三部门：稀土生产企业应当建立稀土产品流向记录制度

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Natural Resources jointly released interim measures for the total quantity control management of rare earth mining and smelting separation, indicating a regulatory framework for the industry [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The measures aim to strengthen the total quantity control management of rare earth mining and smelting separation based on relevant laws and regulations [3]. - The definition of rare earth mining includes the extraction of various rare earth ores to produce rare earth mineral products [3]. - The definition of rare earth smelting separation involves processing rare earth mineral products into various single or mixed rare earth oxides, salts, and other compounds [3]. Group 2: Management Responsibilities - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission, is responsible for the nationwide management of rare earth mining and smelting separation [3][4]. - Local governments at or above the county level are tasked with managing rare earth mining and smelting separation within their jurisdictions [4]. Group 3: Control Indicators - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources will formulate annual control indicators for rare earth mining and smelting separation based on various factors, including economic development goals and market demand [4]. - These control indicators will be reported to the State Council for approval [4]. Group 4: Compliance and Reporting - Rare earth production enterprises must comply with the established control indicators and report their compliance status to local government departments [7][8]. - Enterprises are required to establish a tracking system for the flow of rare earth products and submit monthly reports to the relevant authorities [8]. Group 5: Enforcement and Penalties - Local government departments are responsible for supervising the execution of control indicators and addressing any violations [12]. - Violations of the measures may result in administrative penalties, including reductions in future control indicators [10][12].