Anarraaq-Aktigiruq Exploration Program

Program Description
The Anarraaq-Aktigiruq Exploration Program is a lead-zinc prospect in the exploration stage. The Program is operated by Teck American, Inc. (TAI) and is located within the Lisburn Mining District within Townships 31 and 32 North, Ranges 18 and 19 West, Kateel River Meridian.
TAI proposes the development of an access road and portal to the Anarraaq/Aktigiruq deposit and the construction of surface pads necessary to support future construction of surface facilities for an anticipated multi-year underground exploration and drilling program.
News
Public Notice: Anarraaq-Aktigiruq Exploration Program Amendment and State Draft Decision
Public Notice Start: September 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM
Public Notice End: October 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
On September 5, 2025, the State of Alaska released amendment documents for the Anarraaq-Aktigiruq Exploration Program (AAEP) for proposed modifications to their active authorizations along with the following draft decisions for a 30-day public review and comment period.
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.
The Public Notice with all posted associated documents can be found in the State of Alaska Online Public Notices .
Documents Associated with the Public Notice Period
Draft Reclamation Plan Approval (No. F20259339RPA) PDF Draft Plan of Operations Approval (No. F20259339POOA) PDF Plan of Operations Modification Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program PDF (8/2025) Reclamation Plan AAEP PDF (8/2025) Reclamation Plan Basis of Estimate AAEP (8/2025) PDFFinancial Assurance
Financial assurance in the amount of $5,536,000 has been received from Teck American, Inc. (TAI).
Permits and Approvals
Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Mining APMA Program
Large Mine Permitting Program
Water Resources
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G)
Reports, Audit, and Annual Meetings
Technical Reports
Environmental Audit
Other Supporting Documents
Other Supporting Documents
Archive
Archive of older financial assurance, permits, approvals, annual reports, and other supporting documentsContact
Caitlin Kennedy
Large Project Coordinator
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Office of Project Management and Permitting
Phone: (907) 269-9115
Fax: : (907) 465-3886
Email
Mail to:
550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501
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550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501