Summary
Get ready for some fireworks in Carbon County! A new coal mine is being proposed, and the folks in Scofield are already pushing back. This could get loud.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
This mine could bring jobs, but at what cost to the local environment and quality of life?
The mining company and potentially those looking for new jobs in the area stand to gain.
The residents of Scofield, who are concerned about the mine's impact on their community, are the ones most directly opposed.
Mentions & discussions (4)
PUBLIC NOTICE – APPLICATION FOR PERMIT RENEWAL – UTAH LAND RESOURCES, INC. – BOX 910 – EAST CARBON, UTAH 84520 – TOWER MINE
Notice is hereby given that Utah Land Resources, Inc. submitted an “Application for Permit Renewal” under R645-303-230 for Permit C/007/019 for the Tower Mine to the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining. The...
Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining Public Notice
The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining announces a revised Notice of Intention to commence large mining operations for Chalk Hills Quarry. Mining activities will impact the area located -110. 77040 longitude and 39.147535 latitude, Emery County, Ut...
New coal mine proposed in Carbon County; Scofield residents push back
New coal mine proposed in Carbon County; Scofield residents push back KSL.com
Crews work to seal off mine, limit hazardous smoke from Carbon County coal fire
Crews work to seal off mine, limit hazardous smoke from Carbon County coal fire KUTV
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