The Minerals Program is responsible for leasing all mineral commodities, oil and gas and geothermal resources. The Program also has regulatory responsibility for surface and placer mining and abandoned mine reclamation projects throughout the state. Statewide, Resource Managers currently administer about 160 leases that generate approximately $1.2 million annually and 1500 surface mine plans. The Program also expends approximately $50,000 annually for abandoned mine characterization and reclamation.

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