General Mining Act

Senator Craig’s Mining Law

Both Congress and the Senate have drafted new versions of the Mining Act. Host Steve Curwood talks to Senator Larry Craig, the chief sponsor of the Senate bill. Craig agrees that mining interests need to pay higher prices, but argues that Congressional reform costs too much and relies too heavily on Federal restrictions.

Cracking the Hard Rock Mining Law

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Claiming Public Lands

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