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A patented mining claim gives the owner the rights to all minerals and other resources on the land, including timber, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Holders of patented claims have purchased their land from the government to start a mining operation.
Source:
U.S. Department of the Interior: Mining Claim Information
Montana Department of Revenue: Application for Nonproductive, Patented Mining Claim Status (.pdf)
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