Pogo Mine Archive
Additional information may be requested from the OPMP Coordinator listed below.
Permits and Approvals
Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Large Mine Permitting Program
Water Resources
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Annual Reports and Meetings
Annual Reports
Other Supporting Documents
Plan of Operations (February 2017)
Appendix A: Pogo Mine Claim List (Included in the Plan of Operations)
Appendix B: Figures (Included in the Plan of Operations)
Appendix C: Pogo Quality Assurance Plan PDF Appendix D: Mine Monitoring Plan PDF Appendix E: Reclamation and Closure Plan PDF Appendix F: Pogo DSTF Construction and Maintenance Plan PDF Appendix G: Pogo RTP Operating and Maintenance Manual PDF Appendix H: Hydrological Characterization Report Pogo Mine Alaska PDFPogo Mine Reclamation Cost Estimate (Appendix A of the Pogo Mine Basis of Reclamation Cost Estimate)
Pogo Mine Basis of Reclamation Cost Estimate PDF Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 1 PDF (submitted 10/1/2018) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 2 PDF (submitted 12/18/2018) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 3 PDF (submitted 4/8/2019) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 4 PDF (submitted 9/18/2019) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 5 PDF (submitted 6/24/2020)Prior Public Notices
March 15, 2024 Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pogo Mine Renewal Application and Draft State Decisions
On March 15, 2024, the State of Alaska provided application renewal documents for Pogo's existing mining operation and the following draft state decisions for a 30-day public review and comment period. Pogo is an underground gold mine located on state land 38 miles northeast of Delta Junction, Alaska and 85 miles east-southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The project applicant, Northern Star Resources Limited dba Northern Star (Pogo) LLC., updated the mine's Plan of Operations and supporting documents for the current operation and requested the renewal of state authorizations. Further information on how to comment can be found below.
Documents Associated with the Public Review and Comment Period
Draft State Approvals
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, draft Plan of Operations Approval (F20249500POOA) PDF Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, draft Reclamation Plan Approval (F20249500RPA) PDF Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water, draft Waste Management Permit No. 2024DB0001 PDFDocuments submitted by Northern Star (Pogo) LLC., to the State of Alaska in support of project authorizations
2023 Pogo Plan of Operations PDF (10/132023) 2023 Pogo Mine Monitoring Plan PDF (07/17/2023) Pogo Quality Assurance Project Plan PDF (4/27/2023) DSTF Construction and Maintenance Plan PDF (10/13/2023) Recycling Tailings Pond Operating and Maintenance Manual PDF (10/13/2023) Pogo Reclamation and Closure Plan PDF (November 2023) Reclamation Cost Estimate & Financial Assurance Model PDF (November 2023)The abridged PDF Cost Estimate is available above. The Standardized Reclamation Cost Estimate for Pogo Mine may be obtained by contacting James Hyun and submitting a file review request.
Copies of the proposed permit and application documents are available for public review at Fairbanks and Anchorage DEC offices. Please contact either office to review hard copies of available documents:
- AK Dept. Environmental Conservation (DEC)/ Fairbanks (610 University Ave.)
- AK Dept. Environmental Conservation (DEC) / Anchorage (555 Cordova St.)
- AK Dept. Natural Resources (DNR)/ Fairbanks (3700 Airport Way)
How To Comment - DEADLINE April 13, 2024 - 11:59pm ADT
Electronic comments may be submitted via The DEC Comment Portal .
Written Comments may be sent via email, fax, or postmarked by the deadline to:
James Hyun
Large Mine Coordinator
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Office of Project Management and Permitting
Phone: (907) 334-2185
Fax: (907) 269-5673
Email
Mail to:
550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501
April 13, 2018 Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pogo Mine Renewal Application and Draft State decisions
On April 13, 2018 the State of Alaska is releasing application renewal documents for Pogo's existing mining operation and the following draft state decisions for a 32-day public review and comment period. Pogo is an underground gold mine located on state land 38 miles northeast of Delta Junction, Alaska and 85 miles east-southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The project applicant, Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo LLC, updated the mine's Plan of Operations and supporting documents for the current operation and requested the renewal of state authorizations. Further information on how to comment can be found below, or in the newspaper Public Notice display ad.
Documents Associated with the Public Review and Comment Period
How To Comment
Hardcopies are also available for review at the following locations:
AK Dept. Environmental Conservation (DEC)/ Fairbanks (610 University Ave.)
AK Dept. Environmental Conservation (DEC) / Anchorage (555 Cordova St.)
AK Dept. Natural Resources (DNR)/ Fairbanks (3700 Airport Way)
AK Dept. Natural Resources (DNR) / Anchorage (550 W. 7th Ave. 9th Fl.)
WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
May 14, 2018 - 5:00pm ADT
Send written comments by mail, email, or fax to:
Kyle Moselle
Associate Director
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Office of Project Management and Permitting
Phone: (907) 465-6849
Cell: (907) 209-9759
Fax: (907) 465-3886
Email
Mail to:
400 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 400
Juneau, AK 99801
Contact
James Hyun
Large Mine Coordinator
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Office of Project Management and Permitting
Phone: (907) 334-2185
Fax: (907) 269-5673
Email
Mail to:
550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501
Visit at:
550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1430
Anchorage, AK 99501