HB1258

South Dakota lithium mining operations will now be subject to the same permitting, reporting, and land reclamation requirements that currently apply to other types of mining like sand, gravel, and rock extraction. Companies mining lithium will need to obtain annual licenses, comply with specific environmental standards, and be responsible for reclaiming disturbed lands. This change brings lithium mining under South Dakota's existing mining regulation framework rather than allowing it to operate under different rules.