Trump Opens 2.93 Million Acres in Utah to Mining After Monument Protections Lifted
President Donald Trump removed monument protections from approximately 2.93 million acres at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah in July 2026. The decision followed presidential proclamations that set a 60-day waiting period before the lands could be opened up. On September 11, the affected areas became eligible for new mining claims and certain mineral activities. The move has faced pushback from conservation groups and environmental advocates who oppose the rollback of protections.
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