For example, many mining corporations operate in countries where the rule of law is not applied in a fair way by local governments.

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The rule would not apply to valid, previously filed mining claims.

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In August of last year, the SEC adopted a new rule on disclosures for companies in the oil, gas, and mining sectors.

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