The Missouri Department of Natural Resources describes a Mining business as:

A mining business is involved with the extraction and processing of natural occuring solid minerals from the earth included precious minerals and other geological materials.

You may need some or all of the following permits for a Mining business:

Above Ground Storage Tank Registration https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/business-industry/permits-licenses-registrations/above-ground-storage-tank

Waste and Recycling

Above ground storage tanks are regulated by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. For more information, please visit their Fuel Device Safety and Accuracy Program webpage.
Hazardous Waste/ Infectious Waste Transporter License https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/business-industry/permits-licenses-registrations/hazardous-waste-infectious-waste-transporter

Waste and Recycling

If you or your business plans to transport used oil, hazardous waste (combustible liquids, corrosives, poisons/ toxins, flammable liquids, flammable solids, PCB's) or infectious waste in Missouri, you are required to obtain a Hazardous Waste Transporter License.

Even though the request is approved by both Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, you must apply for and renew the license through MoDOT. For more information, please visit MoDOT's Hazardous Waste Transport webpage.
Resource Recovery Certification https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/resource-recovery-certification

Waste and Recycling

Missouri’s Resource Recovery regulations, found in Code of State Regulations 10 CSR 25-9.020, were rescinded March 30, 2019. There are no corresponding federal regulations, therefore a resource recovery certificate is no longer required to use, reuse, legitimately recycle or reclaim hazardous waste. Please see Hazardous Secondary Materials.
Scrap Tire Hauler Permit https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/business-industry/permits-licenses-registrations/scrap-tire-hauler

Waste and Recycling

If you or your business plans to transport scrap tires (tires that are no longer suitable for their original intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect) for profit within Missouri, you are required to obtain a Waste Tire Transporter License, also known as a Scrap Tire Hauler Permit. The Solid Waste Management Law requires certain scrap tire haulers to obtain a Waste Tire Hauler Permit. You are exempt from this requirement if your activity falls into one of the following categories, provided you do not create pollution, a public nuisance or a health hazard:

  • Do not haul for consideration (monetary or non-monetary compensation) or commercial profit
  • Hauling warranty tires or new defective tires to the retailer, wholesaler or manufacturer for adjustment credit or return
  • Hauling scrap tires that were generated at their own business or residence, provided that this transportation is done using their own employees and vehicles

If you do not meet any of the exemptions listed above, then you are required to obtain a Waste Tire Hauler Permit from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). If you are unsure, please contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Waste Management Program. For more information, please visit MoDOT's Waste Tire Transport webpage.
Solid Waste Technician Certification https://dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/solid-waste-technician-certification

Waste and Recycling

Missouri solid waste disposal areas and solid waste processing facilities designated by rule, must be operated under the direction of a certified solid waste technician. For more information, please visit the department's Solid Waste Technician Certification webpage.
Water Exportation Permit https://dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/permits-certifications/exportation

Water

If you or your business want to withdraw water from any Missouri water resource for exportation outside of Missouri, you may be required to obtain a water exportation permit.