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Provides information on the condition of the mineral industry in South Dakota in 2003. Decrease in gold production; Average price of gold during the year; Amount of silver recovered by Wharf.

The article reports on the industrial minerals industry in South Dakota. In 2007, production of gold went down although it was able to maintain its position as the leading mineral commodity of the state in terms of value. Three exploration were given out in South Dakota, two of which are for gold and uranium. Production of limestone in 2007 total to 3.2 million tons while it is 2.9 million tons for quartzite. Acid water treatment at the Gilt Edge Superfund site will be continued by the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) until 2008.

The article offers a look at the operation and performance of the mineral industry in South Dakota in 2006. It reports the increase in the production and value of gold during the year. It describes the exploration projects of mining companies, such as GCC Dacotah, Powertech and Capella Resources. It also explores the production of limestone, gravel and industrial minerals.

Examines the performance of the mineral industries in South Dakota in 2005. Decrease in gold production and value in 2005; Average price of gold; Reclamation projects completed by Barrick Gold's Homestake Mine in Lead.

Presents an overview of the trends and status of the mining industry in South Dakota in 2004. Decline in gold production; Average price of gold in 2004; Increase in the value of silver; Reason behind the closure of the waste water treatment plant of Homestake in August 2004.