Land Utilized for Mineral Resources Exploration

Given the uncertainties in mineral resources exploration, applications for land used for mineral resource exploration are for temporary land use, and such approvals must be obtained from the land administrative authorities of the people's governments above county level.   In addition, contracts for temporary land use for this purpose must be signed with the relevant local land administrative authorities or rural  collective  organizations  or village committee.

According to the contract terms, a land indemnification fee must be paid for the temporary use of the land and the term for temporary use must not exceed two years.

Use of Land for Mining Enterprises

Foreign-owned mining enterprises must apply for land use to the local land administrative authorities where the land they wish to explore is located, with their mining business license, project approval document and other relevant documents.

Land use right for a certain term upon consideration need to be purchased. Land administrative authorities of the people's governments at municipalities and county level will need to sign the <State-Owned Land Use Right Assignment Contract> or <State-Owned Land Lease Contract> with foreign owned mining enterprises. Foreign-owned mining enterprises won't start their work until obtain land use right granted by the <State-Owned Land Use Right Certificate>.