Alaska Online Public Notices #224169

Alaska DNR Hardrock Exploration and Reclamation Equipment and Services for K-M Project

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Natural Resources reviewing a permit application for the K-M Project, a hardrock mineral exploration and reclamation effort in the Valdez Creek Mining District near Denali. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicants: - Great Land Minerals LLC (applicant) - Piton Exploration LLC (operator) - OEMs and Key Equipment: - Atlas Copco: CS-14 diamond core exploration drill rig (or similar) - FMC Bean: 75HP water pump (or similar) - Honda: 4HP water pump, Rancher ATVs (or similar) - Caterpillar: D6 Dozer, 336 Excavator, D259 Skid Steer/Fork Lift (or similar) - Ford: F350 pickup trucks (or similar) - Products/Equipment Requested: - 1 Atlas Copco CS-14 diamond core exploration drill rig (or similar) - 1 FMC Bean 75HP water pump (or similar) - 1 Honda 4HP water pump (or similar) - 1 Caterpillar D6 Dozer (or similar) - 1 Caterpillar 336 Excavator (or similar) - 1 Caterpillar D259 Skid Steer/Fork Lift (or similar) - 2 Ford F350 pickup trucks (or similar) - 3 Honda Rancher ATVs (or similar) - Temporary camp facilities for up to 25 personnel - Services Requested: - Exploratory surface trenching - Diamond core drilling - Reclamation activities (backfilling, recontouring, revegetation) - Notable Requirements: - Seasonal operations (June–October each year) - Water use from nearby streams/ponds with temporary authorizations - Avoidance of wetlands and waterbodies - Erosion and sediment control - Wildlife and cultural resource protection - Compliance with Alaska Historic Preservation Act - Bonding required for disturbed areas over five acres - Public comment period prior to permit adjudication

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 Valdez Creek Mining District near Denali. The application includes permits for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Plan of Operations Approvals, and Reclamation Plan Approvals for mining operations. The notice pertains to the Department's review and adjudication of a Plan of Operation Approval application for Hardrock Exploration activity and reclamation approval on state lands. The activity involves ground-supported exploratory surface trenching and diamond core drilling with proposed use from the date of issuance until December 31, 2035, unless extended. Comments are due by June 25, 2026.

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