### Question
How does HOMESTEADS define mineral activities?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 299*, **mineral activities** is defined as:

> any activity for, related to or incidental to mineral exploration, mining, and beneficiation activities for any locatable mineral on a mining claim

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 299*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-HOMESTEADS > SUBCHAPTER X-STOCK-RAISING HOMESTEAD**

