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Placer Mining and Suction Dredging Equipment and Services for Salmon Creek, Nome Mining District, Alaska

This opportunity involves placer mining and suction dredging operations in the Nome Mining District, Salmon Creek, Alaska, as submitted by Mathew Herman to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR). - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicant: Mathew Herman - OEMs and Equipment: - Caterpillar (CAT): CAT 305E2 CR Excavator - Keene Engineering: Keene 6" Twin GX200 Honda Mini Dredge - Honda: GX200 engine (used in mini dredge) - Polaris: 2013 Polaris Big Boss 800 6x6, 2014 Polaris Ranger 800 6x6 - Landhonor: 3" Landhonor Water Pump - Products Requested: - CAT 305E2 CR Excavator (1 unit) - 10' x 3' trommel and trailer (1 unit) - Keene 6" Twin GX200 Honda Mini Dredge (1 unit) - 2013 Polaris Big Boss 800 6x6 (1 unit) - 2014 Polaris Ranger 800 6x6 (1 unit) - 3" Landhonor Water Pump (1 unit) - Services Requested: - Mechanical placer mining, suction dredging, excavation, reclamation, water use, stream diversion, and temporary camp setup - Unique Requirements: - Seasonal mining operations (June 1 to October 31 annually) - Stream diversion construction and maintenance - Reclamation activities conducted concurrently and finalized by end of operations - Water use authorization from Salmon Creek, settling ponds, and petroleum product storage/spill prevention - Reclamation bonding required for operations disturbing five or more acres - Temporary camp structures (cabin, tent, outbuildings) - Additional permits may be required from other agencies

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for placer mining, suction dredging, and reclamation in the Nome Mining District near the community of Teller. The application includes requests for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Approved Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals for mining operations on state lands. The activity involves mechanical placer mining and suction dredging in Salmon Creek with potential cross country travel on state lands. The proposed operation is authorized from the date of issuance until December 31, 2035, unless extended.

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