Manatee County Government
Mining FAQs
Frequently asked questions about phosphate and borrow pit mining.
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1. What type of mining occurs in Manatee County?
Phosphate and borrow pit mining.
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2. What companies do the phosphate mining in Manatee County?
Only one company in Manatee County - Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC.
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3. Where are the phosphate mining properties?
Refer to Mosaic Inc. Property Ownership Map.
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4. The phosphate minerals are severed from land I am considering buying. What should I do?
We recommend strongly that you obtain a real estate attorney possessing knowledge in mineral issues. Purchasing land without minerals may result in serious problems.
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5. Once mining is completed how do the companies leave the land?
Reclamation of disturbed lands has been mandatory since 1975. The mining company must return the lands to beneficial uses in accordance with their Development Orders and Master Mining Plans.
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6. How are the mining companies (borrow pits & phosphate mines) regulated?
Borrow Pits are regulated locally in accordance with Section 732 of the LDC. In addition, they must obtain approval of a Special Permit and Operating Permit. Phosphate companies are regulated in Manatee County by Ordinance 04-39, “The Manatee County Phosphate Mining Code.” Prior to mining, they must receive approval of a Development Order, Rezone, and Master Mining Plan & Operating Permit
