新《矿产资源法》实施，专家建议加速提升矿业法治服务水平

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the new Mineral Resources Law on July 1 is crucial for ensuring national mineral resource security, protecting the legal rights of mining rights holders, and promoting green and high-quality development in the mining industry [1][2] Group 1: Legal Framework and Industry Development - The new Mineral Resources Law and the Energy Law provide new development opportunities in the mineral and energy sectors, emphasizing the importance of legal services in navigating complex human and natural interactions [2] - The new law is seen as a milestone in China's mining legal framework, focusing on national mineral resource security and creating multiple institutional systems [2] - With the new law's implementation, there is a surge in compliance needs for mining enterprises, necessitating adjustments in mining rights acquisition, land use legalization, exploration, and ecological restoration plans [2] Group 2: County-Level Economic Development - County-level economies are vital for national economic development, with over half of the counties being resource-based income regions, making them the main battleground for mineral resource development [5] - Currently, less than 30% of the 30,514 registered mining rights are in normal production, leading to a significant number of mining rights being inactive, which poses a major concern for national resource security [5] - Recent initiatives in Fujian Province aim to revive dormant mining rights by allowing expired mining rights to apply for extensions after addressing the reasons for inactivity [5] Group 3: Recommendations and Future Directions - It is recommended to utilize mining laws effectively to enhance the vitality of county-level mining industries and to update the understanding of mineral resource development [6] - The newly established national mining energy legal professional committee aims to strengthen legal research, improve legal service levels, and facilitate talent exchange in the mining legal field [6]