Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy

Welcome to the Virginia Division of Mineral Mining

The Division of Mineral Mining (DMM) provides for the safe and environmentally sound production of Virginia’s non-fuel minerals. DMM administers both health and safety and surface mining reclamation regulatory programs for all non-coal mineral mining operations. Statewide, there are approximately 460 non-fuel mines covering about 66,000 acres, which are permitted and regulated by the Division. These include quarries, sand and gravel pits, and other surface and underground mining operations.

For additional information about the Division of Mineral Mining, call (434) 951-6310 or by e-mail.

Permitting / Licensing

Customer Self-Service Workstations are now available in the Charlottesville office, offering our customers on-site availabilty of the e-Forms Center for filing of Mineral Mining permit documents and certifications. Contact the Charlottesville office at 434-951-6310 for additional information.