or products derived from hardrock minerals. (b) Liability The claim or leaseholder, or any operator to whom the claim or lease holder has assigned the obligation to make royalty payments under the claim or lease and any person who controls such claim or lease holder or operator, shall be liable for payment of such royalties. (c) Disposition Of the revenues collected under this title, including rents, royalties, claim maintenance fees, interest charges, fines, and penalties— (1) 25 percent shall be paid to the State within the boundaries of which the leased, licensed, or claimed lands, or operations subject to such interest charges, fines, or penalties are or were located