Jobs & Benefits For Alaska What Does Pebble Mean For Alaska? A commitment to hire Alaskans first! $1 to $3 billion in capital investment Will generate economic benefits and jobs for three to four generations Tens of millions in tax dollars annually for the State of Alaska and local communities Hundreds of millions in expenditures annually, including supply and service contracts Over 2,000 construction jobs Over 1,000 permanent operation jobs See this analysis of the economic benefits of mining to Alaska Investment in Alaska Pebble has already spent around $128 million on exploration, engineering, environmental studies, and community outreach In 2006, the company's budget for the project was more than $56 million Infrastructure Development that Benefits Local Communities New port on west side of Cook Inlet and road construction, which will lower transportation costs for goods and services to rural communities Additional affordable and reliable power generation More local revenues to help provide new schools and increase access to quality health care facilities.