Mineral Industry Guide | Alaska Division of Geological
To facilitate mineral exploration and development in Alaska, this document provides links to geoscience, GIS, and minerals-related data, as well as permitting, claims, and land status information. ... Make a State mining claim payment. DNR Division of Mining, Land, & Water Applications and Forms State mining claim-related forms.
DNR Corescan Project | Minnesota DNR
The DNR's legislative and constitutional mandates include wisely managing public lands and mineral rights. DNR Corescan Project results will provide a better understanding of Minnesota's bedrock geology and mineral deposits. Minnesota has many important mineral deposits that will be of particular importance as we move towards a green …
Nonferrous Metallic Minerals | Exploration Areas | Minnesota DNR
Currently there is gold exploration occurring in St. Louis, Itasca, and Koochiching counties. There are private mineral leases in virtually all the same areas as the active state mineral leases. These are on privately owned lands, so the state does not have locations for them, except where a company discloses the lease in a public way such as ...
Province to conduct rare earth minerals survey near …
The provincial government is investing in a new geophysical survey of natural resources in southwest Saskatchewan, furthering a provincial strategy on critical mineral …
Exploration plan submitted by Talon Nickel (USA) LLC …
State nonferrous metallic mineral leases: MM‐10378‐N. Expected time period: upon approval by DNR through December 31, 2024. Explorer contact: Brian Goldner (218) 768‐3292 or goldner@talonmetals. This report is posted on the DNR's exploration plan webpage. Maps and Data Disclaimer: The State of Minnesota makes …
Stunning images of ocean life in proposed deep-sea mining …
Link Copied! Researchers captured this image of a sea anemone on the ocean floor during a 45-day expedition to the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific …
Recent and potential metallic mining projects in Wisconsin
DNR Request to Green Light Wisconsin for Information; Green Light Wisconsin Revised NOI 11-30-2022. ... Canada) was issued a metallic mineral exploration license and completed a drilling campaign consisting of five drill pads containing six drillholes totaling 2,975 linear feet of drill core for analysis. Badger Minerals completed …
U.P. residents ask DNR not to grant Keweenaw Land …
The Keweenaw Land Association has requested metallic mineral lease rights to about 10,631 acres across Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette and Menominee counties. At a Wednesday virtual public meeting held by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), residents of these counties, members of environmental groups and other …
Exploration plan submitted by Encampment Inc. on …
published by DNR Lands and Minerals Division on April 4, 2024. Exploration plan submitted by Encampment Inc. on March 28, 2024 . Summarized here by DNR Lands and Minerals Division. Encampment Minerals Inc. (Encampment) proposes exploring for metallic minerals in St. Louis County in an area six miles southeast of Hoyt …
Minnesota DNR gives Twin Metals green light for …
The DNR on Monday decided to approve a request from Franconia Minerals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Twin Metals Minnesota, to conduct exploratory drilling in …
Surface Mining and Reclamation | WA
For agency-wide consistency with the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, we will no longer be accommodating walk-in requests to the WGS office. Surface mining reclamation restores vegetation, soil stability, and proper water conditions after mining. Each site will be completed differently depending on the future use and reclamation law.
State nonferrous metallic mineral leasing
Before offering state lands and minerals for lease, the DNR collects extensive data on land uses and environmental features. This critical study of the land helps DNR determine whether to offer specific locations for lease and set special conditions the company must follow during exploration to protect Minnesota's natural environment.
Sols 4110-4111: Mining Into Mineral King
ChemCam takes a LIBS observation of the "South Guard" target, which is a gray-toned platy target also on the Mineral King rock, giving us the ability to compare the …
Lands and Minerals | Minnesota DNR
Lands and Minerals. We are one of seven divisions within the Department of Natural Resources. The division is split into two sections — lands and minerals. These sections have different types of work but collaborate daily to accomplish their respective goals. Our employees use their expertise in law, science, geology, engineering, industry ...
