Uncle Sam Auctions Utah Coal: Bid Now or Miss the Black Gold Rush!
Published Date: 9/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is putting up a chunk of coal land in Emery County, Utah, called the Little Eccles Tract, for sale to the highest bidder. This means companies interested in mining coal can submit sealed bids to try and win the rights. The sale follows important laws and could impact local jobs and energy resources soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Federal Coal Lease Offered in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management will offer the federal coal resources in the Little Eccles Tract (UTU-92226) in Emery County, Utah for competitive sale by sealed bid. The sale will be conducted under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and applicable implementing regulations, allowing companies to submit sealed bids to try to win the lease rights.
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