Environmental
Montana's 'Metal Mine Reclamation Act' requires active mining operations to:
ACease all operations within 5 years
BPost financial assurance (bonds or other security) to fund reclamation when mining concludes, ensuring the state is not left with cleanup costs✓ Correct
CTransfer ownership to the state upon completion
DMine only in areas already impacted by previous mining
Explanation
Montana's Metal Mine Reclamation Act requires mine operators to post financial assurance (reclamation bonds) before mining begins, ensuring funds are available to reclaim the site after mining ends, protecting the state and public from abandoned mine costs.
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