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Biden plan would overhaul 151-year-old mining laws

Matthew Daly Associated Press//September 12, 2023//

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Biden plan would overhaul 151-year-old mining laws

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The Biden administration is recommending changes to a 151-year-old law that governs mining for copper, gold and other hardrock minerals on U.S.-owned lands, including making companies for the first time pay royalties on what they extract. (Deposit Photos)

Biden plan would overhaul 151-year-old mining laws

Matthew Daly Associated Press//September 12, 2023//

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is recommending changes to a 151-year-old law that governs mining for copper, gold and other hardrock minerals on U.S.-owned lands, including making companies for...

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