Regulations for Registering to Explore For Mineral Resources Using the Block System. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Exploration Registration Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Regulations are formulated, in accordance with the Mineral resources Law of the people's Republic of China, in an effort to strengthen the administration of mineral resources exploration, safeguard the lawful rights and interests of exploration licensees, maintain the exploration order, and promote the wise development of the mining industry. The Text consists of 42 Articles. Full text Chinese Website www.mlr.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