Mining explosives would be more tightly regulated by bill headed to state House

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 834

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Responding to concerns from residents near a controversial mine on the edge of the Black Hills, a committee of South Dakota lawmakers advanced legislation Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre that would subject mining explosives to tighter regulation.

Residents near Piedmont are concerned about blasting at a planned 300-acre limestone quarry. The mine plans to begin operations in August.

The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee approved a bill from Rep. Terri Jorgenson, …

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