Mining Act Article 2
All mineral ownerships within the territory, exclusive economic marine zone and continental shelf of the Republic of China are owned by state and shall not be exploited unless a mineral right thereof has been acquired pursuant to this Act.
中文原文 礦業法第2條
中華民國領域、專屬經濟海域及大陸礁層內之礦，均為國有，非依本法取得礦業權，不得探礦及採礦。