三部门联合公布《稀土开采和稀土冶炼分离总量调控管理暂行办法》

Core Points - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the Ministry of Natural Resources jointly announced the "Interim Measures for Total Control Management of Rare Earth Mining and Rare Earth Smelting Separation" [1] - The measures aim to effectively protect and rationally develop rare earth resources, with total control over rare earth mining and smelting separation being mandated by the State Council's "Rare Earth Management Regulations" set to be implemented in June 2024 [1] - The measures specify that rare earth production enterprises must operate within the total control indicators granted to them [1] Total Control Indicators - The measures outline that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Development and Reform Commission, will draft annual total control indicators for rare earth production, which must be approved by the State Council [2] - Rare earth production enterprises are responsible for reporting their compliance with total control indicators to local government departments [2] - Companies must accurately record the flow of rare earth products and input this information into a traceability system [2] Supervision and Legal Responsibilities - Local governments at or above the county level are required to report any violations to higher-level authorities [2] - Provincial governments must provide overall supervision and inspection reports regarding total control indicators to the relevant ministries [2] - Violations of the measures may result in administrative penalties, including a reduction in the total control indicators for the following year [2]