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
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
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
Wharf's Response to DANR August 17, 2022 Comment Letter - October 5, 2022
Wharf's Response to DANR July 13, 2022 Comment Letter - October 13, 2022
Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix A: Forms, Buffer Waivers, DANR Special, Exceptional, Critical or Unique Lands Determination, and Lawrence County CUP - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix B: Maps and Exhibits - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix C: Land Ownership - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix D: Geochemistry - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix E: Soils - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix F: Ground Water - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix G: Surface Water - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix H: Meteorology - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix I: Vegetation Survey - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix J: Wildlife Survey - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix K: Aquatic Survey - October 17, 2022
Revised 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) - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix M: Noise - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix N: Visual Impact Simulations - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix O: Socioeconomic Assessment - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix P: Mine Operations - October 17, 2022
Revised Appendix Q: Reclamation - October 17, 2022
Third DANR Completeness Letter - October 24, 2022
Wharf Response to DANR October 24, 2022 Comment Letter - November 28, 2022
Second Revision Large Scale Mine Permit Application - November 28, 2022
Second Revision Appendix B: Maps and Exhibits - November 28, 2022
Second Revision Appendix F: Ground Water - November 28, 2022
Second Revision Appendix M: Noise - November 28, 2022
Second Revision Appendix N: Visual Impact Simulation - November 28, 2022
Revised NRCS Recommended Seed Mix - November 28, 2022
DANR Email Completeness Comments - November 28, 29, and 30, 2022
Wharf Response to DANR November 28, 29, and 30 Comments - December 2, 2022
Third Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application - December 2, 2022
Revised Exhibit 21 (Watershed and Sediment Control Map) - December 2, 2022
Revised Exhibit 24 (Utilities Map) - December 2, 2022
New Exhibit 36 (Post Mine Cross Section E - E') - December 2, 2022
New Exhibit 37 (Post Mine Cross Section F - F') - December 2, 2022
Wharf Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan - December 2, 2022
Revised Exhibit 23 (Mine Plan Map) - December 6, 2022
Fourth DANR Completeness Letter - December 8, 2022
Wharf Response to DANR December 8, 2022 Comments - March 8, 2023
Wharf Response to DANR December 8, 2022 Comments - March 10, 2023
Fourth Revised Large Scale Mine Permit Application (Replacement Pages Only) - March 10, 2023
Revised Exhibit 2 (Current Topography) - March 10, 2023
Revised Exhibit 3 (Facilities) - March 10, 2023
New Exhibit 23A (West Boston Containment Berm) - March 10, 2023
New Exhibit 39 (Ruby/Flossie Area Waste Placement) - March 10, 2023
DANR Email to Wharf Stating Mine Permit Application is Complete and Filed - March 10, 2023
DANR Letter to Review Agencies Informing Them of 30 Day Review Period - March 10, 2023
Notice of Filing - March 14, 2023
Summary Document - March 14, 2023
Comments in Support of Boston Expansion Mine Permit Application - April 13, 2023
Comments in Opposition to Boston Expansion Mine Permit Application - April 14, 2023
DANR Recommendation for Conditional Approval - April 17, 2023
Notice of Filing Affidavit of Publication Submitted by Wharf Resources - April 19, 2023
Intervention Petition Submitted by Carla Marshall - April 26, 2023
Notice of Appearance and DANR Motion to Appoint Hearing Chairman - April 27, 2023
DANR Notice of Appointment of Hearing Chairman - April 28, 2023
Notice of Hearing - May 1, 2023
DANR Notice of Contested Case Hearing - May 3, 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) - 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
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. Also, lease information is also considered confidential and not available to the public) - October 21, 2022
Notification to Interested Persons and Butte County Commission of Receipt of Request for Determination - October 24, 2022
DANR Completeness Letter - November 7, 2022
Additional DANR Comments - November 14, 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
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