The Minerals, Mining, and Superfund 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
Request for Determination of Special Lands and Notice of Intent to Operate (PDF) — June 4, 2018
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
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
Confirmation of Proof of Filing Request for Determination with State Historical Preservation Office, Archaeological Research Center, and Department of Game, Fish, and Parks — September 22, 2022
Proof of Filing Request for Determination with Lawrence County Register of Deeds Office, Department of Tourism, and Archaeological Research Center — April 20, 2023
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands — May 1, 2023
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands — August 2, 2023
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) — June 20, 2024
DANR Completeness Letter — July 15, 2024
BPM's Response to DANR's July 15, 2024 Comment Letter — August 12, 2024
BPM's Proof of Filing August 12, 2024 Response with Butte County Register of Deeds Office — August 12, 2024
BPM's Proof of Mailing August 12, 2024 Response to Review Agencies — August 19, 2024
Notice of Request for Determination of Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands — August 23, 2024
DANR Determination that Proposed Mine Area does not Constitute Special, Exceptional, Critical, or Unique Lands — October 24, 2024
Large Scale Mine Permit Application
Large Scale Mine Permit Application - September 4, 2026
DANR Completeness Letter - October 5, 2026
DANR Second Completeness Letter - October 15, 2026