Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for mechanical placer mining in the Tok Mining District. The project involves the use of mechanized equipment, including a trommel and sluice, to extract gold from the No Name Creek. The applicant, Michael Sibits and Todd Greimann, propose to operate from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The project will require the use of water, which will be hauled in for drinking and hygiene purposes. The applicant must obtain a Temporary Water Use Authorization (TWUA) or a Water Right to use the water. The project will also require the use of explosives, which will be handled by a certified explosive handler.
• The project will involve the use of heavy equipment, including a John Deere excavator and a Peterbuilt tractor.
• The project will require the construction of a settling pond and a water storage area.
• The project will involve the use of fuel and hydraulic oil, which will be stored in a fuel tank and transported by truck.
• The project will require the disposal of solid waste, including garbage and scrap metal, which will be taken to an approved transfer facility.
• The project will involve the use of animals, including horses and dogs, for transportation and other purposes.