Hearing on Wharf’s application to expand their mine

Hearing on Wharf’s application to expand their mine. May 18th and 19th – DANR – Foss Building – Matthew Training Center, Pierre, SD, Start Date/Time: 05/18/2023 10:00 AM
End Date/Time: 05/19/2023 05:00 PM.

Wharf has been in operation since December 1982.  Previously it has been granted four additional mining permits to expand its operation: two in 1986, one in 1998 and another in 2011.  With the latest expansion application they seek to add 48.2 acres to the mine.

More details on the hearing :

https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/bcuploads/BME%20packet%20May%20%2018-19%202023.pdf

https://boardsandcommissions.sd.gov/Meetings.aspx?BoardID=67

Rapid City Journal Article on:

https://rapidcityjournal.com/danr-to-hold-hearing-on-future-of-wharf-mine-boston-expansion/article_b72d2994-f294-11ed-bfb2-c38c86bb8cc0.html