107.32 Liability of mining companies. A mining company is liable for damages for mining-related injuries resulting from its prospecting, mining, refining or smelting in this state if, and to the degree that, the elements of liability are established in accordance with law, regardless of any change in the nature of the ownership of the interests in the prospecting or mining site, refinery or smelter held by the mining company and regardless of any reorganization, merger, consolidation or liquidation affecting the mining company.
History: 1979 c. 353.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 107 - Mining and metal recovery.
107.01 - Rules governing mining rights.
107.02 - Mining statement; penalty.
107.04 - Lessee's fraud; failure to work mine.
107.11 - Account of nonferrous metallic minerals received.
107.15 - Requirements for mineral exploration.
107.20 - Maximum term for exploration mining leases.
107.25 - Right to cancel exploration mining leases; recording.
107.31 - Claims against mining damage appropriation.
107.32 - Liability of mining companies.
107.33 - Limitations on claims and actions for mining-related injuries.