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Depending on statistics from the China Statistical Yearbook as well as other global databases, it finds the legislative law and openness contribute to sustainable mineral extracting in China. The efficacies of legislative laws can demonstrate by the substantial decreases in CO2 that occur in response to a one percent rise in these variables. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is another positive association with the green growth index. The absence of green patents, innovation (patent applications), and foreign direct investment (FDI) unexpectedly reveals consequences on the environment. Improving the long-term sustainability of China\u2019s mineral extracting sector should be a priority for policymakers. 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