### Question
How is the term mineral activities defined?


### Answer
The term **mineral activities** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 299* as the following:

> 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**

