{"id":11419,"date":"2021-03-04T08:59:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T15:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/?page_id=11419"},"modified":"2025-04-10T16:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T22:16:03","slug":"mining-data-and-statistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/mining-data-and-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Mining Data and Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;ce4db8ec-b34b-42ae-b247-103d0a13f28d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1d9c0f5d-35f2-480d-b415-624f9e38b5a0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; module_class=&#8221;vertical-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#030303&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs font_icon=&#8221;%%20%%&#8221; use_home_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#030303&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#030303&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_dmb_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class_1=&#8221;sidebar&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;1300px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Explore Section&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe044;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;14px&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|on&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-icon-right sidebar-toggle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c520cd6f-2a5a-44ab-ba51-0c6b314ff487&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;rgba(40,39,40,0.7)&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;12px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#1D4784&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;145deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#1d4784 0%|#0585a5 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#1d4784&#8243; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#0585a5&#8243; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||14px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px|4px|12px|16px|true|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#dedede&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;sofia-light nav-side&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#212121&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>MMD uses a Geographic Information System (GIS) to locate and track mining activities in the state.<\/h4>\n<p>This is a computer system that can capture, store, analyze and geographically display referenced (location) information. The power of this system is its ability to draw conclusions about relationships between data that have a spatial component. GIS provides a method of displaying accurate mapping and database information to the staff and public.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;rgba(3,3,3,0.18)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>User Awareness: ArcGIS Server Web Maps<\/h3>\n<p>Our web maps are interactive and technical in nature. A high-speed internet connection is recommended. A dial-up connection may cause frustratingly slow map delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The GIS mine data web application will run in most web browsers including Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;rgba(3,3,3,0.18)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MMDCleanEnergy_MinesWithTransmissionLines.pdf&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MMDCleanEnergy_MinesWithTransmissionLines-1.pdf\">New Mexico Clean Energy: Opportunities to Transform Mines into Clean Energy Hubs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This map displays active and inactive mine locations in New Mexico mines relative to transmission line locations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MMDCleanEngery_MinesWithTransmissionLines.jpg\" width=\"255\" height=\"330\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;161.4px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/nm-emnrd.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=5f80f3b0faa545e58fe747cc7b037a93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coal Mines in New Mexico<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This web map displays information about New Mexico coal mines. The map includes general data about coal mines, coal fields and districts, geology, and soils.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nm-emnrd.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=5f80f3b0faa545e58fe747cc7b037a93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/CoalMineResources.jpg\" width=\"317\" height=\"201\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;rgba(3,3,3,0.18)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0em||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Mine Registrations and Permits <strong>(searchable database)<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"\/mmd\/industry-oversight\/mining\/mining-act-reclamation-program\/mmd-online-web-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMD Online<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"\/mmd\/industry-oversight\/mining\/mining-act-reclamation-program\/mmd-online-web-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMD Online<\/a> for a new search tool for New Mexico&#8217;s mines. Enter your own search parameters and export the results (that includes up to 30 fields of helpful information including latitude\/longitude) to an Excel spreadsheet or to KML (Keyhole Markup Language) to display geographic data in an Earth browser. This is real time information linked to the latest MMD database content. By statute (69-26-20 NMSA), some information is not made\u00a0 public. 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Information about the mines can be viewed in a pop-up or table. There is a measurement tool and search bar for address or place to navigate around the map. Users can add markers, drawings, and text on the map. 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The inventory, updated 2024, includes all Uranium Mines and Mills that had verifiable uranium production in the state of New Mexico. Points represent the location of surface disturbance associated with AUMs. The mine ID may represent several associated disturbances.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nmenv.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/690621694d4e4906b2ae2886f528eec1\">Formerly Operating Uranium Mine and Mill Sites Dashboard\u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/strong>includes a central map of the AUMs in New Mexico. Graphs and indicators give quick access to summary analyses. It provides several ways to navigate the map, search for location, and expose information about the mines. Sections that provide data sources and dashboard instructions can be found on the left side of the web application.<\/p>\n<p>This web application is a collaborative project between NMED and EMNRD. 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It is the sole responsibility of mine operators to register any mine, mill, smelter, pit, quarry or other mining facility with MRRS prior to the start of operations; to notify MRRS of operational changes; and to accurately and periodically report data as required under the statute and attendant regulation. Information in this portion of MMD\u2019s website is based on data that is reported to MMD by mine operators. While MMD reviews the reported data for completeness and accuracy, anyone using this information should be aware that it does not originate with MMD.<\/p>\n<h3>General Legal Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p>The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Mining and Minerals Division, shall not be liable for any damages that may be incurred in connection with any use of such data or information, which is provided for informational purposes only. Data is provided \u201cas is\u201d without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and any liability for defects or errors that may be contained in such data or information is hereby specifically disclaimed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Web Map Contact:&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x24;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b2b320ae-6af4-4258-ba70-58a249e592de&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;mailto:linda.delay@emnrd.nm.gov&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Linda DeLay<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MMD uses a Geographic Information System (GIS) to locate and track mining activities in the state. 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