Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has issued a public notice for Amendment #1 to an existing Multi‑Agency Permit for Placer Mining (APMA F20259925) in the Fortymile Mining District near Cherry Creek. The amendment adds mining claim ADL 805283 and seeks authorization for placer mining and reclamation activities on state lands, with a proposed end date of December 31 2029. Interested parties may submit written comments, questions, or requests for the full application packet by September 18 2026. The permit will cover access routes, cross‑country travel, and reclamation obligations. The applicant is AJ Davis, a mineral property owner/operator.
• Location: Cherry Creek and Owl Creek, Fortymile Mining District, near Chicken, Alaska.
• Activity: Placer mining and associated reclamation; addition of one mining claim.
• Timeline: Comments due 9/18/2026; authorization effective upon issuance, ending 12/31/2029 (≈3‑year term).
• Contact for comments: Willow‑Creek Feighery, (907) 458‑6885, [email protected].
• No monetary award is specified; the process involves regulatory approval rather than a competitive contract bid.