APMA F20262156 - A Placer Mining Application Within the Circle Mining District- Ptarmigan 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 Central. The project involves mechanical placer mining and reclamation on state lands, with the proposed dates of use starting from the date of authorization issuance and ending on December 31, 2028. The applicant, Jack Phipps, is seeking approval for the project, which includes the use of various equipment such as dozers, excavators, and trucks. The project also involves the construction of access roads, camps, and other temporary structures. The applicant is required to provide information on the project's potential environmental impacts, including water use, wastewater discharge, and timber clearing. The public is invited to comment on the project, and written comments must be received by June 4, 2026. • The project involves mechanical placer mining and reclamation on state lands. • The proposed dates of use are from the date of authorization issuance to December 31, 2028. • The applicant is seeking approval for the use of various equipment and the construction of access roads, camps, and other temporary structures. • The project may have potential environmental impacts, including water use, wastewater discharge, and timber clearing. • The public is invited to comment on the project, and written comments must be received by June 4, 2026.