Law on Mineral and Coal Mining

Under the Mineral and Coal Mining Law, coal mining operators have a general obligation to manage and monitor the mining environment, including reclamation and post-mining activities (Article 96). Operators are required to submit a reclamation and post-mining plan at the time of applying for their mining permit (Article 99). The plan must be approved by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. After mining activities have ended, the mining operator must carry out reclamation and post-mining activities in accordance with the plan (Article 99). Reclamation and post-mining activities must be carried out within 30 days of the termination of mining activities. In addition, the law requires coal mining operators to set aside funds for reclamation and post-mining activities (Article 100). 

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