重要矿种找矿取得重大突破，非油气矿产勘查投入继续增长

Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, national non-oil and gas mineral exploration investment reached 6.993 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.9%, indicating a sustained rapid growth trend [1] - Significant breakthroughs were achieved in the exploration of important mineral resources, with 38 new mineral sites discovered, a 31% increase year-on-year [1] - The majority of mineral types have already completed their exploration targets ahead of the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1] Investment Trends - Social funding for mineral exploration amounted to 3.359 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 28.2%, accounting for 48.0% of total mineral exploration investment, reflecting increased corporate engagement in mineral exploration [2] - Central and local government financial contributions reached 3.634 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.1% [2] Mineral Resource Development - Exploration investments for various minerals such as tin, bauxite, tungsten, copper, and phosphate have increased by over 50%, while investments in coal, lead-zinc, molybdenum, gold, and graphite also saw varying degrees of growth [4] - The Ministry of Natural Resources has increased the supply of exploration rights, with 581 strategic mineral exploration rights issued in 2024, the highest in a decade, and 318 issued in the first half of 2025 [5] Policy and Strategic Actions - The current external environment for mineral resources is unstable, while domestic demand is rising, necessitating a new round of strategic actions for mineral exploration [5] - The Ministry of Natural Resources has emphasized the need for policy innovation, encouraging social capital to conduct geological surveys in areas lacking mining rights, and improving the mining land system [5] - There is a focus on enhancing technological support capabilities and addressing practical issues raised by various regions [5]