Unlike in Most Countries, Subsurface Mineral Rights in the United

question 30

Multiple Choice

Unlike in most countries, subsurface mineral rights in the United States often belong to:

• A) the government
• B) the landowner
• C) the county
• D) private mining companies
• E) government mining companies

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