Alan Lowenthal actually said...
Not only could we create a permitting system designed specifically for hardrock mining and establish a reclamation program for abandoned hardrock mines, we could also finally make it so that companies can no longer extract billions of dollars of gold, silver, copper, and other precious metals from public lands without paying a dime of royalties to the American taxpayers.
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Advocating for mining reform to ensure companies pay royalties for resource extraction.
03/14/2018