New legislation, innovation, and partnerships strengthen responsible energy and mineral developmentSALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (OGM) is highlighting its role as a proactive, forward-thinking agency working behind the scenes to ensure the state’s energy and mineral resources are developed responsibly, efficiently and safely. As Utah continues to grow, OGM plays a critical role …
Juniper Canyon Large Mine Permit Approved by Division of Oil Gas and Mining
Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (OGM) has approved South Valley Rock Products’ large mine permit application for the Juniper Canyon development at 14822 S Juniper Crest Road in Herriman. The approval was made according to state rules and regulations. South Valley Rock Products provided a complete mining plan that met all division requirements, including: Posting a reclamation bond …
Division to Oversee Critical Infrastructure and Mining Study
During the 2024 legislative session, House Bill 502 was passed, directing the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to study critical infrastructure materials operations and related mining to understand Utah’s current and future needs better. Critical infrastructure materials are sand, gravel, or rock aggregate, and operations are the extraction, excavation, processing, or reprocessing of those materials. The study focuses on …