Core Insights - Liaoning Province has 1,077 valid mining rights and 309 valid exploration rights as of November 2025, with a mining workforce exceeding 100,000 and a total mining output value of 69.7 billion yuan, ranking ninth nationally [1] - The implementation of the new Mineral Resources Law since July 1, 2025, has led to significant improvements in mining rights management and approval processes, enhancing clarity, convenience, efficiency, and transparency [1] Group 1: Training and Public Awareness - A specialized training session was organized by the Liaoning Provincial Organization Department to enhance the understanding of the new law, involving over 140 officials from municipal and county governments [3] - The Natural Resources Department conducted training for over 900 personnel and facilitated video learning for more than 2,000 individuals at the municipal and county levels [3] - Various promotional activities were undertaken, including the creation of a mind map for the new law and extensive public outreach through online platforms [3] Group 2: Approval Process Reform - The approval model has shifted from a sequential to a parallel process, allowing enterprises to submit applications directly to the provincial level via the government service network [5] - The number of departments involved in provincial-level mining rights review has been reduced, streamlining the process to eight provincial, four municipal, and five county-level departments [5] - The approval process has transitioned to an online system, enabling "one-stop" services where enterprises can submit electronic materials and track their application status in real-time [5] Group 3: Internal Supervision and Support - A detailed internal supervision system has been established to ensure consistent standards across provincial, municipal, and county levels, with automatic reminders for pending approvals [6] - Technical teams have been deployed to assist enterprises in preparing application materials, improving submission quality and reducing errors [6] - The department has conducted 262 on-site policy clarification sessions to address enterprise concerns and enhance service delivery [6] Group 4: Transition and Legislative Updates - A transitional announcement has been issued to clarify the standards and processes for mining rights services during the transition period, preventing policy gaps [7] - The approval system has been restructured to separate mining rights from administrative licenses, with the first mining rights property certificate issued on September 15, 2025 [8] Group 5: Exploration Rights Cleanup - Since 2024, the department has initiated a cleanup of expired exploration rights, establishing a work ledger to track progress and responsibilities [10] - Ongoing supervision has been implemented to ensure timely exploration activities, with 495 exploration rights cleaned up to date [10] - There are currently 50 exploration rights undergoing the cancellation public notice process, with further cleanup efforts planned [10]