Permit to Mine - Iron Ore and Taconite
Agency contact information:
Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
500 Lafayette Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 296-6157 | (888) 646-6367 | (651) 296-5484 (TTY) | (800) 657-3929 (TTY)
Lands and Minerals Division
Mineland Reclamation Unit
500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4045 | (651) 259-5959
(651) 297-3519 (fax)
Website:
Division of Lands and Minerals
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources. Hunting, fishing, state forests and parks, lakes, rivers and streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals are managed by the DNR.
Requirements:
The applicant must submit Mining and Reclamation Plans covering the life of the mine.
Contact MN Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) for details.
Fee:
There's an application fee of $25,000 for a taconite mining operation and $10,000 for a scram mining operation.
There is also a supplemental application fee to cover reasonable costs for reviewing the application and preparing the permit to mine.
The commissioner is also authorized to require a bond, security, or other financial assurance to ensure compliance with the requirements of the permit.
Period of Issuance:
Life of the mine.
Length of Determination Process:
See Minnesota Rules.
Other Pertinent Information:
The permit is required for all natural iron ore and taconite mining operations.
Department suggests that a pre-application conference be held to discuss the project and the type of permit information that is required.