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Mined Land Reclamation - Idaho Department of Lands 2025

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The document outlines the application process for obtaining approval of a reclamation plan under the Idaho Mined Land Reclamation Act. It details requirements for operators of surface and underground mines, including the need for federal approvals when applicable, submission of maps and plans, and financial assurance. The document specifies information needed from applicants, such as business registration, legal descriptions, mining type, and reclamation strategies. It also includes a fee schedule based on the size of the mining operation.

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How do I reclaim mined land?

Reclamation includes the following steps: contouring of land; placement of topsoil or an approved substitute on the graded area; reseeding with native vegetation, crops and/or trees; and years of careful monitoring to assure success.

Where is the most gold in Idaho?

As it turns out, the Boise Basin is one of the best places to try your luck, as the flakes of gold found in the area are not only more plentiful but are sizable compared to gold found in other parts of the state. Many of the creeks in the area have a chance to find gold flakes.

Who owns the cobalt mine in Idaho?

In 2019, the owner of the mine, the Canada-based Ecobalt Solutions, was acquired by the Australia-based Jervois Mining. The mine reopened in October 2022 as the only active cobalt mine in the United States.

What is one of the richest mining areas in Idaho?

The Coeur DAlene Mining District was the richest silver district ever discovered in America and major mining operations continued for over 100 years. It is also the site of one of the biggest Superfund clean up projects in modern American history.

How much does it cost to reclaim land after mining?

Surface Mine Reclamation The average cost for surface mine reclamation was $l,658/acre. Cost of moving earth was $0.35/cubic yard (Table V). These costs arc higher than those reported by the U. S. Bureau of Mines for surface (6) mine reclamation at Moraine State Park in Pennsylvania.

What mining towns are abandoned in Idaho?

Idahos Ghost Towns Idahos Ghost Towns. Silver City: A Living Relic of the Wild West. Custer: A Boom and Bust Mining Town. Bayhorse: A Silver Mining Legacy. Burke: A Railroad Town Fades Away. Bonanza: The Lost Gem of the Sawtooth Mountains. Cinnabar: A Silver Mining Legacy in Eastern Idaho.

Which area in Idaho is known as one of the most mineral rich mining districts in the world?

The Coeur dAlene district contains the largest underground mine in the United States (the Bunker Hill Mine, with over 150 miles of workings), the deepest mine (the Star-Morning, which is over 7,900 feet deep), and the richest silver mine (the Sunshine, which has produced over 367 million ounces of silver).

Can I live on a mining claim in Idaho?

When you purchase an un-patented mining claim, you own ALL of the rights to the minerals on the claim. Mining claims are deeded rights, which means that your ownership is an interest in real property. You can leave it to your heirs, borrow against it, and even live on it with certain restrictions.

Mined Land Reclamation - Idaho Department of Lands 2025

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