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Alaska DNR Mechanical Placer Mining Permit Review – Napoleon Creek, Chicken, AK

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviewing a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for mechanical placer mining and reclamation at Napoleon Creek near Chicken, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicant/Operator: - Mathew Fontes, Dusty Trail Placers - OEMs and Equipment Mentioned: - Caterpillar (CAT): - CAT 345 BL Excavator (95,000 lb) - CAT 8"x6" Pump - D8K Dozer (80,000 lb) - John Deere: - John Deere 330C Excavator (75,000 lb) - CLT: - CLT 235C Excavator (80,000 lb) - PB: - PB 260 Snowcat (15,000 lb) - Other Equipment: - Portable Shaker Plant - 22' Hovercraft (2,000 lb) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical placer mining and reclamation services - Use of heavy equipment (excavators, dozer, snowcat, pump, shaker plant, hovercraft) - Estimated annual processing of 1,000 cubic yards - Disturbance and reclamation of 4 acres - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Temporary structures for worker housing - Fuel storage with secondary containment and spill prevention - Water use authorizations for settling ponds - Reclamation and bonding requirements - Compliance with state and federal environmental regulations - Coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for wetlands permitting - No explosives or camp placement requested - Locations: - Napoleon Creek (place of performance) - Chicken, Alaska (government facility) - Access via Taylor Highway and South Fork Forty Mile River

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for mechanical placer mining in the Fortymile Mining District near Chicken, Alaska. The application is for a Plan of Operation Approval pursuant to 11 AAC 86.800 for mechanical placer mining and reclamation approval on state lands. The project is proposed to start upon authorization issuance and end by December 31, 2031, unless extended. Written comments are due by June 4, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to the Division of Mining, Land and Water in Fairbanks.

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