Rules for the Implementation of the Mineral Resources Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Exploration Liability/compensation Minerals Mining Inspection Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Rules 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 44 Articles. Full text Chinese Website www.mlr.gov.cn