Interim Measures for the Administration of Special Funds for Risk Exploration of Foreign Mineral Resources. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Authorization/permit Exploration Minerals Inspection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Measures are formulated for the purpose of implementing the strategy of “Going Global”, encouraging and leading geological exploration entities and mineral enterprises to explore and exploit mineral resources (excluding petroleum and natural gas) abroad, strengthening the administration of special funds for risk exploration of foreign mineral resources , and improving the benefits from using the funds. The Measures consist of 19 Articles divided into 5 Chapters: General Provisions; Eligibility Conditions; Budget Management; Supervision and Administration; Supplementary Provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.rerc.com.cn