Arizona Mining Permitting Guide (November 2017)

The intent of this publication is to provide individuals and companies anticipating mineral exploration or mining in Arizona with a clear picture of the permitting process.

This document is an honest attempt to present all the permits that may be required by a mining operator in Arizona. Despite our best efforts, it is probably not complete. As an operator, it is your responsibility to obtain all necessary permits. Guides such as this will help, but we recommend you contact the federal, state, county and local agencies in the area where you plan to locate your operations.  In addition to listing and describing the permits you may need, we have also provided suggestions on how to navigate the permitting process.

This publication replaces the Arizona Mining Summit, Guide to Permitting Mining Operations printed in 1999.