《稀土开采和稀土冶炼分离总量调控管理暂行办法》发布

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Natural Resources have issued interim measures for the total quantity control management of rare earth mining and smelting separation, indicating a regulatory framework for the rare earth industry in China [1] Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The interim measures state that the state will implement total quantity control management for rare earth mining and smelting separation, including various rare earth mineral products [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission, will formulate annual control indicators based on national economic development goals, rare earth resource reserves, industry development, ecological protection, and market demand [1] - The approved total quantity control indicators will be detailed and assigned to rare earth production enterprises, which must comply with legal and regulatory requirements within the specified limits [1] Group 2: Compliance and Enforcement - Rare earth production enterprises are responsible for adhering to the total quantity control indicators, and only those designated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources are permitted to engage in rare earth mining and smelting separation [1] - Other organizations and individuals are prohibited from engaging in rare earth mining and smelting separation unless specified by the designated enterprises [1]