Mine Permitting & Compliance

Successful mine permitting and long-term regulatory compliance require experienced scientists and engineers who understand both the operational goals of mine owners and the complex regulatory environment governing mining activities. Hydrometrics provides comprehensive mine permitting, compliance, and design support for:

• Hard Rock Mining

• Industrial Mineral Mining

• Coal Mining

Our multidisciplinary team brings deep expertise in surface water and groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, alluvial valley floor studies, geochemistry, soils investigations, and environmental monitoring. We have extensive experience working within federal and state regulatory frameworks, including Office of Surface Mining (OSM) regulations, to support effective permitting and compliance strategies.

Hydrometrics has supported mining projects across the western United States, including baseline site investigations, mine and facility design, reclamation planning, and permitting for both new mines and expansions of existing operations. Our services span active and inactive mine sites and include environmental monitoring, water resource investigations, reclamation design, and remediation of contaminated sites.

We also assist clients with a wide range of compliance and permitting issues, including water supply development, water rights, water treatment, discharge permitting, and stormwater management. Our team is committed to applying proven methodologies alongside innovative technologies to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.