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, Eastern Asia 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Measures for the Deduction and Exemption of Charges for Using the Mineral Prospecting Right and Mining Right. Legislation | China | 2000 Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Management/conservation, Tax/levy, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the Administration of Invitation to Bid, Auction, and Quotation Concerning Mineral Prospecting Right and Mining Right (for Trial Implementation). Legislation | China | 2003 Keyword: Minerals, Mining, Access right, Concession, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX