New Amalga Gold Project Gains FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (July 30, 2026) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the latest project to gain FAST-41 coverage–the New Amalga Gold Project, located within the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska. 

“I am excited to welcome the New Amalga Gold Project to FAST-41 coverage as the 61st mining and mineral processing project listed on the Permitting Dashboard under President Trump’s leadership,” said Emily Domenech, Permitting Council Executive Director. “Efficient, predictable permitting is essential to strengthening America’s critical minerals supply chains. I look forward to working with the U.S. Forest Service and Grande Portage Resources to move this project through a timely and transparent review process.”

“The New Amalga project could help bring new jobs and greater year-round economic development to Southeast. Its addition to the FAST-41 dashboard will help ensure greater coordination amid rigorous multi-agency review of the project’s potential impacts,” said Senator Murkowski (R-AK). “This is yet another example of the good work the Permitting Council is doing to ensure efficient yet thorough permitting for projects across Alaska, and I thank Director Domenech and her team for their continued focus on our state.” 

“Alaska's world-class mineral resources are essential to strengthening domestic supply chains and ensuring our nation can meet growing demand for the materials that power our economy,” said Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK). “The New Amalga Mine has the potential to build on Southeast Alaska's proud mining legacy while demonstrating how modern mine design and responsible development can deliver lasting economic benefits for Alaska and the nation. I am grateful to see this milestone reached and commend the Permitting Council for adding the New Amalga Mine Project to the FAST-41 program.”

“Grande Portage would like to thank the Permitting Council for granting the New Amalga Gold Project "Covered Project” status in the FAST-41 program,” said Ian Klassen, President & CEO, Grande Portage Resources Ltd. “We look forward to working with the Permitting Council, the US Forest Service, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to establish the regulatory and permitting timeline for the project. New Amalga’s “Covered Project” status will deliver predictable regulatory review timelines, maintain coordination between various federal agencies having jurisdiction over different aspects of the project, enhance accountability and transparency, and ensure our project meets and exceeds the highest standards of environmental management and regulatory compliance.”

Located in the historic Juneau Gold Belt, the New Amalga Gold project is an exploration stage underground mining project that includes the construction of an access road and a 30-acre surface facility site hosting equipment shops, electrical generation, water treatment plants, ore sorting facilities and temporary rock staging pads. The project is sponsored by Grande Portage Resources Ltd.

The Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will serve as the lead federal permitting agency for this project. Learn more on the Federal Permitting Dashboard.