The standard prescribed the purpose and task of solid mineral exploration, exploration work and feasible appraisal work, mineral resources / reserves type condition, mineral resources / reserve estimation, etc.
The standard is suitable for the integral work arrangement in various phases of solid mineral exploration. It can be taken as the general requirement of solid mineral exploration achievement exploration norm review and acceptance. And the standard is also the general principle for working out all classes of solid mineral exploration code, regulation and guidance. The standard can be also taken as the basis of evaluating and estimating mineral resources / reserves in mining right transfer, mineral exploration and development financing, listed shares and other activities.
2. Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. All the Standards stated below are effective at the publication of this Standard. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
GB/T 13908-2002 The following standards are cited：
