Applicant: Palmerosa Mining, LLC
Area: Norton Sound
Year: 2026
SUMMARY
In February 2026, Palmerosa Mining, LLC, applied for a permit to conduct geological prospecting activities for gold and silver on the Federal OCS in the Norton Sound Planning Area, Alaska. Palmerosa is proposing to use a tracked remotely operated vehicle (ROV), equipped with a suction dredge and attached to a 77-foot vessel. The ROV would operate on the seabed in approximately 60-90 feet of water and collect the top 1 to 3 feet of seabed along multiple prospecting track lines within the proposed area. Activities are proposed to take place from August to October, 2026. The prospective permit has been designated G&G Permit 26-01.
CHRONOLOGY
| 2026 | |
| Feb 11 | After an initial review, the application is deemed complete. Further review of the proposed activity begins, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. |
| Feb 09 | BOEM receives from Palmerosa Mining, LLC, an application for a permit to conduct geologic prospecting and exploration for gold and silver in the Norton Sound OCS Planning Area. The proposed survey is designated OCS Permit 26-01. |