Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has issued a public notice for a Multi‑Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) submitted by 3 J Mining Exploration LLC for mechanical placer mining at the California Creek Project in the Bonnifield Mining District. The applicant seeks authorization to conduct mechanical placer mining and associated reclamation activities on state lands from the date of permit issuance through December 31, 2035. The notice invites public comment, with a deadline of October 1, 2026. The application includes detailed equipment inventories, access routes, water‑use plans, spill‑prevention measures, and reclamation strategies. Stakeholders may submit written comments to the Division of Mining, Land and Water in Fairbanks.
• Applicant: 3 J Mining Exploration LLC (Healy, AK)
• Activity: Mechanical placer mining, reclamation, and associated land‑use (road, water, temporary camp)
• Location: California Creek, Bonnifield Mining District, Interior Region, Alaska
• Permit period: Issue date → December 31, 2035 (≈19 years)
• Public comment deadline: October 1, 2026 (5 PM AST)
• Contact for comments: Michael LaDouceur, (907) 451‑2784, [email protected]
• Required submissions: Written comments; no formal bid or proposal required.