Unlike in most countries, subsurface mineral rights in the United States often belong to:
A) the government
B) government mining companies
C) the county government
D) religious organizations
E) none of the other choices are correct

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In the United States, subsurface mineral rights can be privately owned, which is different from many other countries where such rights typically belong to the government.

Unlike in Most Countries, Subsurface Mineral Rights in the United