Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for mechanical placer mining in the Fourtymile Mining District, near the community of Chicken. The applicant, Mathew Fontes, is seeking approval for a Plan of Operation and reclamation plan for mining operations on state lands. The proposed project includes the use of mechanical equipment, such as excavators and dozers, and the construction of access roads and temporary structures. The applicant is required to submit a detailed plan for the project, including information on mining methods, water use, and environmental impacts.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Mechanical placer mining operations
• Reclamation plan for mining operations
• Construction of access roads and temporary structures
• Water use and management plan
• Environmental impact assessment
The applicant must also comply with relevant regulations, including the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permit and the Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.