Minnesota Statutes Lands and Minerals (Ch. 92-94) § 93.05. Holder of lease

Subd. 3. Attorney general to institute condemnation. (a) Upon written request of the holder of any mineral lease from the state, not in default, with the approval of the commissioner of natural resources, the attorney general shall institute, in the name of the state, proceedings to acquire by condemnation any lands, rights-of-way, drainage or flowage rights, easements or other interests necessary in connection with prospecting for or mining the ore covered by the lease. All costs and expenses of the proceedings and all damages awarded therein shall be paid by the holder of the lease.

(b) In any eminent domain proceedings under this section, any value which the land taken may have by reason of its location or availability for the depositing of stripping, tailings or other wastes from general mining operations in its vicinity, or for the erection of buildings or structures thereon in connection with such operations, shall be considered in determining the damages to be awarded the owner of the land.