Follow the links below to review Mining Act Reclamation Program pending applications for exploration project permits, minimal impact mine permits and regular mine permits. Approved and denied exploration applications are also listed on this page. Permits are listed in each section by descending permit number. Selected approved mine closeout plans are available for review on the MARP Permit Information webpage.
Pending Mine Applications, Minimal Impact Existing
Approved Exploration Applications
Denied Exploration Applications
Denied Mine Applications
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Pending Exploration Applications, Minimal Impact
(< 5 acres of surface disturbance)
CA014EM Deer Claims Exploration Project
Vane Minerals PLC, Tucson, Arizona
Uranium, Catron County
05-11-2009 Status of Technical Review and Agency Comment Period
04-14-2009 Deer Creek Application Revision
02-23-2009 Deer Claims Exploration Application
Deer Claims Map
CA015EM Baca Project
Red Basin LLC, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Uranium, Catron County
07-23-2009 Response to MMD Technical Comments
Baca Project Application, Revision
Baca Project PAP Appendix A, Revision
07-15-2009 MMD Technical Comments
04-14-2009 Baca Project Application
CA016EM White Mesa Project
Red Basin LLC, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Uranium, Catron County
08-13-2009 Response to MMD Technical Comments
04-27-2009 White Mesa Application
Appendices A-D
Appendices E-G
CA017EM Sunburst Deadwood Drilling Project
Mountain Rio Resources, Calgary, Alberta. Canada
Gold, silver and copper, Catron County
07-09-2009 Sunburst Deadwood Application
Hawks Aloft Raptor Study
Project Maps
Depth to Groundwater
Operation & Reclamation Plan
Reclamation Cost Estimate
CA018EM Mogollon Project
Columbus Silver (U.S.) Corporation, Reno, Nevada
Gold and silver, Catron County
07-30-2009 Mogollon Project Application
Attachment A: Corporate Ownership Information
Attachment B: Mine Claims and Mine Lease Agreements
Attachment C: Site Maps
Proposed Drill Hole Map 1
Proposed Drill Hole Map 2
Land Status Map 1
Land Status Map 2
HI011EM Lordsburg West Project
AVEN Associates LLC, Tucson, Arizona
Copper, molybdenum, gold and silver, Hidalgo County
11-06-2009 Lordsburg West Application
SI022EM Copper Flat Exploration
New Mexico Copper Corporation, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Copper, Sierra County
10-13-2009 Copper Flat Permit Application
Attachment B: Figures
Attachment C: Material Safety Data Sheets
SO015EM Iron Mountain Exploration
BE Resources Inc., Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Bertrandite, Socorro County
02-18-2009 Iron Mountain Application
Iron Mountain Operations Plan
SO016EM Burma Site Exploration
BE Resources Inc., Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Bertrandite, Socorro County
02-18-2009 Burma Site Application
Burma Site Operations Plan
SO017EM Richard's Glory Hole Project
Alan Perryman, Socorro, New Mexico
Goethite and Hematite, Socorro County
04-16-2009 Richard's Glory Hole Project Application
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Pending Exploration Applications, Regular
(> 5 acres of surface disturbance)
CI014ER Cebolleta Exploration Project
Neutron Energy, Phoenix, Arizona
Uranium Exploration, Cibola County
11-10-2009 Cebolleta Exploration Permit Application
Attachment A: Mineral Leases
Memorandum of Lease
Assignment of Lease
Attachment B: Lease Metes and Bounds
Attachment C: Drill Hole Coordinates
Attachment D: Maps
Figure 1. Project Location Map
Figure 2. Proposed Permit Boundary Map
Figure 3. Area I Proposed Drill Map
Figure 4. Area III Proposed Drill Map
Figure 5. St. Anthony Area Proposed Drill Map
Attachment E: Biological Surveys
Resource Inventory of Area I
Resource Inventory of Area III
Vegetation & Wildlife Surveys, Area I & III
Vegetation & Wildlife Survey St. Anthony
Attachment G: Best Management Practices
Temporary Sediment Trap
Silt Fence
Straw Bale Barrier Construction
Temporary Berm / Diversion Dike
Attachment H: Financial Assurance Estimate
