Between 2014 and 2016 the DNR georeferenced greater than 800 minarchive maps and made them available online. This represents roughly 30% of the maps from Minarchive. The DNR completed a pilot project to digitize geophysical and geochemical grid lines, bedrock outcrops, and mineral exploration point features off selected georeferenced maps.

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 …

Minerals. Managing your resources. Minerals. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for managing state-owned minerals in a manner that protects and enhances the lands for current and future generations. Minerals are developed in an orderly manner to optimize revenue consistent with other public interest and natural resource values.

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 ...

The exploration plan was submitted by Kennecott Exploration Company (Kennecott) on November 19th, 2015 and summarized here by the DNR on November 24th, 2015. The loca-tions of proposed exploration activities by this state nonferrous metallic minerals lessee are shown in a standard format and legend. Report and associated …

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 ...

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.

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 ...

A: Hibbing Drill Core Library: Over three million feet of mineral samples available for analysis. (One of the finest facilities of its kind in the world.) Call the Lands and Minerals Division Hibbing Office - 218-231-8484. You can also visit the DNR's Drill Core Library webpage . University of Minnesota Minnesota Geological Survey.

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 …

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 …

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the operating agreement between Kennecott and Talon. Exploration is proposed on the …

The state has issued 3,213 leases (as of January 2009) to explore for nonferrous metallic minerals that cover over 1.3 million acres of state-owned mineral rights. From 1890 through June 2008, mineral exploration and mining on state-owned lands have generated $398.7 million. Mineral Exploration. Iron Ore

The same holds true for groundwater withdrawals, stream crossings and many other activities related to a mining operation. Administrative Codes. Chapter 130 - Metallic mineral exploration; Chapter 131 - Metallic mineral prospecting; Chapter 132 - Metallic mineral mining; Chapter 140 - Groundwater quality

The provincial government is investing in a new geophysical survey of natural resources in southwest Saskatchewan, furthering a provincial strategy on critical mineral …

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 ...

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

Before exploration activity can occur on state nonferrous metallic mineral leases, the explorer must submit an exploration plan to DNR. [State Metallic Minerals Lease, term 26]. After submission, DNR has up to 20 calendar days to complete review of the plan. If the plan is approved, DNR sends the explorer an authorization letter containing ...

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 ...

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"Twin Metals is pleased that the DNR authorized our exploration plan on October 30, 2023, and we look forward to beginning exploration activity in a safe and environmentally responsible manner ...

The DNR is the state agency with primary responsibility for regulating environmental aspects of metallic mineral exploration and mining activities. Within DNR, the Environmental Analysis and Sustainability Program has the lead role in reviewing applications for mining permits and coordinating the required environmental impact …

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 an area near Birch Lake that's on ...

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.

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.

Some areas of the Drill Core Library remain temporarily closed as we address on-going safety concerns. During this process, the public will be able to request selected core, access viewing rooms, and make deliveries. Please email [email protected] for more information, or call 218-231-8445.

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 …

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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 …