Dept of Mines Minerals and Energy

Mineral Mining Industry Recognized for Safety and Reclamation

Virginia's mineral miners worked over four million hours in 2018 without a lost time accident.

e-Forms Centers

Submit electronic forms online to each of our divisions. View reports, lookup certifications, and much more…
Mapping Center

Provides public access to information and data related to energy resources, mining operations, geologic features, and abandoned mines more…
Public Meetings

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Laws and Regulations

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DMME is an EEO Employer – We encourage Veterans to apply, this includes AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni!

For agency opportunities or information, please contact Gail F. Vance at (804)692-3215.

Citizen Assistance

Who to contact for mining related activities, orphaned mines, and worker safety…
File a FOIA Request

The Freedom of Information Act guarantees access to public records…
DMME Web Store

Purchase or download educational materials, publications, and topographic maps…

National Reclamation Award

OSMRE honors DMME for the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Small Project Award for work at the Mid-Lothian Mines Park in Chesterfield County, Virginia.…

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DMME’S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM RESULTS IN HEALTHIER STREAMS

Virginia’s coalfield streams continue to improve. Sampling for 50 watershed stations in the fall of 2017 showed the ecosystems were steadily improving.…

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DMME Awarded for Leadership in Energy Efficiency

DMME programs encouraging and increasing energy efficiency in the Commonwealth were awarded for excellence by the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council…

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Kids In The Creek

The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy participates in an annual event…

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