Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 859, also known as the Locatable Minerals Act, aims to make changes to the regulations surrounding locatable minerals on public domain land in the United States. The bill seeks to streamline the process for individuals and companies seeking to mine for locatable minerals, such as gold, silver, and copper, on federal lands.

One of the key provisions of the bill is to reduce the amount of paperwork and bureaucratic hurdles that miners currently face when applying for permits to mine on public lands. The bill also aims to clarify the rights and responsibilities of miners, as well as the federal government, in regards to mining activities on public lands.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect the environment and ensure that mining activities do not harm sensitive ecosystems or wildlife habitats. This includes requirements for miners to clean up and restore the land after mining activities have ceased. Overall, the Locatable Minerals Act seeks to strike a balance between promoting responsible mining practices and protecting the environment. The bill has garnered support from both industry groups and environmental organizations, who see it as a step towards modernizing and improving the regulations surrounding mining on public lands.