A Dragon Bone Ore mine isn't the same as a Bluestone Mine.
The required permits are far more extensive.
You can't mine it secretly.
Otherwise, it would be illegal.
But...
If word gets out, a lot of people will have their eyes on it.
Ding Kaifang quickly came up with a plan. "The best way is to buy the contract for this mining area directly from its current owner! We'll inherit the existing mining rights first, and then report an 'accidental discovery of a new mineral deposit.' According to regulations, the original contract holder has the right of first refusal for developing any new deposits found. That way, we can shut out all our competitors!"
"Doctor Li, do you know the contractor for this mining area?" Ding Kaifang asked.
Li Xu nodded. "Hengchang Stone Factory, Guo Hengchang. I know him. He's one of my patients."
