Abstract: Specific to the new upsurge ushered in resource nationalism,this article uses literature research and qualitative analysis method to study 21 kinds of basic definitions at home and aboard,as well as the freedom of 71 countries(or regions)foreign mining investment.The basic definition of resource nationalism is proposed.It means that based on the national legal jurisdiction over natural resources,the role of political service and country-specific development can be achieved,by means of the control,domination of resources and market intervention.Its manifestation includes government restriction on foreign investment in native resources industry;whether the government allows foreign merchants to smelt and process in the local,as well as whether the export of raw ore is allowed;the government expressly provides in the Mining Act the behavior of government direct involvement and control of resources exploration with exploitation;proportion of native employees;the government imposes restrictions on repatriation of the foreign profits.In conclusion,as for the resource nationalism,the control of foreign mining investment freedom is the primary manifestation based on basic definition;in addition,national administration in the foreign mining investment is strengthened.