Our Geologic Resources Management Division (GRMD) regulate several mining industries in Michigan including, metallic mining, native copper mining, sand dune mining, and coal mining. We enforce regulations which address issues such as transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of ore, waste rock, and plans for mining and reclamation. The mining industries are also regulated by other environmental statutes and divisions within the EGLE such as our Air Quality Division and Water Resources Division.
There are also several other important mineral commodities such as salt, gypsum, dimension stone, limestone, and sand and gravel pits that are mined in Michigan but are not regulated by EGLE. These industries, although not requiring a mining permit from EGLE, may be subject to federal, state, or local air, water, or land use permits.