Surface Mining and Reclamation | WA
What is the Surface Mine Reclamation Program? When do I need a Surface Mine Reclamation Permit? Who do I contact with questions about mine inspections? How is compliance with the Surface Mining Act maintained? …
Lands and Minerals Division Contacts | Minnesota DNR
Develops and compiles mineral resource information for distribution to the public and mineral exploration companies. Conducts and contracts innovative geologic field work to identify mineral potential areas. Monitors exploratory drilling on state and private lands. Heather Arends, Mineral Potential Manager St. Paul Office 651-259-5376
Mining and Mineral Leases | WA
DNR considers mining and mineral applicants with the experience and the financial capability to fully explore and develop a property to production, if the site warrants it. This helps to generate good financial return for trust beneficiaries and supports applicants able to properly follow relevant and protective rules and regulation. Mineral prospect leases …
Exploration plan submitted by Encampment Minerals, …
Encampment Minerals, Inc. (Encampment) proposes exploring for metallic minerals in St. Louis County in an area 13 miles east of Cotton, Minnesota (Figure 1). If the proposal meets the requirements of applicable state law and is approved by the DNR, Encampment will have the right to explore the specified state lands under a nonferrous …
Minnesota Minerals Coordinating Committee
The Mineral Diversification Program was created by the Minnesota Legislature in 1987, "To provide for the diversification of the State's mineral economy through long term support of mineral exploration, development, production, and commercialization" (Minn. State. sec. 93.001). The projects conducted under the Mineral Diversification Program are managed …
DNR approves Twin Metals exploration plan along Birch Lake
DNR approves Twin Metals exploration plan along Birch Lake Federal action has derailed the copper-nickel mining company's original mine plan on federal mineral leases, but mining activity is still ...
Nonferrous metallic minerals | Minnesota DNR
Nonferrous metallic minerals include metals such as copper, nickel, platinum, palladium, gold, silver, cobalt, chromium, zinc, lead, bismuth, tin, tungsten, tantalum, or niobium. The state nonferrous metallic mineral leases contain conditions and obligations that are all specifically designed to mitigate the environmental impacts of exploration ...
Interactive Map | Minnesota DNR
The interactive map is provided as a way to explore the GIS data that was created by the Underground Mine Mapping Project. The interactive map allows the user to overlay underground features and ownership information on a variety of base maps and aerial photos. It also allows the user to query detailed information about underground features …
Minerals Exploration Plan on State Nonferrous Metallic …
Submitted by Talon Nickel (USA) LLC on March 8, 2022 and summarized here by DNR Division of Lands and Minerals. Narrative: Talon Nickel (USA) LLC (Talon) submitted a proposed plan to continue exploring for metallic mineral deposits in Aitkin County. Exploration will occur on leased state mineral rights in an area north of …
2016 Mineral Development and Exploration Highlights
A "ball park" estimate of the private investment for explo-ration in Minnesota during 2016 is $10 million. This is up 150% from the estimate of $4 million in 2015. The DNR presumes this because there is a new explorer (Anglo) and the use of a new drill technology that is more expensive. Disclaimer.
DNR approves Twin Metals exploration plan along Birch Lake
Federal action has derailed the copper-nickel mining company's original mine plan on federal mineral leases, but mining activity is still allowed on state leases near the Boundary Waters. Get 3 ...
Mineral exploration proposed in 2 St. Louis County locations
Metallic mineral exploration is proposed in two separate St. Louis County locations by the company Encampment Minerals Inc. The DNR received exploration plans last week from the company. One site is 5 miles southeast of Hoyt Lakes, and the other is 13 miles east of Cotton. Both plans call for diamond drilling exploratory borings and …
Mineral Resources | Alaska Division of Geological
Mineral Resources. To help DGGS determine the potential of Alaskan land for production of metals and minerals, the Mineral Resources Section collects, analyzes, and makes available new information on the geological and geophysical framework of Alaska, as it pertains to the state's mineral resources. Summary maps, surveys, and reports …
Alaska's Mineral Industry Reports | Alaska Division of …
The reported value of Alaska's mineral industry in 2020 totaled $3.2 billion, a increase of 5 percent from 2019. The total value for the year is a composite of expenditures on exploration and development, plus the revenue to the operators from the commodities produced. Exploration and development expenditures both fell due to pandemic related ...
Exploration plan submitted by Franconia Minerals (US) LLC on September
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the operating agreement between Kennecott and Talon. Exploration is proposed on the …
Minerals Exploration Plan on State Nonferrous Metallic …
Exploration is proposed on the following State nonferrous metallic minerals leases: MM-9765-P, MM-. 9766-P, MM-9849-N, and MM-10010-N. Public Land Survey location: Part or all of Sections 34 and 35 of T49N R22W (Haugen Township) and part or all of Sections 3 and 10 of T48N R22W (Clark Township) as shown on Figure 1.
