Li Qiang signed a State Council order to strengthen the protection of rare earth resources and improve the rare earth management system

On June 29th, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council recently signed a State Council decree to promulgate the "Regulations on the Management of Rare Earths", which will come into force on October 1, 2024. The "Regulations" have a total of 32 articles, mainly stipulating the following contents. Strengthen the protection of rare earth resources. It is clear that rare earth resources belong to the state, and no organization or individual shall encroach on or destroy rare earth resources. The state implements protective mining of rare earth resources. Improve the rare earth management system. It stipulates the responsibilities of the relevant departments of industry and information technology, natural resources and other relevant departments of the State Council in the management of rare earths. It is clear that local people's governments at or above the county level are responsible