Proposal to authorize surface mineral exploration for up to 1 year at mining claims near Herbert Glacier. Eight drill sites are proposed. All infrastructure would be removed from the site when drilling is complete.
Location
Near Herbert Glacier approximately 15 miles north of downtown Juneau, Alaska.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/03/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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 |
| New Amalga Minerals Exploration Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2025 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Juneau Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.38S, R.65E, Sections 32, 33 and 34 and T.39S, R.66E, Sections 2,3,4,5,10 and 11, Copper River Meridian |