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Decision Issued re LAS 34053-Graphite One Drilling near Nome

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Decision Issued re LAS 34053-Graphite One Drilling near Nome

PUBLIC NOTICE
LAS 34053
Land Use Permit Reissuance
Graphite One (Alaska) Inc.

May 29, 2026

Subject to AS 38.05.020, the Northern Regional Office has issued a decision for a Land Use Permit for the following:

APPLICANT: Graphite One (Alaska) Inc.

Legal Description:
Sections 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, and 24 of Township 7 South, Range 33 West, Kateel River Meridian
Section 1, Township 7 South, Range 34 West, Kateel River Meridian
Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, and 36 of Township 6 South, Range 34 West, Kateel River Meridian
Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, and 36 of Township 5 South, Range 34 West, Kateel River Meridian

Additional Site Location: Section 27 of Township 7 South, Range 32 West, Kateel River Meridian

AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES: On May 29, 2026 the Division of Mining, Land, and Water issued a decision regarding a land use permit reissuance to Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. The permit authorizes the cross country travel of a drill rig weighing up to 6,600 lbs and drilling up to 100 ft.

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Created 5/29/2026 6:08:05 PM by JMCheek

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Department: Natural Resources
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Interior Region, Nome, Northern Region
Project/Regulation #: LAS 34053
Publish Date: 5/29/2026
Archive Date: 6/13/2026
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