General Mining Act of 1872 for certain minerals on federal lands

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The General Mining Act of 1872 is a U.S. federal law that opened public lands to hardrock mineral exploration and claim-staking with minimal government oversight or royalties.


Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Mineral Leasing Act ("General Mining Act of 1872")
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("United States mining law")
relatedTo
Mineral Leasing Act
replaced

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