Greens Creek Surface Exploration
Proposal to authorize HECLA Greens Creek Mining Company to explore for mineral deposits, including silver, zinc, lead and gold rich volcanogenic massive sulfide mineralization for up to 1 year at the Greens Creek Mine on Admiralty Island.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The Greens Creek Mine is on Admiralty Island approximately 18 miles southwest of Juneau, Alaska and 40 miles north of Angoon, Alaska.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/13/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Admiralty Island National Monument
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Project Decision Information
Greens Creek Surface Exploration
Decision Signed Date: 03/05/2025
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Admiralty Island National Monument
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Juneau
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Bradley Schumaker
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99802
907-789-6247
bradley.schumaker@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/6/2025