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Alaska DNR Reviews Hardrock Exploration Permit for Golden Zone Project (Avidian Gold Alaska, Inc.)

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reviewing a multi-year hardrock mineral exploration permit application for the Golden Zone Project in the Valdez Creek Mining District, submitted by Avidian Gold Alaska, Inc. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water - OEM/Vendor: - Avidian Gold Alaska, Inc. (project applicant and operator) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 30 reverse circulation (RC) drill holes (up to 350 meters depth each) - 1 bulldozer (D6 or D7-equivalent) - 1 excavator - 1 5-ton Kaiser 6x6 truck - 1 modified Ford F-350 pickup truck (river crossing capable) - 3 ATV quads (one- and two-person) - 3 fuel storage tanks (capacities: 300, 3,000, and 10,000 gallons) - Services Requested: - Drilling services for up to 30 exploration holes, including site preparation, equipment mobilization, and reclamation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with state and federal reclamation and environmental standards - Detailed operational, spill prevention, and reclamation plans - Bonding for land disturbance and reclamation - Use of existing camp facilities and seasonal operations (May–October) - Fuel storage and handling protocols for up to 10,000 gallons - Cross-country travel and river crossing capabilities for equipment - The project is subject to public comment and multi-agency review prior to permit approval.

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 Valdez Creek Mining District near Cantwell. The application includes permits for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals. The project involves hardrock exploration utilizing 30 drill holes on state lands with potential cross country travel authorized. The proposed activity is scheduled to start upon authorization issuance and end by December 31, 2028, unless extended. Public comments are invited before a decision is made.

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