Provisions on the Administration of Obtaining the Letter of Approval for Mining of Gold Minerals Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Authorization/permit Minerals Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Provisions entered into force on 1 January 2004. Abstract These Provisions are formulated in accordance of Law of the People's Republic of China on Mineral Resources (art.17) and Measures for Administration on Registration of Mining of Mineral Resources (art.5), aiming to strengthen the administration on mining of gold minerals and protect the mineral resources. Gold minerals may be exploited after having obtained the letter of approval issued by National Development and Reform Commission. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Mineral Resources Law. Legislation | China | 1986 (1996) Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Policy/planning, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Management/conservation, Tax/levy, Use restrictions, Zoning, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX