The mining law that governs the exploration and mining of hard rock minerals on U.S.public lands was passed into law in what year?
A)1992
B)1972
C)1952
D)1932
E)1872

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The mining law that governs the exploration and mining of hard rock minerals on U.S. public lands was passed into law in 1872, making it the oldest federal land management law still in effect.

The Mining Law That Governs the Exploration and Mining of Hard