Alaska Online Public Notices #F20262968

Mechanical Placer Mining Equipment and Operations at First Chance Creek, Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska

This opportunity concerns a multi-year mechanical placer mining project in the Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska, as outlined in APMA #2968. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - OEMs and Vendors: - Doosan (490 Excavator) - Caterpillar (Cat 235 Excavator, D8L Dozer) - Ingersoll Rand (50 KW Generator) - Dodge (Pickup 2500) - Chevrolet (Pickup 2300) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 1 x 490 Doosan Excavator - 1 x 235 Cat Excavator - 1 x D8L Dozer - 1 x 50 KW Ingersoll Rand Generator - 1 x 6-inch Pump (Pump House) - 1 x 4-inch Dewatering Pump - 1 x Rubber Track Wash Plant - 1 x Triple Axle Heavy Haul Transport - 1 x Dodge Pickup 2500 (2001) - 1 x Chevy Pickup 2300 (2005) - 1 x Small Travel Trailer Camp (8x20 ft) - Services and Requirements: - Land reclamation and restoration per AS 27.19 and federal standards - Environmental protection measures, including spill prevention, water use authorizations, APDES discharge permits, and possible stream diversions - Annual reclamation reporting and concurrent reclamation activities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mining operation will disturb approximately 3 acres and process up to 40,000 cubic yards annually - Use of recycle/settling pond system for water management - Temporary structures and petroleum product storage with spill prevention - Compliance with state and federal environmental standards - Public comments solicited prior to authorization; activity may be approved with stipulations after review - Place of Performance: - Fairbanks Mining District, including First Chance Creek and specific ADL mineral property fractions

Description

This is a public notice for a mechanical placer mining application within the Fairbanks Mining District at First Chance Creek, Alaska. The application involves surface estate mineral properties and includes plans for mining operations, reclamation, and environmental protection measures. The project includes the use of mechanized equipment such as excavators and pumps, and addresses access routes, temporary structures, and petroleum product storage. Comments on the application are due by May 11, 2026, and the activity may be authorized with stipulations after review.

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