Attachment I: Public Notice and Interested Party Letter
LI009ER El Capitan Exploration Drilling Project
El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc., Reno, Nevada
Tin, Gold, Silver & Other Metals, Lincoln County
09-04-2009 Permit Application Review & Comments
05-15-2008 El Capitan Exploration Drilling, Revised Map
04-14-2008 Director's Order to Implement El Capitan Reclamation Plan (LI008EM)
01-04-2008 El Capitan Exploration Drilling, Map
12-07-2007 MMD Request for Public Comments
11-26-2007 El Capitan Exploration Drilling, Application
LU016ER Victorio Project
Galway Resources Ltd., Elko, Nevada
Molybdenum & Tungsten, Luna County
12-08-2008 Applicant has temporarily withdrawn application
10-01-2008 Victorio Project Application Letter & Subpart 4 Forms
Victorio Project Exploration Plan
SO014ER Sullivan Ranch Exploration Part 4 Project
BE Resources Inc., Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Bertrandite, Socorro County
12-01-2009 Public Hearing Record
Public Notice/Sign-In Sheets
Petitions
Testimony/Exhibits
E-Mail/Letters From The Public
10-30-2009 Public Notice, Sullivan Ranch Exploration Project Application
10-26-2009 Public Notice, Sullivan Ranch Exploration Project Public Hearing
08-28-2009 BE Resources Response to Agency Comments
Permit Application, Revised
Appendix A Drilling Implementation Plan
Figures
Attachment 1 Drill Rig
Attachment B MSDS
Appendix B Well Plugging
Appendix D SHPO Determination
Appendix E Mineral Rights Affidavit
Appendix F Reclamation Cost Estimate
Plan of Operations, Modified
Figures
07-02-2009 Application Review, Technical Review
04-07-2009 Application Review, Agency Comments
01-14-2009 Application Cover Letter
Sullivan Ranch Application, Revised
Maps, Revised
Plan of Operation, Revised
Appendix D - Reclamation Cost Estimate
12-04-2008 Director's Order Termination and Reclamation Review Comments form the N.M. Office of the State Engineer
06-18-2008 Director's Order Requiring Reclamation at Sullivan's Ranch
04-18-2008 Sullivan Ranch, Application
Map
Plan of Operation
Appendix D - Reclamation Cost Estimate
s pending public comment at this time.
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Pending Mine Applications, Minimal Impact New
(< 10 acres of surface disturbance)
OT005MN Orogrande Gold Placer Mine
W.W. Mining & Production, Carlsbad, New Mexico
Gold, Otero County
09-04-2009 Orogrande Gold Placer Mine Permit Application
SI025MN Harding Mine
Spicewood International Mining, Spicewood, Texas
Precious Metals, Sierra County
07-21-2009 Harding Mine Permit Application
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Pending Mine Applications, Minimal Impact Existing
(< 10 acres of surface disturbance)
There are no minimal impact existing mine applications pending at this time.
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Pending Mine Applications, Regular New
(> 10 acres of surface disturbance)
MK025RN Roca Honda Mine
Roca Honda Resources, LLC, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Uranium, McKinley County
11-20-2009 Permit Application, Phase II of a New Mine Application
Permit Application for a New Mine
Baseline Data Report
Section 0: Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Climatology & Air Quality
Section 3: Topography
Section 4: Vegetation
Section 5: Wildlife
Section 6: Topsoil
Section 7: Geology
Section 8: Surface Water
Section 9: Ground Water
Section 10: Prior Mining Operations
Section 11: Historic Places & Cultural Properties
Section 12 - Present Historic Land Use
Mine Operations Plan
U.S. Forest Service Plan of Operation
Reclamation Plan
11-20-2009 Sampling and Analysis Plan Revision, Phase I of New Mine Application
Sampling and Analysis Plan Application
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Meteorology and Air Quality
Section 3: Topography
Section 4: Vegetation
Section 5: Wildlife
Section 6: Topsoil
Section 7: Geology
Section 8: Surface Water
Section 9: Ground Water
Section 10: Radiological Survey
Section 11: Historical Places and Cultural Properties
Section 12: Present and Historic Land Use
Section 13: Prior Mining Operations
