Event: Country Safeguard Systems: East Asia PRC: Mineral Resources Law of the People's Republic of China 01 January 1997 View File This Law is enacted in accordance with theConstitutionofthePeople'sRepublicofChina, with a view to developing the mining industry, promoting the exploration, development, utilizationand protection of mineral resources and ensuring the present and long-term needs of the socialistmodernization programme. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Social Development and Protection