Alaska Online Public Notices #224004

Placer Mining and Reclamation Project in Willow Creek Mining District, Alfred Creek, Alaska

This opportunity concerns a placer mining and reclamation project in the Willow Creek Mining District, Alfred Creek, Alaska, managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicant: O'Neal Coyne - Equipment and OEMs: - Caterpillar (CAT): - CAT Excavator 320 Digger (1) - Cat D6/D8 Dozer (1) - Cat 966 Loader (2) - John Deere (JD): - JD 80 Excavator feed plant (1) - Insley: - Insley 1000 Excavator (1) - Wash plants: - Wash plant shaker 5x10 with 8" pump (1) - Small 18" wash plant with 6" pump (1) - Military 6x6 vehicle (1) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical placer mining and reclamation services - Use of heavy equipment for excavation, tailings movement, and reclamation - Annual processing of up to 40,000 cubic yards of material - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with state and federal environmental and reclamation standards - Reclamation bonding and annual reclamation statements - Water use permits, stream diversion plans, and petroleum product storage regulations - Coordination with multiple agencies for environmental compliance - Place of Performance: - Alfred Creek, Willow Creek Mining District, Alaska - Multiple mineral claims (e.g., ADL 355541, ADL 719275) - Alaska Department of Natural Resources office - Period of Performance: - Annual mining from April 15 to October 31, starting in 2026 through at least 2035, with progressive reclamation concurrent with mining activities

Description

This public notice invites comments on a placer mining application within the Willow Creek Mining District at Alfred Creek. The application includes permits for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan. The mining activity is planned to start upon issuance and continue until December 31, 2035, unless extended. Interested parties can contact Sara Church at the Division of Mining, Land and Water for more information or to view the full application. Comments must be submitted by June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.

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