Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance has issued a notice clarifying the execution standards for resource tax policies, specifically regarding the taxation of various mineral products, including light and heavy rare earths, condensate oil, and other mineral resources [1][2]. Taxation Policy - Taxpayers extracting light rare earth ores that undergo initial processing to produce mineral-type rare earth concentrates will be taxed according to light rare earth mining products [6]. - Taxpayers extracting ion-type rare earth ores and producing rare earth solutions, carbonates, and oxalates through ion exchange and other processes will be taxed according to medium and heavy rare earth mining products [6]. - Condensate oil extracted from gas fields will be taxed under the crude oil tax category [3][4]. Exemptions and Special Cases - Certain entities, such as administrative and judicial bodies, are exempt from paying resource tax on confiscated taxable products [2]. - Construction projects extracting sand, clay, and other minerals for direct use in the project are also exempt from resource tax [2]. Tax Calculation Basis - The tax basis for resource tax will be determined based on the sales amount excluding VAT for taxable products sold or self-used in continuous production of non-taxable products [7][8]. Related Transactions - If a taxpayer sells taxable products to an affiliated unit at a price significantly lower than the price charged to non-affiliated units without justification, tax authorities may adjust the taxable sales amount accordingly [9][10]. Implementation Timeline - The new tax policies will take effect on December 1, 2025, and will apply to previously unprocessed matters according to the new regulations [18].