What to Know About the General Mining Law
May 02, 2022
In May 2022, the U.S. General Mining Law will celebrate its 150th...
The U.S. mining industry deserves and requires our support:
Yet, these benefits only begin to explain why Representative Raul Grijalva’s (D-Ariz) aim to overhaul the Mining Law is a bad idea.
Simply put, Rep. Grijalva’s bill: 1) demonstrates a misunderstanding of how U.S. mining is regulated, 2) would impose punitive high royalties (12.5% gross), and 3) would crush the competitiveness of our hardrock mining industry.