# Minn. R. 6125.0200: DEFINITIONS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_0200

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 6125.0200
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Chapter 6125 / Part 6125.0200

## Text

Subpart 1. Scope of terms. For purposes of parts 6125.0100 to 6125.0700 , the following words have the meanings given them. Subp. 1a. Associated mineral products. "Associated mineral products" means those intermingled or associated materials and substances recovered from each ton of crude ore mined from the mining unit that are excluded from the definition of metallic minerals. Subp. 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources of the state of Minnesota, or the commissioner's designated representative. Subp. 2a. Metallic minerals. "Metallic minerals," whether singular or plural, means any mineral substances of a metalliferous nature, except iron ores and taconite ores. Subp. 3. Mining unit. "Mining unit" means the land and water area designated as such by the commissioner, wherein the state owns an interest in the minerals and mineral rights. Subp. 4. Ton. "Ton" means 2,000 pounds avoirdupois after removal of all free moisture from the material weighed, by drying at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Subp. 5. Troy ounce. "Troy ounce" means a unit of mass equal to 480 grains or 31.1035 grams or 1.0971 avoirdupois ounces.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 6125.0100 PURPOSE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_0100.md)
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- [Minn. R. 6125.0500 PUBLIC SALE OF LEASES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_0500.md)
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- [Minn. R. 6125.0610 PREFERENCE RIGHTS LEASES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_0610.md)
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- [Minn. R. 6125.6000 AUTHORITY FOR RULES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_6000.md)
- [Minn. R. 6125.6100 APPLICATION PROCESS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_6100.md)
- [Minn. R. 6125.6200 LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_6125_6200.md)
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