为依法严厉打击盗采矿产资源违法行为，进一步规范矿产资源开发利用秩序，近日，江西省广昌县 自然资源局联合县公安局开展打击非法开采行为和矿产资源领域涉黑涉恶犯罪行为联防共治专项行动。 广昌局联合县公安局制定下发《打击矿产资源违法犯罪联防共治专项行动实施方案》，成立联防共 治专项工作领导小组，充分利用卫星遥感监测、自然资源智能视频监控平台等技术手段进行全方位监 测。 联防共治专项工作领导小组要求，执法人员通过明察暗访、夜间巡查、发动群众举报等方式，对辖 区内持证矿山、废弃矿区、历史盗采点、各类工程建设项目区和各类修复治理区等重点区域开展横向到 边、纵向到底的摸底排查，对各类巡视巡察、督察、审计及媒体曝光反映涉非法采矿问题查处整改情况 开展"回头看"，要求密切配合、协同作战、不留死角，确保本次联防共治专项行动顺利开展。 广昌局组织工作人员强化对各矿山的动态巡查，充分利用卫片监测、智能视频监测系统、日常巡查 相结合的管理体系，并采用"人防+技防"模式，做到对各类矿山违法行为早发现、早制止、早查处。 同时，广昌局利用网络、宣传单等手段进一步扩大摸排检查工作的覆盖面，鼓励群众及时向乡镇政 府、县自然资源局举报各类盗采矿产资 ...

Core Insights - China has initiated a special operation named "Shield" to combat the illegal outflow of strategic minerals, marking a significant enforcement action against smuggling activities [1] - The new Mineral Resources Law, effective from July 1, 2025, represents a comprehensive revision aimed at addressing key issues in mineral exploration and extraction, enhancing the legal framework for resource management [3][5] Group 1: Enforcement Actions - The operation "Shield" involved customs authorities intercepting a cargo ship carrying antimony ingots disguised as industrial raw materials, highlighting China's commitment to curbing illegal mineral exports [1] - Trade data revealed that Thailand and Mexico exported 3,834 tons of antimony oxide to the U.S. within a few months, surpassing the total from the previous three years, indicating a surge in smuggling activities [1] Group 2: Legislative Changes - The revised Mineral Resources Law introduces a direct acquisition system for mining rights, resolving the challenges faced by explorers in transitioning to mining operations [3] - The law mandates that all mining operations must adhere to an ecological restoration principle, linking mining permits to the responsibility of land rehabilitation [5] Group 3: Strategic Implications - The U.S. has been actively seeking to reduce its dependence on Chinese rare earths through initiatives like the "Critical Minerals Initiative," which aims to create alternative supply chains [3] - The legal reforms in China signal a shift in the perception of strategic minerals from ordinary commodities to critical assets in national security and international competition [7]