The Bush administration is reversing several hardrock mining rules, which will make it easier for companies to mine gold, silver, copper and other minerals on federal property.
The Bush administration is reversing several hardrock mining rules issued by former President Clinton, which will make it easier for companies to mine gold, silver, copper and other minerals on federal property.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently published a rule that retains the requirement that hardrock companies post bonds sufficient to cover cleanup expenses after mining is complete.