17 Jul 2025

⚒️Rescission of Solid Minerals Leasing Regulations

Rescission of Regulations Regarding Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale

Summary

This direct final rule rescinds portions of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulations that address the Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale--Areas Available for Leasing and Hardrock Mineral Development Contracts; Processing and Milling Arrangements.

Agencies

  • Interior Department
  • Land Management Bureau

Business Impact ?

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The rescission of regulations regarding solid mineral leasing will affect compliance and operational costs for businesses involved in mineral leasing, potentially reducing bureaucratic burdens. These changes may encourage more exploration and extraction activity, impacting financial planning.

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