Johnson Tract Mining Project

under development

The Johnson Tract is a private parcel of land in Alaska, rich in gold, copper, and zinc deposits, leased by Contango Ore Inc. from the Indigenous owners, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI). The project involves plans for underground mining, new roads, a tunnel for drilling, and a shipping port to transport ore through Lake Clark National Park. The project is advancing despite opposition from conservationists, fishermen, and local lodge owners due to environmental concerns, including impacts on endangered beluga whales and local wildlife.