Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company Surface Exploration 2026-2030
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company proposes to extend their surface exploration authorization by five years and incorporate new areas of interest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Greens Creek Mine, Admiralty Island, Alaska
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/21/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/27/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Admiralty Island National Monument
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Admiralty Island National Monument
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Juneau
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Scott Leslie
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99802
907-789-6274
scott.leslie@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/27/2025