Article 8 The State encourages scientific and technological research on the exploration and development of mineral resources, promotes advanced technology so as to raise the scientific and technological level of mineral exploration and development.

• 第八条 国家鼓励矿产资源勘查、开发的科学技术研究，推广先进技术，提高矿产资源勘查、开发的科学技术水平。