes chronology and explanation of process.
• RFI Area Map

2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Resources on the
United States Outer Continental Shelf

• Press Release: BOEM releases 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf
• 2026 Alaska Assessment (PDF)

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