Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program Plan of Operations Approval (F20259339POOA) and Reclamation Plan Approval (F20259339RPA), Phase 1 Amendment – Underground Portal Relocation and Supporting...

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONThe Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received requests to amend the Plan of Operations and Reclamation Plan Approvals for the Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program to support ongoing underground exploration and use of surface facilities for mineral development within private (NANA) and state lands in the Lisburne Mining District northeast of Kivalina. This notice is pertaining to the Department’s review and adjudication of the Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program. These activities are subject to AS 38.05 (Alaska Land Act), AS 27.19 (Reclamation), and Alaska Administrative Code, Title 11 (Natural Resources) Chapter 86 (Mining Rights) and Chapter 97 (Mining Reclamation).APPLICANT: Teck American Incorporated (TAI)501 N Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 300Spokane, Washington 99202PROJECT NAME: Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration ProgramGEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: De Long MountainsLEGAL DESCRIPTION:Section 18, Township 31 North, Range 18 West, Kateel River MeridianSections 1, 12, and 13, Township 31 North, Range 19 West, Kateel River MeridianSections 18, 19, 30, and 31, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Kateel River MeridianSections 11-15, 22, 23, 25 and 36, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Kateel River MeridianREQUESTED ACTIVITY: TAI is requesting approval to amend the current Plan of Operations and Reclamation Plan to relocate the location of the approved North Portal and Camp Pads to a site approximately four miles south along the access road to improve safety and underground efficiency. The proposed South Camp Pad will reside on NANA land with supporting facilities for water treatment, laydown yard, shop, and the camp. The South Portal and Pad will reside on state mining claims, which will include areas for waste rock and fuel storage. The proposed facilities are required to support a multi-year underground exploration program to identify a sufficient mineral resource that could sustain a conventional mining and milling operation. DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM ADTThis is a notice provided to the public and the public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. A request for additional information may be submitted to Caitlin Kennedy. To ensure consideration any person wishing to provide comments regarding this application may do so electronically via our public comment email, aaep.comments@alaska.gov. If you are unable to submit comments to this email, you may submit them in writing to ensure consideration. Written comments must be postmarked or received via email by the Division of Mining, Land & Water – Office of Project Management and Permitting, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1430, Anchorage, AK 99501 on or before 11:59 PM ADT on October 6, 2025, directed to Caitlin Kennedy, Telephone (907) 269-9115; Fax: (907) 269-5673 or email: caitlin.kennedy@alaska.gov.After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.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