《稀土开采和稀土冶炼分离总量调控管理暂行办法》公布

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of a temporary regulation for the total quantity control management of rare earth mining and smelting separation, emphasizing the need for rare earth production companies to establish a tracking system for the flow of rare earth products [1][3]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The regulation aims to strengthen the management of rare earth mining and smelting separation based on existing laws and regulations [3]. - It defines rare earth mining as the process of extracting various types of rare earth ores to produce rare earth mineral products [3]. - The regulation includes total quantity control management for rare earth mining and smelting separation, applicable to products obtained through mining, imports, and processing of other minerals [4]. Group 2: Responsibilities and Reporting - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along 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 [4][5]. - Rare earth production companies must adhere to the total quantity control indicators set by the authorities and report their compliance status regularly [7][8]. - Companies are required to establish a tracking system for rare earth product flows and submit monthly reports to the relevant authorities by the 10th of each month [1][10]. Group 3: Compliance and Penalties - Rare earth production companies are held accountable for their compliance with the total quantity control indicators [7]. - Violations of the regulations may result in administrative penalties, including a reduction in the following year's total quantity control indicators [8][13]. - The regulation also outlines the responsibilities of local government departments in supervising compliance and reporting violations [8][12].