Alaska Online Public Notices #224679

Alaska DNR Permit Review for Hardrock Exploration—CanDig Excavator & B2 A-star Helicopter

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reviewing a permit application for hardrock mineral exploration in the Valdez Creek Mining District, submitted by CMA AU LLC. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - OEMs and Vendors: - CanDig (manufacturer of CD21M mini excavator) - Airbus Helicopters (manufacturer of B2 A-star helicopter) - Products/Equipment Requested: - CanDig CD21M mini excavator (or similar) - B2 A-star helicopter (or similar) - 5-gallon gasoline cans with secondary containment - Services Requested: - Hardrock mineral exploration, including trenching, excavation, reclamation, and environmental compliance - Project Details: - Up to six trenches, each approximately 100 ft long, 5 ft wide, and 4-6 ft deep - Helicopter-supported operations for equipment and personnel transport - Reclamation of trenches within 7 days of excavation - Fuel handling with spill response kits and secondary containment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict reclamation standards: concurrent reclamation or within 7 days - Secondary containment for all fuel storage - Annual spill response training - Compliance with Alaska statutes and BLM regulations for bonding and environmental protection - No specific purchase quantities; permit application covers exploration activities, not 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 Valdez Creek Mining District, near Paxson. The application includes permits for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits (MLUPs), Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals. The exploration activity involves the use of a Can Dig mini excavator and is proposed to start upon authorization issuance and end by December 31, 2027, unless extended. Comments on the application are due by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.

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