On the recordMay 8, 2019
Mining companies took advantage, extracting over $300 billion of precious metals from public land without paying a cent in royalties.
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congress.govMining companies took advantage, extracting over $300 billion of precious metals from public land without paying a cent in royalties.
Highlighting the financial exploitation by mining companies under current laws.
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