Plate 1: Regional Ground Water Wells
Plate 1: Supporting Table
Attachment 1: Field Quality Assurance Plan
Attachment 2: Access Agreement
07-15-2009 Sampling and Analysis Plan, Agency Comments
No. 1: N.M. Mining & Minerals Division 07-10-09
No. 2: N.M. Department of Cultural Affairs 05-26-09
No. 3: N.M. Department of Game & Fish 05-21-09
No. 4: N.M. Environment Department 05-29-09
No. 5a: N.M. Office of State Engineer Cover 05-29-09
No. 5b: N.M. Office of State Engineer 05-29-09
No. 5c: N.M. Office of State Engineer 05-21-09
No. 6: N.M. State Forestry Division 05-26-09
No. 7: N.M. Mining & Minerals Division Compilation of Agency Review Comments 07-10-09
05-09-2009 Sampling and Analysis Plan Revision, Phase I of New Mine Application
Section 3: Topography
Section 13: Prior Mining Operations
04-24-2009
State Solicits Public Comment on Sampling and Analysis Plan for Proposed Roca Honda Uranium Mining Operation
04-15-2009 Sampling and Analysis Plan, Phase I of New Mine Application
Transmittal Letter
Roca Honda Resources Certification
Sampling Plan Application
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Meteorology and Air Quality
Section 3: Topography
Section 4: Vegetation
Section 5: Wildlife
Section 6: Topsoil
Section 7: Geology
Section 8: Surface Water
Section 9: Ground Water
Section 10: Radiological Survey
Section 11: Historical Places and Cultural Properties
Section 12: Present and Historic Land Use
Plate 1: Regional Ground Water Wells
Field Quality Assurance Plan
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Pending Mine Applications, Regular Existing
(> 10 acres of surface disturbance)
GR002RE Continental Mine and Mill
Cobre Mining Company, Hanover, New Mexico
Copper, Grant County
09-23-2009 Industrial Post-Mining Land Use Building Inspection Report
08-10-2009 2009 Cobre Closure / Closeout Plan
Closure / Closeout Plan Figures
Water Management Cost Estimate
Impacted Water Volumes
Earthwork Cost Estimate Summary Table
Earthwork Cost Estimate, Current
Demolition & Soil Removal
Magnetite Tailings
Operations & Maintenance
Pit
Stockpiles & Tailings
Earthwork Cost Estimate, Full Build Out
Demolition & Soil Removal
PLS / Raffinate Pipeline
Operations & Maintenance
Pit
Stockpiles and Tailings
GR007RE Little Rock Mine
Phelps Dodge Tyrone Inc., Tyrone, New Mexico
Copper, Grant County
10-23-2009 Permit Modification 09-03 Application
Surety Bond Correction
09-14-2009 Permit Modification 09-02 Application Fee
08-24-2009 Permit Modification 09-02 Application
09-03-2008 Permit Revision 07-01 and Standby Application, Leach Pad & Precipitation Pit Reclamation Plan
03-28-2008 Application for Standby Status
10-29-2007 Application for Standby Renewal
GR009RE Chino Mine and Mill
Chino Mines Company, Hurley, New Mexico
Copper, Grant County
11-21-2008 Chino Mine, Closeout Plan Revision Application
Letter, Closeout Plan Revision Application
Letter, Part 5.502(C) Permit Application Requirements
Transmittal Letter
Closure / Closeout Plan (CCP) Update
Closure / Closeout Plan Tables
Closure / Closeout Plan Figures:
Introduction
Existing Facilities & Conditions
Technical Considerations for Reclamation
Post-Mining Land use Designation
Summary of Closeout Plan Activities
Appendix A: Reclamation Drawings
Drawings 01-05
Drawings 06-10
Drawings 11-15
Drawings 16-20
Drawings 21-25
Drawings 26-30
Appendix B: Facility Characteristic Forms
Appendix C: Earthwork Cost Basis & Estimate
Appendix D: Water Treatment Cost Basis & Estimate
06-06-2008 Section 2 Tuff Stockpile, Closeout Plan
GR010RE Tyrone Mine
Phelps Dodge Tyrone Inc., Tyrone, New Mexico
Copper, Grant County
04-09-2009
Permit Revision 09-1, Closeout Plan Update
Closeout Plan Revision Cover Letter
Closeout Plan Certification
Closure / Closeout Plan Update (dated 10-11-2007)
Cover Letter
Cover Page
Closeout Plan Update
Tables
Figures
Closeout Plan Update Plates
Plate 1: Mine Units & Facilities
Plate 2: Tailing Area Characteristics & Facilities
Plate 3: East Mine Unit Characteristics & Facilities
Appendix A: Design Drawings
Appendix B: Facility Characteristics Form
Appendix C: Earthwork Cost Estimate
