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
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
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