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Show 5 Constructive Mining I Policy Is Essential I Laws that are discouraging to the I mining industry are in opposition to I the general prosperity and progress H of the entire nation. E As our civilization develops, an ade- quate, fair priced supply of metals a becomes a constantly more impera- E tive need. In recent years the min- I ing industry has revolutionized itself, I until, at the present time, the science I of metal recovery, marketing and min- 1 ing wage standards are at the highest I point in history. I Yet many laws are proposed, and snmrtimes passed, that regulate too 1 -tringently the activities of the indus- I ry. Fair laws, that protect both the 1 industry and the public, and reason- able taxes are imperative. But bur- rlrnscme legislation, such as mining I has been submitted to in the past, i benefitc no one. |
