Key practical points:
• Building a coal mine requires design approval, a coal production licence, a business licence, and a mining permit.
• Strict standards apply to rational extraction of coal seams, loss reduction, and resource conservation.
• The law mandates mine-safety standards, gas and explosion prevention, and worker training.
• Coal operation (sale and distribution) is regulated to prevent fraud in quality and weight.
• Disorderly or unlicensed mining is prohibited, and mines failing safety conditions are closed.
• Violations bring fines, production halts, licence withdrawal, and possibly criminal liability where accidents occur.
🏢 Company setup
Coal Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国煤炭法 / Coal Law of the People's Republic of China
Enacted: 1996-08-29 ✅ Effective: 2016-11-07
📝 Overview
A law governing coal production, operation, and supervision and coal-mine safety. It aims to develop the coal industry rationally and protect resources and workers.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Coal is one of the most heavily regulated and safety-focused sectors. Any investment must confirm complete licences and safety compliance, since accidents carry heavy liability. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026