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Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Mining, Land and Water
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land and Water

Pogo Mine Archive

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Additional information may be requested from the OPMP Coordinator listed below.

Permits and Approvals

Annual Reports and Meetings

None at this time.

Other Supporting Documents

Pogo Project Water Management Plan PDF (3/2002) RTP Spillway Discharge Capacity PDF (1/2004) Plan of Operation F20039500 Extension Request PDF (11/20/2008) Amendment of Quality Assurance Project Plan - Flotation Tailings and Dyrstack Geotechnical Program PDF (9/16/2009) Pogo Mine Summary of Estimated Closure Costs PDF (9/7/2010) Pogo Mine Summary of Estimated Closure Costs, Pogo Access Road and Transmission Line PDF (12/24/2010) Amendment of Plan of Operations F20039500 of dry stack shell construction PDF (9/24/2010) Request to extend the road width of the 1525 Access Road PDF (10/7/2010) Plan of Operations F20039500 Amendment Request PDF (6/22/2011)
Pogo Mine Plan of Operations PDF (11/3/2011)
Pogo Mine Plan of Operations Figures PDF (3/10/2011) Appendix B PDF (11/3/2011) Appendix C PDF (11/3/2011) Appendix D PDF (11/3/2011) Appendix E PDF (11/3/2011) Appendix F PDF (11/3/2011) Appendix G PDF (11/3/2011) RTP Design Report Figures PDF (11/3/2011)
DSTF Plan Section Figures PDF (11/3/2011) Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 1 PDF (2/22/2012) Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 2 PDF (3/12/2012)
Engineering Drawings for the DSTF Expansion Construction PDF (2/2012) Technical Specifications for Pogo DSTF Expansion-Revision 2 PDF (2/2011) Dry Stack Tailings Facility (DSTF) Expansion Detailed Design PDF (2/2012) Plan of Operations Revision 2 Figure PDF (3/2012) Pogo Reclamation and Closure Plan Revision 2 PDF (3/2012) Pogo Plan of Operations Revision 2 PDF (3/2012) Appendix B Updated Reclamation Cost Estimate PDF (3/2012) Pogo DSTF Construction and Maintenance Plan PDF (3/2012) Engineering Drawings for the DSTF Expansion Construction PDF (3/2012) Plan of Operations Signature Page PDF (3/28/2012) Emergency Action Plan PDF (4/2012)
Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 4 PDF (10/4/2012) Request for Long Term Operation Plan for the Carbon in Pulp (CIP) Tails Stock Tank PDF (10/4/2012) CIP Tail Stock Tank and Containment Diagram PDF (11/9/2012) Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 5 PDF (12/13/2012) Study Plan for Underground Closure PDF (2/19/2013) Surface Paste Distribution Containment Pipeline System PDF (5/21/2013) Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 6 PDF (6/27/2013)
Request for Amendment, Revision 6 letter PDF (6/2013) Appendix B Figures PDF (6/2013) Pogo Mine Monitoring Plan PDF (6/2013) Preliminary Groundwater Model for Pogo Mine PDF (6/11/2013) Pogo Quality Assurance Plan PDF (6/2013)
Material Placement Request Over or Beyond Existing DSTF Diversion Ditches PDF (9/17/2013) Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 7 PDF (10/31/2013) Plan of Operations F20129500 Amendment Request Revision 9 PDF (2/14/2014)
Revision 9 Figures PDF (3/14/2014)
Pogo DSTF Construction and Maintenance Plan PDF (5/19/2014)
DSTF Construction and Maintenance Cover Letter PDF (5/19/2014)
Basis of the Reclamation Cost Estimate for the Pogo Mine Using SRCE PDF (6/13/2014) Extension Request 1 PDF (12/5/2016)
Pogo Plan of Operations Revision 1 PDF (2/2017)

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 (2/2017) Appendix D: Mine Monitoring Plan PDF (2/2017) Appendix E: Reclamation and Closure Plan PDF (2/2017) Appendix F: Pogo DSTF Construction and Maintenance Plan PDF (2/2017) Appendix G: Pogo RTP Operating and Maintenance Manual PDF (12/2016) Appendix H: Hydrological Characterization Report Pogo Mine Alaska PDF (5/14/2014)
Appendix H-A: Pogo 2012 Field Report PDF (7/29/2013) Appendix H-B: Pogo 2013 Field Report PDF (4/1/2014) Appendix H-C: Permafrost Memo PDF (3/31/2013) Appendix H-D: 2014 Groundwater Model for Pogo Mine in Alaska PDF (2/2014)
Pogo Mine Basis of Reclamation Cost Estimate PDF (2/14/2017) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 1 PDF (10/1/2018) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 2 PDF (12/18/2018) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 3 PDF (4/8/2019) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 4 PDF (9/18/2019) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 5 PDF (6/24/2020)
POO Submittal 2020 Cover Letter PDF (5/1/2020) Figure 6 – DSTF Low Grade Ore Placement PDF (12/2019) 2: Pogo Quality Assurance Plan Amendment PDF (6/24/2022) 3: Mine Monitoring Plan Amendment PDF (1/16/2022) 4: Pogo DSTF Construction and Maintenance Plan Amendment PDF (6/6/2021) 5: Pogo RTP Operating and Maintenance Manual Amendment PDF (10/2019) 6: Pogo Reclamation and Closure Plan Amendment PDF (6/2018) 7: Pogo Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan PDF (4/22/2020) 8: Pogo Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures Plan PDF (5/31/2021)
Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 6 PDF (9/3/2020) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 7 PDF (9/28/2020) Pogo Plan of Operations Amendment 8 PDF (8/26/2021) Pogo Plan of Operations Extension Request PDF (1/19/2023)

Prior Public Notices

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

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, draft Plan of Operations Approval (F20189500) PDF
The Plan of Operations includes the Pogo Reclamation and Closure Plan and closure cost estimate.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water, draft Waste Management Permit No. 2018DB0001 PDF
For the disposal of mine tailings, waste rock, and other mine-related wastes from the Pogo Mine.
Additional documents submitted by Sumitomo Metal Mining Pogo LLC to the State of Alaska in support of project authorizations:
Pogo Plan of Operations Revision 1 PDF
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 PDF
Appendix A: Pogo 2012 Field Report PDF Appendix B: Pogo 2013 Field Report PDF Appendix C: Permafrost Memo PDF Appendix D: 2014 Groundwater Model for Pogo Mine in Alaska PDF
Pogo Mine Reclamation Cost Estimate (For Excel format, contact Kyle Moselle)
Pogo Mine Basis of Reclamation Cost Estimate PDF

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

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 PDF

Documents 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

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

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