Sec. 104. Competitive leasing
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Subject to sections 111 and 112 xreference , Federal lands known to contain valuable deposits of hardrock minerals that are not covered by claims, licenses, or leases may only be open to hardrock mineral exploration or development through competitive leasing by the Secretary by such methods the Secretary may adopt by regulation and in such areas as the Secretary may determine, including nonmineral lands the Secretary considers necessary for processing or milling operations. The total area of land subject to any such lease shall not exceed 2,560 acres.
All terms and requirements for competitive leases under this section shall be the same as if the leases were issued noncompetitively under section 103(c) xreference .