Key Takeaways:
- National Security and Economic Growth: The Ambler Road Project will open access to vital mineral resources like copper and cobalt, strengthening U.S. manufacturing, defense, and energy independence.
- Jobs and Investment for Alaska: The project is expected to create 2,730 jobs and generate more than $1.1 billion in revenue for the state, bringing prosperity to rural communities while advancing responsible development.
- Reversing Biden’s Anti-Energy Agenda: By approving the Ambler Road, President Trump overturns Biden’s 2024 rejection and reasserts America’s leadership in critical mineral production, proving that prosperity and environmental stewardship can coexist.
President Donald J. Trump just greenlit one of Alaska’s most significant economic and strategic infrastructure projects in decades. The Ambler Road Project, a 211-mile industrial route linking Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District to the Dalton Highway, will finally move forward after years of bureaucratic gridlock and legal delays.
The project will open access to some of the richest undeveloped mineral deposits in North America, including copper, cobalt, gallium, and germanium—resources essential for everything from defense systems to advanced manufacturing. In approving the project, President Trump directed federal agencies to reissue the permits blocked under the Biden Administration, which had rejected the plan in 2024 despite Alaska’s economic need and America’s strategic interest in domestic mineral production.
“This decision is about national security, jobs, and American strength,” Trump said in a statement. “We are unlocking Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.”
The U.S. government is partnering with Trilogy Metals, investing $35.6 million for a 10 percent stake in the company, with additional warrants for future investment. The Ambler project is expected to directly create 2,730 jobs and generate more than $1.1 billion in tax and royalty revenue for Alaska.
Beyond economics, the move underscores Trump’s commitment to energy independence and economic sovereignty. By cutting red tape, expediting permits, and fostering private investment, the administration is proving once again that American prosperity is best built through enterprise, not excuses.
Trump’s Ambler Road approval sends a clear message: under his leadership, America digs, builds, and leads again.