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Who owns the mineral resources?
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Mineral resources belong to the state, and The State Council exercises the ownership of mineral resources on behalf of the state. The state ownership of surface or underground mineral resources shall not change due to the different ownership or right of use of the land to which they are attached. All levels of people's governments shall strengthen the protection of mineral resources. No unit or individual is allowed to encroach upon or damage mineral resources by any means.
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Is it necessary to pay fees for the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources?
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The exploration and exploitation of mineral resources shall be subject to the payment of fees in accordance with relevant state regulations. The State Council may, depending on different circumstances, stipulate the reduction or exemption of relevant fees.
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What is a mining right?
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Exploration rights and mining rights are collectively referred to as mining rights.
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What are the ways of transferring mining rights?
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Mining rights shall be granted through competitive methods such as bidding, auction or listing, except where laws, administrative regulations or The State Council stipulate that they can be granted through agreement or other means.
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Who stipulates the division of the authority for the transfer of mining rights?
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The division of the authority for the transfer of mining rights shall be prescribed by The State Council. The natural resources authorities of the people's governments at or above the county level shall organize the transfer of mining rights in accordance with the prescribed authority.
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