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Can’t tell the difference between exploration rights and mining rights? After reading this article, I finally understand
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Article author：Yingting Lawyers Group | Update time：1970-01-01 | Reading times：172
【Lawyer's Note】Exploration rights and mining rights are two different rights, and many mining practitioners are confused about these concepts.
One sentence to distinguish
Prospecting rights = the right to look for minerals
Mining rights = the right to mine
main difference
| Comparative item | Exploration rights | mining rights |
| Rights content | prospecting | Mining |
| maximum period | 20 years | 30 years |
| Can it be mortgaged? | There are restrictions | OK |
Important tips
Holding a prospecting license cannot directly carry out mining activities, otherwise you will be subject to administrative penalties!
Yingting lawyer reminds
Clearly understand what kind of rights you hold, and if you have any questions, please feel free to consult.
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