Small gold operation (MSHA 5002032)

Small gold operation (MSHA 5002032) is a surface gold mine in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, near Petersville. MSHA lists its status as intermittent since Jun 24, 2015 and records 3 employees. It is one of 55 gold mines in Alaska that are not marked abandoned, and one of 4 in Matanuska-Susitna; by employees it ranks 37 of 52 in the state.

Facts

MSHA status
Intermittent since Jun 24, 2015
Type
Surface
County
Matanuska-Susitna
State
Alaska
Nearest town
Petersville
Employees reported
3
Coordinates
62.3, -150.2 (area, generalized for privacy)
MSHA mine ID
5002032

Source: MSHA Mines data set, retrieved 2026-10-13. Status and counts can lag real operations.

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