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Metallic Mining and Reclamation Overview
DEQ Office of Geological Survey home page
Part 631, Metallic Mining:
The mining of metallic minerals by open pit (surface) methods requires a state issued mining permit. Metallic minerals include any metallic ore or material mined for its metallic content (such as iron, copper, silver, or gold).

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