Century-Old Mining Law May Become Greener
While some witnesses continued to praise the Mining Law of 1872, others urged the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to bring it up to speed by, for instance, imposing royalties on mining companies, giving more attention to other public land uses and adding restrictions to prevent further environmental damage.
“Mining is a legitimate...
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