Under the 1872 US General Mining Law, mining companies are required to pay what percentage of their profits in taxes?

A. 2 percent
B. 8 percent
C. 12.5 percent
D. 15 percent
E. No taxes are paid on mining profits.


Answer: E. No taxes are paid on mining profits..

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