NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
APMA F20212238 

*Amended Notice to include attached documents* 

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for Hardrock Exploration in the Fairbanks Mining District, near the community of Fairbanks. APMA forms include applications for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits (MLUPs), Approved Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals for mining operation.

This notice is pertaining to the Department’s review and adjudication of an application for an Approved Plan of Operations pursuant to 11 AAC 86.800 for hardrock exploration as well as reclamation approval on state lands. Winter cross country travel on state lands not within state mining leases/locations may also be authorized. Other state land use outside of the mining leases/locations, if any, will be adjudicated by DNR separately.

APPLICANT(s): Tonya Stolz and Avidian Gold Alaska, Inc. 

PROJECT NAME: Amanita Project 

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Approximately 10 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Near Rex and Ruby Creek drainages. 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sections 1, 11 & 12; Township 001 North, Range 001 East, Fairbanks Meridian 
                                 Sections 5, 6, 7 & 8; Township 001 North, Range 002 East, Fairbanks Meridian 

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: Hardrock Exploration (mineral exploration drilling and trenching)

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
Start: Sept 9, 2021
End: December 31,2025

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 13, 2021 @ 5:00 PM AST

This is a courtesy notice provided to the public and you are invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input on the Plan of Operations approval issued by the Division on Sept 9, 2021. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Fairbanks Mine Permitting Office, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above.

Written comments, questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Dave Charron, Telephone (907) 451-2736; Fax: (907) 451-2703 or e-mail: dnr.fbx.mining@alaska.gov.

After review of comments, we may issue an amended decision or updated stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.

Mining fact sheet that includes the other state and federal agencies that receive and adjudicate this application the permits the applicant may require can be found here: https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/cdn/pdf/factsheets/mining-permits-through-apma.pdf

A more detailed discussion of the agencies that receive the application can be found in the APMA application packet:
https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/forms/apma/2021/2021-APMA-Full-Application.pdf

DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.