Industrial and Energy Minerals Bureau

Coal and Uranium Program

Issues timely and complete permit and permit modification decisions for mining and reclamation of coal and uranium minerals to ensure that mineral development which occurs does so with adequate protection of environmental  resources.

Opencut Program

Issues timely and complete permit and permit modification decisions for mining and reclamation of Opencut minerals to ensure that mineral development which occurs does so with adequate protection of environmental resources.

Conducts compliance evaluations to assess conformity with Opencut requirements, and provides compliance assistance to the regulated community.

Contacts:  Neil Harrington, Bureau Chief  (406) 444-4973 - Chris Yde, Coal & Uranium Program Supervisor (406) 444-4967 - Chris Cronin, Opencut Program Supervisor (406) 444-2871