Alaska Online Public Notices #223572

Alaska Hardrock Exploration & Reclamation Permit Amendment – Goodpaster Mining District

This opportunity concerns an amendment to a hardrock exploration and reclamation permit in Alaska's Goodpaster Mining District, led by Northern Star (Pogo) LLC and Stone Boy Inc. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water - OEMs and Vendors: - Northern Star (Pogo) LLC (applicant) - Stone Boy Inc. (contact/applicant) - Products and Services Requested: - Expansion of diamond core drilling operations (increase from 450 to 600 holes, using HQ diameter drill bits and LF-90 drill rigs) - Construction of new drill pads and up to 2 miles of access trails/roads - Excavation of up to 10 trenches (each ~50 ft long, 6 ft wide, 10 ft deep) - Use and removal of temporary structures (weather port tents, wooden platforms, metal conex containers) - Reclamation services for all disturbed areas, including organic re-vegetation and topsoil replacement - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Alaska Statute 27.19 for reclamation and bonding - Adherence to BLM surface management regulations for federal lands - Annual reporting and renewal of reclamation bonding - Detailed reclamation plans for all disturbed acreage - Locations: - Goodpaster Mining District, including Pogo Mine, Skippy claims, and Pogo Access Road Camp/Laydown Area - Activities near Delta Junction and Fairbanks, Alaska

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for Hardrock Exploration & Reclamation in the Goodpaster Mining District near Delta Junction. The application includes requests for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Plan of Operations Approvals, and Reclamation Plan Approvals for mining operations. The amendment involves adding additional claims, structures, drill pads, drill trails, and trenching. The proposed activity is subject to public comment until May 6, 2026, and the permit period extends until December 31, 2029, unless extended.

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