The General Mining Act of 1872 basically gave away the rights to natural resources as a way to spur development of the American West. This act is still in effect, and it’s now used to rob us of our birthright. A foreign entity can create a U.S. subsidiary, file for mineral rights, and take whatever hard-rock minerals are produced without paying a cent to “we the people.” This has happened frequently throughout our country. As often as not, after taking these resources the company shuts down or files for bankruptcy, leaving a huge mess for taxpayers. The classic example is the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund site near Deadwood. [Jim Petersen]
1/3/15
SD Peace and Justice: just say no to uranium mining
At least one South Dakota Republican calls it the "fed's war on energy" when it's really Big Energy's war on the Earth.
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