Can abandoned quarries be contracted?

Legal analysis: If it is only a labor contract, the mining work can be contracted to individuals, and accordingly, the contracting agreement signed with individuals is valid. If the mining right is transferred by contract, the corresponding contract agreement is invalid.

Legal basis: Article 6 of the Mineral Resources Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that it shall not be transferred unless it meets the following requirements:

(1) The prospecting right holder has the right to conduct specified exploration operations within the designated exploration operation area, and has the right to obtain the mining right of mineral resources in the exploration operation area first. After completing the prescribed minimum exploration investment, the prospecting right holder may transfer the prospecting right to others with legal approval.

(2) If a mining enterprise that has obtained the mining right needs to change the subject of mining right due to merger, division, joint venture or cooperative operation with others, or due to the transfer of enterprise assets and changes in property rights of other assets, it may transfer the mining right to others for mining upon approval according to law.