The Minerals and Mining Program has received the following mine permit applications. Information on each application can be obtained by clicking on the applicant's name below.
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Supplemental Information for Request for Determination - July 2, 2018
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - July 16, 2018
Revised Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - July 25, 2018
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - October 5, 2018
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - January 29, 2020
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - April 1, 2020
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - April 29, 2021
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - May 12, 2021
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - July 14, 2021
Large Scale Mine Permit Application
Large Scale Mine Permit Application (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - January 18, 2022
Notification to Interested Persons and Custer County Commission of Mine Permit Application - January 20, 2022
DANR Completeness Letter - February 14, 2022
Simon Contractors' Response to DANR's February 14, 2022 Comment Letter - March 23, 2022
Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application - March 23, 2022
DANR Comments on Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application - March 30, 2022
Simon Contractors' Response to DANR's March 30, 2022 Comment Letter - May 9, 2022
Second Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application - May 9, 2022
DANR Comments on Second Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application - May 16, 2022
Simon Contractors' Response to DANR's May 16, 2022 Comment Letter - May 23, 2022
Supplemental Information Submitted by Simon Contractors - May 23, 2022
DANR Comments on May 23 Supplemental Information - May 27, 2022
Supplemental Information Submitted by Simon Contractors - June 7, 2022
Replacement Reclamation Plan Bonding Page and Associated Correspondence - June 14, 2022
Summary Document - June 14, 2022
DANR Letter Stating Mine Permit Application Complete - June 14, 2022
DANR Letter to Review Agencies - June 14, 2022
Notice of Filing - June 17, 2022
DANR Recommendation for Conditional Approval of Mine Permit Application - August 12, 2022
DANR Notice of Decision on Uncontested Mine Permit Application - August 23, 2022
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Draft Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - October 5, 2021
Notification to Interested Persons and Lawrence County Commission of Receipt of Request for Determination - October 15, 2021
DANR Comment Letter on Draft Request for Determination - November 3, 2021
Official Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - February 17, 2022
Wharf Resources' Proof of Filing Request for Determination with Lawrence County Register of Deeds Office - February 22, 2022
Wharf Proof of Mailing Request for Determination to Review Agencies - March 2, 2022
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - March 2, 2022
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional Critical, or Unique Lands - May 16, 2022
Large Scale Mine Permit Application
Large Scale Mine Permit Application - June 13, 2022
Appendix A: Forms, Buffer Waivers, DANR Special, Exceptional, Critical or Unique Lands Determination, and Lawrence County CUP - June 13, 2022
Appendix B: Maps and Exhibits - June 13, 2022
Appendix C: Land Ownership - June 13, 2022
Appendix D: Geochemistry - June 13, 2022
Appendix E: Soil Survey - June 13, 2022
Appendix F: Ground Water - June 13, 2022
Appendix G: Surface Water - June 13, 2022
Appendix H: Meteorology - June 13, 2022
Appendix I: Vegetation Survey - June 13, 2022
Appendix J: Wildlife Survey - June 13, 2022
Appendix K: Aquatic Survey - June 13, 2022
Appendix L: Cultural Survey (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - June 13, 2022
Appendix M: Noise - June 13, 2022
Appendix N: Visual Impact Simulations - June 13, 2022
Appendix O: Socioeconomic Assessment - June 13, 2022
Appendix P: Mine Operations - June 13, 2022
Appendix Q: Reclamation - June 13, 2022
Notification to Interested Persons and Lawrence County Commission of Mine Permit Application - June 16, 2022
DANR Completeness Letter - July 13, 2022
Second DANR Completeness Letter - August 17, 2022
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - December 3, 2021
Bentonite Performance Minerals' Proof of Filing Request for Determination with Butte County Register of Deeds Office and Proof of Mailing Request to Review Agencies - December 7, 2021
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - December 10, 2021
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands - February 15, 2022
Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Determination
Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate, General Mine Plan, Maps, and Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands Assessment (Note: As requested by the State Archaeologist office and in accordance with SDCL 1-20-21.2, reports showing locations of archaeologic sites are considered confidential and are not available to the public) - August 19, 2022
DANR Completeness Letter - August 30, 2022