Open-pit dirt mining operation given OK

Open-pit dirt mining operation given OK

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors spent much of its Monday meeting debating a proposed open-pit dirt mining operation on County Road 122, first granting an appeal challenging the county’s zoning interpretation before ultimately approving a conditional use permit allowing the project to expand. The site is owned by JWM Development, which purchased the property in 2025. The discussion began with an appeal from resident Jordan Daniels, who …