Alaska Online Public Notices #F20269099

Alaska DNR reviews mine-access, camp, and gate amendment for the BAP II Mine

The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources is reviewing Ela Mining LLC’s amendment for access and site-use changes at the BAP II Mine near the South Fork Fortymile River. - Government buyer: State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Mining Section. - Applicant/vendor named: Ela Mining LLC. No OEMs or product manufacturers are identified. - Requested amendment: Amendment to APMA 9099 for the BAP II Mine, mining claim ADL 624082. - Change road access to the mine. - Place a camp on the claim. - Install a gate across the new access road for public safety and security. - The access road and camp/operation are approximately 400 feet from the Taylor Highway. - Work context: The application concerns placer mining and reclamation in the South Fork 40 Mile area. This is a public-comment review, not a purchase of products or commercial services; no product quantities or prices are specified.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is reviewing an amendment to an APMA application for suction dredging and reclamation on state lands in the Fortymile Mining District near Chicken, Alaska. ELA Mining requests to change road access to the claim, add a camp, and install a gate across the new access road. The project is located at the South Fork Fortymile River, and the proposed authorization period runs from the date authorization is issued through December 31, 2030, unless extended. The notice invites public comments before a decision is made; comments are due October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST.

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