MIIT Issues Draft Rules for Lead & Zinc Industries; Threshold Raised for New Mines

China's Ministry of Industry & Information Technology (MIIT) recently released a draft of the 2014 Rules

BEIJING (SMM): China’s Ministry of Industry & Information Technology (MIIT) recently released a draft of the 2014 Rules for Lead & Zinc Industries (Draft) for public comment.

Once finalized, the Rules which sets higher requirements for lead and zinc mining and smelting projects will replace the Entrance Requirements for Lead & Zinc Industries (Requirements).

According to the Draft, the authorities are more demanding on capacity of new lead and zinc mining operations.

Courtesy: www.metal.com

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