Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining Land Reclamation Bond
Overview
Mining in Utah without a reclamation bond? That's not an option the state gives you. Operators working on lands covered by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining must secure a Land Reclamation Bond before any surface-disturbing activity begins. This bond guarantees that when the work is done, the land will be properly restored — graded, revegetated, and returned to a condition that meets the Division's reclamation standards. If you leave the site unrestored or walk away from your obligations, the bond is there to fund cleanup so the environment and the public don't bear that cost.
Who Needs This Bond?
Hard rock miners, coal operators, and other surface-disturbing mining operations regulated by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining all need this bond. If you're pulling a mining permit from DOGM — whether you're extracting minerals, operating a quarry, or running any operation that breaks ground on Utah lands subject to state reclamation law — you are the principal this bond is written for. Any operator who disturbs land and has a legal obligation to restore it under Utah's mining reclamation program needs this bond on file before work starts.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the State of Utah, the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, and the public from the cost of an operator's failure to reclaim disturbed land. It covers revegetation, grading, stabilization, and any other reclamation work required by your approved mining permit. If contamination, erosion, or environmental damage results from improper closure or abandonment, the bond provides the financial assurance the Division needs to remediate the site. It is not liability insurance — it is a compliance guarantee that ensures the land gets restored according to the reclamation plan you submitted.
When is it Required?
Before DOGM issues or approves your mining permit, you will be required to post this bond. The Division calculates the required bond amount based on your approved reclamation plan and the estimated cost to complete reclamation if the operator defaults. You cannot begin surface-disturbing operations under a Utah mining permit until the bond is filed and accepted by the Division. Renewal or adjustment of the bond may also be required when permit acreage increases or reclamation obligations change.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Utah requirement administered exclusively by the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining. It applies to mining and surface-disturbing operations on lands subject to DOGM's jurisdiction across Utah — there is no county-by-county variation. The bond is filed directly with DOGM and must remain in force for the life of the permit and until all reclamation obligations are formally released by the Division.
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