These Regulations, consisting of 23 Articles, are enacted according to the Regional National Autonomy Law, the Law of Mineral Resources, aiming to strengthen the mineral resource exploration, exploitation, utilization and protection. For the purpose of the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, entities shall obtain prospecting and mining rights respectively. Enterprises and individuals engaged in the exploitation, processing, and management of mineral resources, shall go through the annual registration formalities. The Regulations further provide for offences and penalties, supervision and inspection, etc.
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