The Ministry of Natural Resources said the Implementing Regulations of the Mineral Resources Law take effect today. The rules detail mine ecological-restoration requirements, designate mining-right holders as the responsible parties for restoration, and state that transferors who falsify restoration matters remain liable after transfers, closing loopholes that allowed firms to evade remediation.

2026-06-15

The Ministry of Natural Resources said the Implementing Regulations of the Mineral Resources Law take effect today. The rules detail mine ecological-restoration requirements, designate mining-right holders as the responsible parties for restoration, and state that transferors who falsify restoration matters remain liable after transfers, closing loopholes that allowed firms to evade remediation.