The Red Dog Mine is the largest Zinc, Lead, and Silver mine in the world.  The second largest producer of Silver is the Greens mine on Admirality Island (See a separate download on this website)  The mine operation is so large that it produces millions of tons of ore every year that is processed on site and then transported down a 52 mile road to the coast where it is shipped out to North America, Asia, and Europe.  Alaska Airlines provides air service to the airport with regular flights to this asphalt runway.    There are no approaches, so please check the weather before you head to the Red Dog.