Mining Law Reform and Balanced Resource Management
EMD-78-93
Published: Feb 27, 1979. Publicly Released: Feb 27, 1979.
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An assessment of trends in hardrock mining in the United States is provided and recommendations are made to reform the Mining Law of 1872 so that current needs and values associated with public land mineral resources can be accommodated. This report is particularly concerned with promoting reform that will provide for social and environmental necessities while not adversely affecting mineral availability in the United States.
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ConservationEnvironmental policiesExplorationLand managementLand use lawMineral bearing landsMineral resourcesMining industryMining legislationPublic lands