Appendix D: Water Management & Treatment Cost Estimate
Appendix E: Additional Studies
Abatement Plan and Addendum
Comprehensive Cover Performance Evaluation
3X Tailing Annual Summary
3X Tailing As-Built
No. 1 Stockpile Annual Summary
No. 1 Stockpile As-Built
Stability Analysis & Study
Pit Perimeter
1A and 1B Stockpiles
1C and 7A Stockpiles
2A, 2B and 3A Stockpiles
4C Stockpile
Borrow Source Materials Investigation
Preliminary Report & Addendum
Supplemental Materials Characterization Study
Interim Report and Final Report
Seepage Investigation Report
Interim Report and Final Report
Supplemental Ground Water Study
Work Plan for Ground Water Modeling
No. 3 Tailing Pond Assessment Update
Tailing Transport & Deposition Impacts
Sludge Handling Plan & Cost Estimate
Work Plan for Surface Impoundments Study
Process Solution Elimination Study & Response to Comments
Work Plan for Feasibility Study
Discharge Elimination
Mine Dewatering
Municipal Sewage Sludge
Sanitary Effluent No. 2 Dam
Seepage from No. 1X Dam
Seepage from Little Rock Mine
Affected Areas Study
Wildlife Monitoring Plan
12-23-2008 Permit Modification 08-01
HI001RE Lordsburg Mine and Mill
The Lordsburg Mining Company, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Gold, Hidalgo County
08-08-2008 Lordsburg Banner Mill Tailings Impoundment, Application for a New Unit, Revision of Existing Mine Close Out Plan and Financial Assurance Proposal
04-10-2008 Permit Transfer Application
MK004RE Northeast Church Rock Mine
United Nuclear Corporation, Gallup, New Mexico
Uranium, McKinley County
02-15-2005 MMD Materials Characterization Final Workplan Approval
01-30-2004 Northeast Church Rock Closeout Plan
Final Soil Investigation Workplan
Potential Vegetation Characterization Sample Sites
Revegetation & Wildlife Success Evaluation Workplan
07-13-2003 Northeast Church Rock Permit Application
Northeast Church Rock Site Assessment
MK006RE St. Anthony Mine
United Nuclear Corporation, Gallup, New Mexico
Uranium, McKinley County
01-13-2006 St. Anthony Mine Transmittal Letter
Closeout Plan
Materials Characterization Workplan
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Approved Exploration Permits
CI012EM Armijo Project
Grants Ridge Joint Venture, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Uranium, Cibola County
10-20-2009 Armijo Exploration Approval
07-09-2009 Armijo Exploration Application
CI013EM F-33 Project
Grants Ridge Joint Venture, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Uranium, McKinley County
12-20-2009 F-33 Project Permit Approval
06-26-2009 F-33 Exploration Application
GR033EM Continent Lone Mountain Exploration
Continent Resources, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Silver, Gold, Copper, Zinc and Lead, Grant County
Approved December 5, 2008
12-05-2008 Continent Lone Mountain Permit Approval
07-02-2008 Lone Mountain Exploration Application
GR034EM Malone Exploration
Evolving Gold Corporation, Longmont, Colorado
Gold, Grant County
01-22-2009 Malone Exploration Permit Approval
08-21-2008 Malone Exploration Application
GR035EM Gunsight Project
Philip Chambless, Inc., Grants, New Mexico
Turquoise, Grant County
10-21-2009 Gunsight Project Permit Approval
12-22-2008 Gunsight Project Application
HI009EM Lordsburg Exploration
Entree Gold (US) Inc., Golden, Colorado
Gold & Copper, Hidalgo County
10-17-2008 Lordsburg Exploration Permit Approval
08-12-2008 Lordsburg Project Application
HI010EM Gold Hill Project
Entree Gold (US), Inc., Golden, Colorado
Copper and Gold, Hidalgo County
09-08-2009 Gold Hill Exploration Permit Approval
03-25-2009 Gold Hill Application
Permit Area Map
Exhibit A: Guidelines for Minimal Impact Explorations
Exhibit C: Drill Hole Locations
Exhibit E: Equipment List
Exhibit G: Reclamation and Operational Plan
LO015EM Victorio Exploration Project
Galway Resources US, Inc., Elko, Nevada
Luna County, Molybdenum and Tungsten
10-23-2009 Victorio Exploration Permit Renewal
MK023ER Marquez Canyon Confirmation Drill Program
Neutron Energy, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
