Mining Program Overview
The pages in this section inform you about Mining Programs at Montana DEQ.
The Montana Abandoned Mine Lands Program (AML) is responsible for monitoring and reclamation of Montana’s abandoned coal and hard rock mines abandoned prior to 1977. Visit the AML page for more information about how to access historical mine narratives.
Mining Contacts
Mining Bureau Chief
Eric Dahlgren (406) 444-5245
Coal Section Supervisor
Emily Lodman (406) 444-2873
Field Services & Technology Section Supervisor
Don Danesi (406) 444-0055
Hard Rock Mining Section Supervisor
Millie Olsen (406) 444-2461
Opencut Section Supervisor
Bailey Tasker (406) 444-3403
Media
Montana Rocks! Copper Minerals
Montana Rocks! Garnet Ore
Montana Rocks! Sandstone