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Nexgen Silica LLC - Ste. Genevieve County
The department received a mining permit application from Nexgen Silica for a proposed 249-acre sandstone mine site. The site is located along U.S. Highway 32, approximately two miles from Hawn State Park. The mine plan covers property owned by six different landowners, all of whom have given signed consent. The company has sent public notice to adjacent landowners and county commissioners.
- Nexgen Silica held an informal public meeting May 19, 2022, to discuss the new mine site. The department attended the meeting to help answer questions.
- Nexgen Silica LLC: Permit to Mine Sandstone - Permit decision fact sheet
- Nexgen Silica LLC: Permit to Engage in Surface Mining, June 30, 2022
- Permit Appeal:
- Nexgen Silica LLC Appeal, Petitioner's Exhibits, Dec. 1, 2022
- Nexgen Silica LLC Appeal, Respondent's Exhibits, Dec. 1, 2022
- Nexgen Silica LLC Appeal, Intervenor's Exhibits, Dec. 1, 2022
- Nexgen Silica LLC Administrative Hearing Commission Hearing Transcript, Volume 1A and 1B, Sept. 27, 2022
- Administrative Hearing Commission Recommended Decision: Nexgen Silica LLC, Nov. 15, 2022
- Missouri Mining Commission Final Decision: Nexgen Silica LLC, Jan. 17, 2023
Nexgen Silica LLC did not have any appeals to the Supreme Court. Therefore, the Court of Appeals issued a mandate on Nov. 9, 2023, and found the Department of Natural Resources' position was justified.