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Map - State active leases
Locations of active state nonferrous metallic mineral leases
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State nonferrous metallic mineral leasing web map
New web map displaying current active and historic state nonferrous leases along with lease sale and land use screening data
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Counties with state metallic mineral leases
As of January 1, 2024
| County | Number of Leases | Percentage of Total Leases |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | 48 | 27.59% |
| Carlton | 21 | 12.07% |
| Lake | 21 | 12.07% |
| St. Louis | 84 | 48.28% |
| 6 Total Counties | 174 Leases | 100% |
Companies holding state metallic mineral leases
| Exploration Company | Number of Leases | Counties |
|---|---|---|
| Agate Lake Resources, LLC | 1 | St. Louis |
| DMC USA LLC | 2 | St. Louis |
| Encampment Minerals, Inc. | 73 | Lake and St. Louis |
| Franconia Minerals Inc. | 17 | Lake and St. Louis |
| Kennecott Exploration Company | 69 | Aitkin and Carlton |
| Teck Cominco American Inc. | 2 | St. Louis |
| Twin Metals Minnesota LLC | 10 | Lake |
| Total | 174 |
Data
GIS data
The Lands and Minerals Division has a history of creating, maintaining, and sharing spatial datasets and digital print maps.
State Mineral Leasing GIS Data »