Mining Rights

I found an interesting article on mining rights. Some guy in BC went and bought up the mining rights on his neighbour's 150 acre property for 50 bucks. Now he can legally wander around and look around, including spray painting trees and rocks. He has done some other things as well, such as leave empty beer cans and take down for sale signs, but has not been charged.

I think this is a case where the law needs to be refined.

Take a read for yourself and let me know what you think. ;)

http://thetyee.ca/News/2006/06/14/MiningRights/