Downloadable Mining Database

Save mlDOS.zip to a directory. mlDOS.zip contains two files: a zipped database file gismines.dbf and documentation file mines.html. Unzip the database file and open it using a spreadsheet or database application. The documentation file can be viewed directly using an internet browser application.

Description

This coverage contains data from the Division of Mineral Resources Mined Lands permit files.

The database contains most mines permitted since 1983 but only a limited number of mines from before 1983.
Coordinate locations are approximate.
The version of the database has not been completely error checked. Some errors in location or attribute values may exist.
The data set may contain multiple points at a single location.
Mines in the database that lack coordinates or that have grossly incorrect coordinates do not appear in the data set.

Accuracy

Mines have areal extent but are shown as points. The locations in the coverage were obtained from a number of sources. Locations have generally been scaled from USGS 71/2 minute topographic maps provided by the applicant. The location may be either the approximate centroid of the mine or the point where the mine access road enters a public road. This data has not been field verified but is expected to be within 100 meters of the actual facility location. The data should not be used for precise determination of facility buildings, property or mine entrances. It is most useful for determining general locations of mines. All locations are in NAD 83.

Contact

Division of Mineral Resources
625 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12233-6500
dmninfo@gw.dec.state.ny.us
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5020.html

Database Fields

Database fields for mining datasets
FIELD NAME	EXPLANATION
Mineid	The mine identification code (a character item). The first digit is the region number and digits 2-4 are an accession number within the region.
Companynam	The name of the permittee.
Status	Status of Mine (Mine Status Codes)
Minename	The name of the mine.
Commodity	Mineral resource that has been mined or is planned to be mined; typically a sediment, soil, mineral ore or rock type.
Acresrecla	Total acres reclaimed since 1975.
Acresbb	Net affected acres.
Acresaffec	Total acres affected by mining since 1975.
Acreslifeo	Life of Mine acres.
Phone	Permittee phone number.
Address1	Permittee address.
Address2	Permittee address.
City	Permittee city.
State	Permittee state.
Zip1	Permittee zip code.
Zip2	Permittee additional zip code.
Issuedate	Permit issue date.
enddate	Permit expiration date
Finsecamt	Amount of financial security required to ensure reclamation.
DecID	Regulatory compliance Facility Information System identification number.
Latitude	Latitude (decimal). NAD83
Longitude	Longitude (decimal). NAD 83
County	County name where mine is located.
Acrescontr	Total acreage controlled by permittee at mine site
Pstatus	Status of Mine Permit(s).
Mapflag	Denotes mine type code for use in mapping. (Mapflag Codes)
Undgnd	Denotes an underground mine (e.g. accessed by slope, shaft or drift).
Town	Town where mine is located.

Mine Status Codes
A Active
R Reclaimed
E Expired; not reclaimed
P Pending; permit not issued
T Transfer of permit to another mine
N Never permitted
Q Temporary code for other mines

Mine Permit Status Codes
Status Code	Explanation
EXP	Expired
MOD	Modification
NEV	Never Permitted
NEW	NEW
PEN	Pending
PRE	Pre NY_Mines 3
REN	Renewal
TRA	Transferred

Mapflag (Mine type) Codes Used for Mapping
Mapflag Codes	Explanation
C	Consolidated Materials Surface
CR	Reclaimed Consolidated Materials Surface Mine
UC	Unconsolidated Materials Surface Mine
UCR	Reclaimed Unconsolidated Materials Surface Mine
UNG	Underground Mine
UNGR	Reclaimed Underground Mine