Proposal to authorize HECLA Greens Creek Mining Company to explore for mineral deposits, including silver, zinc, lead and gold rich volcanogenic massive sulfide mineralization for up to 1 year at the Greens Creek Mine on Admiralty Island.
Location
The Greens Creek Mine is on Admiralty Island approximately 18 miles southwest of Juneau, Alaska and 40 miles north of Angoon, Alaska.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/13/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Greens Creek Surface Exploration | Decision Signed Date: 03/05/2025 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Admiralty Island National Monument |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |