Galactic Law states that first claim of mining rights on any given planet would always go to the planet's native population...
None has been found, thereby, I stake claim!!!
Mars is unclaimable under the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, the treaty prohibits countries from claiming property in space, but I stake my claim of ownership as an individual - So There
As the holder of such claim, I established the only Martian Mining District - hence, Article XII of the
Martian General Mining Laws of 2012, "Monuments are not required when legal description clearly states the boundaries of land covered by mining claim"Legal Description: In its Entirety, the Fourth Rock from the Sun, the second smallest planet in the Earth's Solar System.
I'll set aside a National Park in the Southern Polar region for Liberals and Democrats, and Environmentalists to enjoy...
I sure hope they come soon
Ron in WA