Alaska Online Public Notices #224285

Alaska DNR Reviews Multi-Year Hardrock Mining Exploration Permit for Democrat Lode Project

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water, is reviewing a multi-year permit application for hardrock mining exploration in the Fairbanks Mining District: - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water, Fairbanks District Office - OEM/Vendor: - Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. (project applicant and operator) - Project Scope: - Hardrock exploration activities at the Democrat Lode project near Salcha, Alaska - Up to 500 drill holes (totaling up to 500,000 feet), 30 trenches, and 100,000 linear feet of new trail construction over five years - 2026 activities: 35 drill holes, 4 trenches, 10 test pits - Drilling methods: diamond core and reverse circulation using track or skid-mounted rigs - Drill pads approximately 10,000 square feet each - No on-site camp; personnel commute from Delta Junction - Water for drilling sourced from Democrat Pond off Banner Creek (up to 28,000 gallons per drilling day) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict spill prevention, reclamation, and bonding plans - Reclamation includes backfilling, site stabilization, and erosion control, performed annually before demobilization - Compliance with state and federal environmental regulations - Public comment period prior to permit decision - No specific part numbers or product quantities are listed, as this is a regulatory and permitting opportunity rather than a procurement of goods.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for hardrock exploration in the Fairbanks Mining District, near Salcha. The application includes permits for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits (MLUPs), Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals. The project involves mining exploration activities with proposed dates of use starting from the date of authorization until December 31, 2030, unless extended. Public comments are invited and must be submitted by July 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.

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