Mining exploration and exploitation activities shall adopt methods and technologies geared towards reasonable utilization of resources, environmental protection and pollution control and prevention, to increase the utilization level of resources.

• 第二十五条矿产资源的勘查、开采,应当采用有利于合理利用资源、保护环境和防止污染的勘查、开采方法和工艺技术,提高资源利用水平。