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China’s revised Mineral Resources Law means all mine registrations and approvals are now controlled by the Ministry of Natural Resources, ending local governments’ ability to license operations independently
This shift is driving stricter oversight, with miners now required to clarify production plans and submit resource assessments by September 30, 2025
Authorities are pressing for production cuts, tougher compliance, and more rigorous project evaluations, signalling an end to unrestricted lithium mine expansion—especially as several operations face shutdowns and investigations
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