Mineral Management Program

The Minerals Section of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) is responsible for mining/ mineral activities on State Trust land. Its primary obligation is to maximize revenues from processing and administering leases on State Trust lands for commodities including sand and gravel, cinders, all mineral, borrow, and decorative stone while considering the long term best interest of the Trust.  Arizona’s public schools are the primary State Trust beneficiary.  The right to explore for and produce mineral commodities on State Trust land may be accomplished by obtaining one of the following mineral-related permits or leases.   More >>

Map of Mineral Leases on State Trust Land

Energy Minerals Management Program

The Minerals Section of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) is responsible for energy exploration and production activities on State Trust land. Its primary obligation is to maximize revenues from processing and administering leases on State Trust lands for commodities including oil & gas, CO2, helium, and geothermal resources while considering the long term best interest of the Trust.  Arizona’s public schools are the primary State Trust beneficiary.  The right to explore for and produce energy mineral commodities on State Trust land is accomplished by obtaining the following mineral-related lease.    More >>

Minerals Section Contact Information

Arizona State Land Department
MINERALS SECTION
1616 West Adams Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
602-542-2687
fax 602-542-3507
www.azland.gov