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Commission on Mineral Resources

The Commission on Mineral Resources Board is funded from fees collected from the Mining, Geothermal, and Oil & Gas industries.  The Commission on Mineral Resources Board does not receive funds from the State General Fund

The staff of the Division of Minerals meets quarterly with the Commission on Mineral Resources which is responsible for advising the Governor and Legislature on mineral related issues. Seven members are appointed by the Governor to four year terms. The Commission also adopts the regulations administered by the division.  

Commissioner Title
Fred D. Gibson, Jr. Chairman; General Public
Dennis Bryan Vice-Chairman; Small-Scale Mining and Prospecting
Richard DeLong Large-Scale Mining
John Mudge Large-Scale Mining
David Parker Exploration and Development
John H. Snow Geothermal Resources
John Stout Oil & Gas

Agendas and Minutes