Shareholders approved directors, auditors, a long-term incentive plan and insider debt-settlement shares. Drilling at Illinois Creek has topped 1,000m.
Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska's Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.
The Coast Guard said no fatalities have been reported, and all crew members from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka have been transported to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.
Promotion takes effect June 29 and adds the commercial unit to his responsibilities as Alaska advances its Alaska Accelerate plan and Hawaiian integration.
Up to 4,300m from 14 holes will gather rock and groundwater data at New Amalga, feeding mine design and environmental permitting for the Alaska gold deposit.