Under the U.S. General Mining Act of 1872

a. Corporations must pay high royalties for mineral exploitation rights
b. All mineral reserves belong to the U.S. Government
c. Mineral resource conservation is encouraged
d. Royalties for mineral exploitation rights are very low
e. Taxes are imposed on the use of primary resources

Answer: d. Royalties for mineral exploitation rights are very low

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