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NANA shareholder competes in national science competition

NANA shareholder Wells Aurruk Suuputaq Crosby of Idaho competed in the U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) National Science Bowl ® ( NSB ) held in Washington D . C . in April . The NSB is a nationwide academic competition that tests students ’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics . More than 1,400 students compete in 70 high school and 50 middle school regional NSB tournaments . Wells , 14 , led as captain of his middle school science team all the way to nationals undefeated .

Wells discovered engineering through his interest in videogames . “ My parents wouldn ’ t let me play videogames . So , I asked if I built a computer , could I play videogames ? They said yes , so I figured out how to build a computer from leftover parts from my dad ’ s work . That got me interested in learning about computers and engineering ” Wells said .
The National Science Bowl ® ( NSB ) middle school competition began in 2002 as a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of middle school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math . Each team is composed of four students , one alternate student , and a coach .
Though Wells team did not win nationals , the experience was enough . “ I think science is cool . My math teacher asked if I ’ d be part of the Science Bowl team and maybe travel to Washington D . C . if we won our regional competition . Why not ? I like learning new things and I like competing . The stuff we were asked about was very high level science , and it felt good to know the answer , or at least know how to figure it out ,” he said .
Wells is the son of Ben and Cana Crosby , and the grandson of Gladys and the late Caleb Pungowiyi , and the great-grandson of the late Alfred and Hannah Wells of Noorvik . ■
NANA shareholder Wells Aurruk Suuputaq Crosby of Idaho , competed in the U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) National Science Bowl ® ( NSB ) held in Washington D . C . in April .

UKMP summer program update

The Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects ( UKMP ) 2016 field season is underway . The Bornite camp opened for the season in mid-June and will be in operation through approximately August 10 , 2016 . NANA entered into an Exploration and Option to Lease agreement with NovaGold ( now NovaCopper ) in October 2011 to explore the areas around Bornite and Arctic in the northeastern part of the region .

Since the project began , NANA has received $ 4 million in revenue , and summer exploration seasons have employed approximately 274 shareholders . In total , three NANA companies have also worked as contractors for UKMP . This year ' s field season will have a total of 45 positions and involve three NANA companies .
The goal this season is to advance the site to pre-feasiblity . There will be a drilling program at the Arctic deposit site , ongoing engineering studies and an expanded environmental baseline study program . All this will be done in the hopes of better understanding all the potential options for the site from a technical and economic perspective .
Over the course of the project , NovaCopper and NANA have conducted more than 150 public meetings in the region to listen to shareholders concerns and answer questions . NANA holds four seats on the eight member UKMP Oversight Committee which is responsible for reviewing NovaCopper ’ s plans and oversight of matters to be carried out under the NANA / NovaCopper Agreement . NovaCopper plans to spend approximately $ 5.5 million to advance the sites this season ■
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The area of interest map shows the Arctic and Bornite sites . The UKMP sites are on NANA and state lands .
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An aerial view of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects ( UKMP ) located in the Ambler Mining District . During the 2015 field season , 42 shareholders were employed at the camp .
Residents of Kobuk attend a meeting held by NANA and NovaCopper during regional visits on the UKMP .
NANA President and CEO Wayne Westlake spoke to students in Kobuk about mining prospects in the NANA region during regional visits on the UKMP .
HUNTER � 2016 MAY / JUNE
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