Which of the following statements is false concerning the 1872 Mining Law?
A. There were no provisions for reclamation or restoration of the mined land.
B. Mining companies were not required to inform the federal government of the locations of the deposits they were mining.
C. Mining companies were required to pay royalties on the materials mined to the federal government to help pay for the enforcement of the legislation.
D. The style of mining was not regulated by the federal government.
Answer: C
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