As part of every mining permit issued by the Division of Mine Permits, a postmining land use must be stated and approved. The condition of the land after the mining process must be equal to or better than premining conditions.
There are several approved postmining land uses. Prime farmland, pastureland, cropland, industrial or commercial sites, fish and wildlife, residential and forestland are some creative uses for postmined lands.
Industrial / Commercial
Residential / Public
Agricultural
Natural Resources
