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Oliver County staff briefed on State Geological Survey request to drill short test holes for mineral sampling
Oliver County Planning and Zoning Board · August 14, 2025
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Summary
The State Geological Survey requested permission for short test holes across Oliver County to check for coal and rare-earth minerals; board members emphasized landowner permission and reclamation guarantees and asked staff to consult Mercer County practice and county commissioners.
The Oliver County Planning and Zoning Board received a staff briefing about a recent request from the State Geological Survey to drill short test holes at multiple locations to sample for coal and rare-earth critical minerals.
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