Mining Regulations & Permits

This page lists most of the permits required to mine for gold on a small scale in Alaska. This information is provided as a service, but this site should not be taken as the final word in permits and regulations. The actual agencies should always be consulted for the latest information on mining regulations and permits.

Hand Mining Permits - Rules and permits for panning, sluicing, and other non-motorized mining in Alaska.
Suction Dredging Permits - Rules and permits for suction dredging in Alaska.

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Agency Contacts

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES:

Web Site

Anchorage
Robert B. Atwood Building
550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1260
Anchorage, AK 99501-3557
Phone: (907) 269-8400
Fax: (907) 269-8901
TDD (hearing impaired): (907) 269-8411
email: pic@dnr.state.ak.us
Business Hours: 10:00am to 5:00pm, M-F

Fairbanks
(Corner of University & Airport Way)
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709-4699
Phone: (907) 451-2705
Fax: (907) 451-2706
TDD (hearing impaired): (907) 451-2770
email: fbx-pic@dnr.state.ak.us
Business Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F

Juneau
(for Southeast Division of Land Issues)
400 Willoughby Ave., 4th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-3400
Fax: (907) 586-2954
email: Southeast_Land@dnr.state.ak.us
Business Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm, M-F

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME:

Web Site

(Southcentral Region)
Habitat & Restoration Division
333 Raspberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99518-1599
Telephone: (907) 267-2284
 
(Interior Region)
Habitat & Restoration Division
1300 College Road
Fairbanks, AK 99701-1599
Telephone: (907) 459-7289
 
(Southeastern Region)
Habitat & Restoration Division
P. O. Box 240020
Douglas, AK 99824-0020
Telephone: (907) 465-4290

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT:

Web Site

Public Inquiries Office
222 W. 7th Avenue, # 13
Anchorage, AK 99513-7599
Telephone: (907) 271-5960
 
Fairbanks Support Service Center
1150 University Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99709-3899
Telephone: (907) 474-2200
 
BLM Tok Field Office
P.O. Box 309
Tok, AK 99780-0309
Telephone: (907) 883-5121

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS:

Web Site

Regulatory Branch -- Permit Review
P.O. Box 898
Anchorage, AK 99506-0898
Telephone: (907) 753-2712 or
Toll Free Within Alaska @ 1-800-478-2712
 
Fairbanks Regulatory Field Office
3437 Airport Way, Suite 206, Upstairs
Fairbanks, AK 99709-4777
Telephone: (907) 474-2166

AK DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION:

Web Site

Ron McCallister
Placer Mining Section
610 University Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99709-3463
Telephone: (907) 451-2142

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA):

Web Site

Cindi Godsey
U.S. EPA Region 10 -- Alaska Operations
222 West 7th Avenue, # 19
Anchorage, AK 99513-7588
Telephone: (907) 271-6561 or
Toll Free Within Alaska @ 1-800-781-0983

 

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