Alaska Online Public Notices #F20239484

Amendment to Placer Mining and Reclamation Permit for Shirley Bar Placer Gold Mine, Alaska

This opportunity concerns an amendment to the placer mining and reclamation permit for the Shirley Bar Placer Gold Mine in Alaska, managed by Quasar Gold Corp. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water - OEM/Vendor: - Quasar Gold Corp (operator of Shirley Bar Mine) - Services Requested: - Placer mining operations including excavation and processing of approximately 237,000 cubic yards of gravel - Addition of two new mine cuts and temporary diversion of Glenn Creek - Reclamation of disturbed areas, including wetlands (totaling about 20.3 acres) - Ongoing reclamation of previously disturbed areas - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Alaska Statute 27.19 for reclamation and bonding - Stream diversion permitting - Adherence to federal reclamation standards (43 CFR 3809.420) for operations on federal lands - Annual renewal of bonding and reclamation plans, with detailed reclamation statements filed for each year - No specific products or part numbers are listed; the focus is on mining and reclamation services and activities.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application Amendment for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for mining and reclamation activities in the Hot Springs Mining District near Fox, Alaska. The amendment involves an application for a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit for placer mining activity and reclamation approval on state lands, including a temporary diversion of Glenn Creek. The project, named Shirley Bar Placer Gold Mine, is proposed by Quasar Gold Corp and includes adding two new mine cuts and a diversion at Glenn Creek. The proposed dates of use are from February 28, 2023, to December 31, 2027, with a public comment deadline of August 27, 2026.

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