Alaska Online Public Notices #F20262179

Alaska Placer Mining Application – Boulder Creek, Circle Mining District

This public notice concerns a multi-year placer mining application in the Boulder Creek area, Circle Mining District, Alaska: - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicant: - Mark Farrar - Equipment and OEMs Involved: - Komatsu PC150 Trackhoe (Komatsu) - John Deere 892ELC Trackhoe (John Deere) - Caterpillar D8 Crawler Tractor (Caterpillar) - Trommel Washplant - Dump Truck - 4-inch and 3-inch Water Pumps - Chevrolet Pickup (Chevrolet) - Products/Equipment Requested: - 1 Komatsu PC150 Trackhoe - 1 John Deere 892ELC Trackhoe - 1 Caterpillar D8 Crawler Tractor - 1 Trommel Washplant - 1 Dump Truck - 1 4-inch Water Pump - 1 3-inch Water Pump - 1 Chevrolet Pickup - Services and Requirements: - Site reclamation and environmental protection measures - Compliance with state and federal environmental permits (APDES for water discharge, Section 404 wetlands permitting) - Spill containment and bonding requirements - Mining, reclamation, and environmental protection plans - Notable Details: - The project will disturb approximately 1.2 acres in 2026, with a total material movement of 8,280 cubic yards - Operations include camp facilities, stream crossings, and water use from Boulder Creek and Greenhorn Gulch - Progressive reclamation will occur concurrently with mining - Place of Performance: - Boulder Bench Mine Site, Boulder Creek, and Greenhorn Gulch, near Wasilla, Alaska

Description

This public notice invites comments on a placer mining application for mechanical placer mining activities in the Boulder Creek area within the Circle Mining District. The project involves mining operations scheduled to start in 2026 and end on December 31, 2030, unless extended. The application includes details on equipment, access, reclamation plans, and environmental compliance. Comments must be received by May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.

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