SECURING A MINING PERMIT

1-6 months
Before moving any earth, a mining permit must be secured from the State. Company mining engineers and geologists develop a written mining and reclamation plan with maps and photographs. The plan is submitted to the State for evaluation and approval and contains measures for erosion and sediment control and protection of adjacent land and water resources. The reclamation plan includes grading and contouring the land and establishing a permanent vegetative cover. Frequently, nine inspections are made to assure compliance with the approved plan.