Trump removed protections from 2.93 million acres; land now open to mining claims

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In July 2026, Donald Trump removed monument protections from about 2.93 million acres at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah.

Key facts

  • In July 2026, Donald Trump removed monument protections from about 2.93 million acres at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:58:57 UTC.

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