Prospectors rush to stake claims on Bears Ears after Trump opens monument to drilling

The Trump administration's decision to open the Bears Ears National Monument to commercial development has triggered immediate interest from mining and energy companies seeking extraction permits in the Utah wilderness area.

First covered Sep 28, 2026 · 1:15 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-09-28 (#19)

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