Key mining Legislation of China

China is the world's leading producer of coal, gold, and most rare earth minerals. However, the country has limited resources for certain commodities, such as high-quality metallurgical coal and nickel. Historically, China’s mining sector has been fragmented, however the Government in recent years the Government has encouraged consolidation to improve efficiency, safety and environmental compliance.  China’s mineral resource and reserve classification system is in the process of being revised to be more in-line with international standards. China’s key mining legislation includes the Mineral Resources Law of the PRC, the Catalogue for Guidance of Foreign Investment in Industry, and China's Policy on Mineral Resources (2003) ... More: Key mining Legislation of China