APMA F20267097 - A Placer Mining Application Within the Circle Mining District- Crooked Creek

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposed mechanical placer mining operation in the Circle Mining District, near the community of Central. The project, known as the 7097 Upper Crooked Creek, involves the use of mechanical equipment to extract gold from the Crooked Creek. The applicant, Ryan Eiden, is seeking approval for a Plan of Operation that includes reclamation and mitigation measures to protect water, fish, and game resources. The project is expected to last for approximately 9 years, with an average of 2 workers on site. The applicant has submitted an application for a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA), which includes information on the project's location, equipment, and mitigation measures. • The project involves mechanical placer mining, which includes the use of dozers, excavators, and other equipment to extract gold from the creek. • The applicant has submitted a plan for reclamation and mitigation, which includes measures to protect water, fish, and game resources. • The project is expected to last for approximately 9 years, with an average of 2 workers on site. • The applicant has submitted an application for a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA), which includes information on the project's location, equipment, and mitigation measures. • The public is invited to comment on the proposed project, with comments due by June 4th, 2026.