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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 27-231 (2026)

Definition of mineral

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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, "mineral" means all metallic ore minerals and industrial minerals other than common variety minerals as defined in section 27-271.  

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1962–2002 · leading case: Tanner Companies v. Arizona State Land Dep't, 688 P.2d 1075 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984).
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Tanner Companies v. Arizona State Land Dep't, 688 P.2d 1075 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 4× “In holding that they were not, the court indicated that it would construe the Arizona mining laws in conformity with the laws and policies governing public lands of the United States: “We are satisfied that the views we have expressed here are consistent with and keep Arizona in…”
State Land Dep't v. Tucson Rock & Sand Co., 481 P.2d 867 (Ariz. 1971). · cites it 3× “Appellee relies on the language of A.R.S. § 27-231 et seq., formerly § 11-1601 et seq.”
State v. Jones, 385 P.2d 213 (Ariz. 1963). · cites it 2× “Whether the Commissioner has discretion to deny an original mineral lease to an applicant who has discovered a valuable mineral deposit and performed all acts necessary to perfect a valid mineral claim depends upon the construction of A.R.S. §§ 27-231 et seq., which provide for…”
Farmers Inv. Co. v. Pima Mining Co., 523 P.2d 487 (Ariz. 1974). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 27-231 et seq. Pima Mining Company argues that this is a “commercial” lease which is exempt from the prohibitory provisions of the Enabling Act.”
Peeples, Inc. v. Arizona State Land Dep't Ex Rel. Anable, 59 P.3d 830 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 13× “A.R.S. § 27-231. It does not apply to common variety minerals, such as sand, gravel and waste rock.”
Woolsey v. Lassen, 371 P.2d 587 (Ariz. 1962). “The following sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes were in effect at the time of the original location of the claim: “§ 27-231. Location of mineral claim on state land “A.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 27-231(A) — 1 case
Peeples, Inc. v. Arizona State Land Dep't Ex Rel. Anable, 59 P.3d 830 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2002). “A.R.S. § 27-231. It does not apply to common variety minerals, such as sand, gravel and waste rock.”
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