Alaska Online Public Notices #224805

Alaska DNR Hardrock Exploration and Reclamation Permit Amendment – Nome Mining District (Dickens Creek)

This opportunity concerns hardrock exploration and reclamation activities in the Nome Mining District, Alaska, under an amended permit application (APMA #9315) for the AJ1 claim at Dickens Creek. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water - Project Scope: - Mechanized core drilling (1-4 HQ/NQ core holes) using a self-propelled diesel-powered rig - No road or pad construction; minimal surface disturbance - Reclamation and environmental protection plans required (plugging drill holes, waste disposal) - Water sourced from Dickens Creek and nearby ponds - Use of ATVs, a 3/4 ton truck, and gasoline-powered pumps for transport and water supply - Products & OEMs: - Baroid Quick Gel (QUIK-GEL) viscosifier, manufactured by Baroid Drilling Products (Halliburton) - AMC CR 650 TM drilling fluid additive (AMC) - Honda Foreman ATVs (Honda) - LaJack D-1 Core Drill (LaJack) - Kohler 12 HP Pump (Kohler) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with state reclamation and bonding requirements - Potential water use authorizations and stream diversions, subject to regulatory review - Public comment period prior to permit amendment decision - Quantities: - 3 Honda Foreman ATVs - 1 LaJack D-1 Core Drill - 1 3/4 ton Dodge truck - 2 Kohler 12 HP pumps - Drilling fluid additives (quantities not specified)

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for hardrock exploration and reclamation in the Nome Mining District near Nome. This notice concerns the review and adjudication of a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit amendment for exploration and reclamation on state lands, including applications for MLUPs, Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals. The project involves activities such as exploration drilling and reclamation measures to comply with state regulations. Public comments are open until August 27, 2026.

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