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Article: South Dakota gold mining: Regulations and environmental history

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Mining Engineering
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April 1, 1998
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About 1.41 kt (45.2 million oz) of gold have been produced in South Dakota since 1875. South Dakota's mining laws attempt to strike a balance between economic development and environmental protection. Mining is promoted as an industry while prevention of pollution is required along with reclamation of affected lands to a beneficial use.

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) system of "one-stop shopping" for environmental permits streamlines the permit process. It fosters quick resolutions to compliance problems and helps keep enforcement actions out of the courts.

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