APMA F20269310 - A Placer Mining Application Within the Circle Mining District- Crooked Creek

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 Circle Mining District, near the community of Chicken. The applicant, Ryan Eiden, is proposing to conduct mechanical placer mining on state lands. The proposed project includes the use of a dozer, excavator, and other equipment to extract minerals from the claim block. The applicant is also requesting approval for reclamation of the site. The project is expected to last from the date of authorization issuance to December 31, 2035. Some key points to consider: • The project involves mechanical placer mining on state lands. • The applicant is proposing to use a dozer, excavator, and other equipment to extract minerals. • The project includes reclamation of the site. • The project is expected to last for approximately 9 years. • The applicant is required to submit a plan for dismantling and removing structures, equipment, and storage tanks, and for restoring the location areas.