广西小县，“卷入”国际竞争

Core Viewpoint - The meeting led by Chen Gang emphasized the high-quality development of the non-ferrous metal industry in Guangxi, particularly focusing on the establishment of a comprehensive pilot zone for key metals in Nandan County, aiming to enhance the region's industrial capabilities and sustainability [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Performance - Nandan County's GDP is projected to reach 21.41 billion in 2024, ranking second among the 11 districts in Hechi City and improving its position from 27th to 18th among 70 counties in Guangxi [2]. - In the first half of 2024, Nandan's GDP grew by 12%, leading the growth rate among 111 counties in Guangxi, with the non-ferrous metal industry output increasing by 32.1% [3]. - The total industrial output value in Nandan for 2024 is estimated at 37.786 billion, with the non-ferrous metal sector contributing 31.681 billion, accounting for 83.8% of the total [4]. Group 2: Resource Richness - Nandan County is rich in mineral resources, with over 20 types of non-ferrous metals, including tin, lead, zinc, silver, antimony, indium, and copper, with a total proven reserve of 8.86 million tons [2]. - The county holds the largest tin reserves in China at 1.35 million tons and ranks first globally in indium reserves, while also being the second-largest producer of antimony, zinc, and lead in China [2]. Group 3: Global Context - A global competition for key minerals is intensifying, driven by technological and industrial revolutions, with the EU and the US establishing lists of critical minerals to secure supply chains [5][6]. - The G7 summit highlighted the importance of critical mineral security, launching an action plan to diversify supply and enhance domestic production [6]. - Nandan's key metals, such as tin, zinc, and lead, are included in the critical mineral lists of both the US and China, indicating their strategic importance [8][9]. Group 4: Industry Players - Nandan County is home to significant enterprises, including the Southern Metal Company, which ranks 364th on the "2025 China Top 500 Enterprises" list, with a production capacity of 700,000 tons of copper, 700,000 tons of zinc, and 20,000 tons of lead annually [10].