Article 9 The bid winner and the vendee who acquires a right in the coal mine industry in the way of public transfer may choose on its initiative to apply for the prospecting permit or mining permit.

• 第九条通过公开出让方式取得煤炭矿业权的中标人、竞得人，可以自主选择申请办理勘查许可证或采矿许可证。