Warrick County commission directs counsel to object to Alcoa Fuels mining permit

Mar 23, 2026

County staff highlighted an advertised permit (S-00366-4) proposing highwall mining under Boonville-New Harmony Road and Bateman Road. Commissioners voted to have county counsel draft and send a formal objection to the permit application.

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County staff alerted the board to an advertised mining permit (S-00366-4) from Alcoa Fuels seeking to continue highwall mining under Boonville-New Harmony Road and to mine under Bateman Road. The staff memo and advertisement were available in the public library; the board was told there is a 30-day comment window from the last advertisement date.

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