Uranium Exploration, McKinley County
Approved March 27, 2009
03-31-2009 Marquez Canyon Confirmation Drill Program Permit Approval
01-29-2009 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)
SWPP Attachment I - Best Management Practices
12-15-2008 The Haaku Water Office of the Pueblo of Acoma and New Mexico Environmental Law Center Comments
Attachment C: Hydrogeologic Evaluation of Marquez Canyon
12-12-2008 The Haaku Water Office of the Pueblo of Acoma and New Mexico Environmental Law Center Comments
12-12-2008 Neutron Energy Comments
11-20-2008 Neutron Energy Public Hearing Presentation
11-14-2008 Neutron Energy Response to Comments
11-13-2008 Notice of Marquez Canyon Public Hearing on November 20, 2008, in Grants, New Mexico
10-17-2008 Public Hearing Notice from Cibola County Beacon (tif) & Marquez Canyon Public Hearing Notice (pdf)
10-09 & 10-2008 Marquez Canyon, Agency Comments to Neutron Energy
08-08-2008 Marquez Canyon, Neutron Energy Response to Comments
02-08-2008 MMD Request for Public Comments
01-25-2008 Marquez Canyon Confirmation, Application
Marquez Canyon Confirmation, Map
MK025EM Section 13 ISR Exploration
Uranium Resources, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico
Uranium, McKinley County
11-10-2008 Section 13 ISR Exploration Permit Approval
06-09-2008 MMD Request for Public Comment
05-13-2008 Permit Application
Appendix A: Right of Entry
Appendix C: Drill Location Map
Appendix D: General Location Map
MK028EM Elizabeth Claims Project
Neutron Energy, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
Uranium, McKinley County
2009-09-04 Elizabeth Claims Exploration Project Permit Approval
2009-05-05 Elizabeth Claims Cover Letter
Elizabeth Claims Application
Attachment 1: Mineral Lease Agreement
Attachment 2: Access and Surface Use Agreement
Attachment 4: Elizabeth Project Map (scale 1in=2000ft)
Attachment 5: Elizabeth Project Map (scale 1in=500ft)
Attachment 6: Biological Survey Report
Attachment 7: Well Location Information
Attachment 8: Erosivity Index for Construction Sites
MK032EM Star Lake Mesa Verde Exploration
Mesa Verde Resources, Placitas, New Mexico
Humate, McKinley County
09-16-2009 Star Lake Exploration Permit Approval
06-15-2009 Star Lake Exploration Application
MK033EM Pueblo Alto Exploration
Mesa Verde Resources, Placitas, New Mexico
Humate, McKinley County
09-16-2009 Pueblo Alto Exploration Permit Approval
06-24-2009 Pueblo Alto Exploration Application
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Denied Exploration Permits
MK031EM North Zia Claims
Cibola Exploration, Inc. Buffalo, New York
Uranium, McKinley County
Denied July 22, 2009
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Approved Mine Applications
DA003MN Alley Gypsum Mine
Alley Gypsum Mining, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Gypsum, Dona Ana County
05-15-2008 Alley Gypsum Mine Permit Approval
02-28-2008 Alley Gypsum Mine, Permit Application
GR036MN Grooms Placer Mine
Mother Lode Mining Company, Canon City, Colorado
Gold and Silver, Grant County
03-19-2009 Grooms Placer Mine Permit Approval
05-23-2008 U.S. Forest Service Memo, Blackhawk Operating Plan
06-22-2007 Blackhawk Operating Plan
12-07-2006 Permit Application
GR058MN Billali Mine
Richard and Leslie Billingsley, Duncan, Arizona
Gold and Silver, Grant County
11-12-2009 Billali Mine Permit Approval
SJ002MN Chaco Limestone Quarry
John Freidline, Aztec, New Mexico
Limestone, San Juan County
04-08-2009 Chaco Limestone Mine Permit Approval
11-07-2008 Chaco Limestone Application
SI005MN Burbank Canyon Mine
Cornerstone Investment Circle, LLC, Woodside, California
Gold and Silver, Sierra County
09-08-2009 Burbank Canyon Permit Modification 09-01 Approval
06-03-2009 Burbank Canyon Permit Modification 09-01 Application
Denied Mine Applications
SA001RE Las Conchas Pumice Mine
Copar Pumice Company, Espanola, New Mexico
Pumice, Sandoval County
02-26-2008 Los Conchas Mine Notice of Denial of Permit Application
02-05-2008 Copar Public Notice
01-17-2008 El Cajete Unit No. 2 Permit Modification Application
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