Alaska Online Public Notices #F20269112

Placer Mining Permit Application for Sourdough Creek, Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska

This opportunity involves a placer mining permit application in the Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska, overseen by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR). - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - Project Scope: - Mechanical placer mining and reclamation on Sourdough 6 and 7 claims (Sourdough Creek, Fairbanks Mining District) - Activities include excavation, test pits, water withdrawal, temporary camps, storage structures, and petroleum product storage - Annual disturbance of approximately 3.5 acres, with concurrent reclamation - Equipment Requested: - Cat D6 dozer (1) - Cat 914 loader (1) - Mini EX 305 excavator (1) - Cat Mini EX 308 excavator (1) - Trommel Wash Plant (1) - Water pumps: 6" (1), 3" (1) - Generators: 10kw (1), 5kw (1), Honda 2-3kw (1) - Baxcar storage (1) - Welder (1) - RV Trailers (2) - Trailers, various sizes (3) - OEMs Mentioned: - Caterpillar (Cat) - Honda - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with reclamation standards and oil spill prevention - Water use from Sourdough Creek and groundwater, with storage ponds - Temporary structures and cross-country travel - Environmental protection and bonding per state law - Possible stream diversions subject to additional permits - No specific commercial vendors or resellers are named; focus is on mining operations and land use approvals.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for placer mining and reclamation in the Fairbanks Mining District near Chatanika. The application includes requests for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Plan of Operation Approval, and Reclamation Plan Approvals for mechanical placer mining on state lands. The project involves cross country travel on state lands and may include other state land use adjudicated separately. The proposed mining activity is planned to start upon authorization issuance and end by December 31, 2028, unless extended.

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