• The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended, provides protection and enhancement of the public trust for managing these land and mineral resources.

• Mineral Programs Contact Information
Questions or Comments regarding Mineral Programs?

• For Metallic or Nonmetallic Minerals contact Tom Hoane by phone at 517.241.3769 or by email at hoanet@michigan.gov
• For Oil and Gas contact Julie Manson at 517.335.3232 or by email at: mansonj@michigan.gov
• For Underground Gas Storage contact Tom Hoane at 517.241.3769 or by email at: hoanet@michigan.gov
• For Mineral Purchases contact Karen Maidlow by phone at 517.373.7677 or by email at maidlowk@michigan.gov
• For other mineral questions, call 517.335.3251 or by email at campbelll@michigan.gov

• Oil & Gas Lease Auction Information

• Black Stone Mineral Co, LP v Michigan Department of Treasury
The Black Stone case challenged the State's claim to oil and gas rights acquired by foreclosure of delinquent property taxes where oil and gas rights were owned separately, or "severed" from the surface ownership and whether owners of severed mineral rights were entitled to notification of the foreclosure. At its hearing on July 3, 2007, the Antrim County Circuit Court approved the settlement agreement (Settlement) reached by the parties. The terms of the Settlement include the return of previously severed oil and gas rights to the class members, for those oil and gas severed rights thought to have been acquired by the State through tax foreclosures occurring after 1975. The State will also relinquish any claim to bonus, rent, royalties, and suspended royalties to the class parcels, as well as, "take all reasonable steps... to assist Class Counsel in the recovery of Suspended Revenues held by the operators, owners, or producers on lands covered by the State Leases."

• Kennecott Eagle Mine Project Information

• Recreational Gold Panning and Sluicing on State Land
The DNR has adopted new rules aimed at making recreational gold panning and sluicing on state land accessible to outdoor enthusiasts.