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Donlin Gold targets 2027 investment decision on $10B Alaska mine
One of Alaska's largest-ever mining projects is nearing a final investment decision within 18 months, with construction potentially starting in 2028 for a 27-year operation producing 1 million ounces of gold annually.
by Alaska News2d ago4 min readJuneau, Alaska20 viewsAI
Fort Knox Mine waste permit up for renewal after 26 years
Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting public comments through June 7 on the first comprehensive waste management permit update for Fort Knox Mine since 2000.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFort Knox Mine, Fairbanks, Alaska4 viewsAI
Fort Knox Mine seeks renewal near Fairbanks; public comment due June 7
Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc. is seeking state renewal of operations and reclamation plans for Fort Knox Mine near Fairbanks, with public comments due June 7.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readFairbanks4 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Peters Creek placer mining plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 20 on a placer mining application for Peters Creek near Trapper Creek.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTrapper Creek, Alaska4 viewsAI
State seeks public input on gravel extraction site near Chignik Lagoon
The state is seeking public comment through June 5 on designating a 12-acre gravel extraction site in Chignik Lagoon's submerged lands near the airport.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readChignik Lagoon, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Faith Creek placer mining plan near Chatanika
The state is accepting public comments until May 11 on a proposed placer mining amendment for Faith Creek near Chatanika in the Fairbanks Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks, Alaska5 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Deadwood Creek placer mining amendment
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on an amended placer mining plan for Deadwood Creek near Central that would extend operations through 2032.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readDeadwood Creek, Circle Mining District, Central, Alaska3 viewsAI
Alaska mines release toxic metals into rivers, state data shows
Alaska mines lead the nation in toxic releases, with both active operations and abandoned sites contaminating rivers and affecting communities that depend on clean water for subsistence.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readAlaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Canyon Creek placer mining plan near Chicken
The state is accepting public comments until May 11 on a placer mining application for Canyon Creek near Chicken in the Fourtymile Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChicken, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Crooked Creek placer mining amendment
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a proposed amendment to extend placer mining operations on Crooked Creek near Central through 2029.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCentral, Interior Region, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Chicken
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining application for a site near Chicken in the Fourtymile Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFourtymile Mining District- South Fork Fourtymile River near Chicken, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on suction dredge mining plan near Chicken
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a proposed suction dredge mining operation on the Fourtymile River near Chicken.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFourtymile Mining District, Fourtymile River, Chicken, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Central
The state is accepting public comments until May 8 on a placer mining application for Independence Creek near Central in the Circle Mining District.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readIndependence Creek, Central, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Pogo Mine expansion near Delta Junction
The state is accepting public comments through May 6 on Northern Star's application to expand the Pogo Mine near Delta Junction with additional claims, drill pads, and structures.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readGoodpaster Mining District, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on suction dredge mining plan near Eagle
The state is accepting public comments through May 14 on a suction dredge mining application for the Fortymile River near Eagle.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readForty Mile River, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Thunder Creek placer mining expansion
The state is accepting public comments through May 4 on a proposal to expand placer mining operations on Thunder Creek in the Yentna Mining District.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readThunder Creek, Yentna Mining District, Mat-Su Borough, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Gold Dust Creek placer mining plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 14 on a placer mining permit application for Gold Dust Creek near Central.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCentral, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Cleary Creek placer mining plan
The state is accepting public comments through May 12 on a placer mining application for Cleary Creek near Chatanika.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks Mining District, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Chicken
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining application for Turk Creek near Chicken in the Fourtymile Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChicken, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on placer mine near Chicken through May 11
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining application for Confederate Creek near Chicken in the Fourtymile Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChicken, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on copper-gold drilling near Illiamna
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a proposal for copper-gold exploration drilling near Illiamna in the Bristol Bay Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSouthwest Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Mosquito Fork gold mining plan
The state is accepting public comment through May 11 on a suction dredge mining application for Mosquito Fork near Chicken.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChicken, Fourtymile Mining District, Interior Region, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Boulder Creek placer mining plan near Central
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining application for Boulder Creek near Central in the Circle Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCentral, Interior Region, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Fish Creek placer mining amendment
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on an amended placer mining application for Fish Creek in the Circle Mining District near Central.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCentral, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Flat
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining application for Dodge Creek near Flat in the Innoko Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readDodge Creek1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Boulder Creek placer mining plan near Central
The state is accepting public comments until May 11 on a placer mining application for Boulder Creek near Central in the Circle Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCentral, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Chicken
The state is accepting public comments until May 11 on a placer mining application for Davis Creek near Chicken in the Fortymile Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readDavis Creek, Fortymile Mining District, Chicken, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Walker Fork placer mining plan near Chicken
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining permit application for Walker Fork near Chicken in the Fourtymile Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readWalker Fork, Fourtymile Mining District, Chicken, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Holdem Creek placer mine near Central
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining application for Holdem Creek near Central in the Circle Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCentral, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on placer mining plan near Fairbanks
The state is accepting public comments through May 11 on a placer mining permit application for First Chance Creek near Fairbanks.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readFairbanks1 viewAI
Red Dog Mine seeks air quality permit renewal; comments due May 25
The state is seeking public comment on air quality permit renewals for the Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, with a May 25 deadline for input.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readRed Dog Mine, 90 miles North of Kotzebue, Alaska1 viewAI
Greens Creek Mine seeks permit for new wastewater pipeline in Hawk Inlet
A mining company is seeking a 15-year permit to install a new wastewater pipeline in Hawk Inlet near Juneau, with public comments due May 6.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readHawk Inlet, within the limits of the City and Borough of Juneau2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Ruby placer mine plan through April 29
The state is accepting public comments through April 29 on a placer mining permit application for operations near Ruby in the Interior.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readRuby Mining District, Ruby, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public input on gravel extraction near Mile 100 Taylor Highway
The state is accepting public comments through April 24 on a proposal to extract gravel from a material site near Mile 100 of the Taylor Highway northeast of Tok.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMP 100 Taylor Hwy, Tok, Alaska1 viewAI
DNR receives 24 placer mining applications for Interior Alaska gold districts
by Alaska News7h ago3 min readAI
State seeks public comment on 183-acre timber sale on Heceta Island
Alaska DNR is seeking public comment by June 15 on a proposed 183-acre timber sale on Heceta Island that would harvest approximately 6,500 MBF of timber from two units near Camp Cove.
by Alaska News1d ago2 min readHeceta IslandAI
State seeks public comment on Harris Creek placer mining plan near Teller
The state is accepting public comment through May 11 on a placer mining application for Harris Creek near Teller in the Kougarok Mining District.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readHarris Creek, Kougarok Mining District, near Teller, AlaskaAI