Extends the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to include hardrock minerals.
The MERICA Act of 2026 amends the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to include hardrock minerals. This includes minerals found in sedimentary or other rocks, base metals, and precious metals. The Act excludes coal, oil, oil shale, gas, sodium, potassium, sulfur, and mineral materials subject to the Materials Act of 1947. The changes apply to leases and acquisitions of lands by the United States.
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