Abstract: The revised Mineral Resources Law came into effect on July 1, 2025, thereby institutionalizing the ecological restoration of mining areas under the legal framework. Explicitly, it mandates that mining−right owner must prepare a mining area ecological restoration scheme as a prerequisite for mining license application, and such scheme shall be implemented in strict compliance with its approved contents. This study systematically sorts out the evolving policy requirements for the compilation of various mining area ecological restoration−related schemes (including land reclamation scheme, mine geological environment protection and governance scheme, mine geological environment protection and land reclamation scheme, and mining area ecological restoration scheme) across different periods, and conducts an in−depth comparative analysis of the shifts in their core outlines. Drawing on the guidelines for the preparation of mining area ecological restoration scheme, this article identifies the newly added requirements and key technical points chapter by chapter. It further proposes that the conceptual framework for scheme compilation should undergo three fundamental transformations: from isolated and piecemeal governance to holistic and systematic restoration, from static planning to dynamic and continuous supervision, and from an engineering−centric approach to an ecological systems thinking. Based on these insights, the article offers targeted recommendations for three key stages: pre−compilation, which emphasizes intensive training to ensure precise mastery of relevant laws, regulations, and technical specifications; during−compilation, which highlights refined field surveys and investigations to accurately diagnose and pinpoint ecological issues, the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies, enhancement of public participation, and elevation of the quality of attached tables and drawings; and post−compilation, which underscores the accurate positioning of the scheme to fully leverage its guiding role in practical implementation. Collectively, this article aims to provide robust theoretical underpinnings and practical references for the scientific and standardized compilation of mining area ecological restoration scheme.