自然资源部发布《中国矿产资源报告》

Core Insights - The Ministry of Natural Resources released the "China Mineral Resources Report (2025)" at the 2025 China International Mining Conference, highlighting significant investments and discoveries in mineral resources [2][3] Investment and Discoveries - In 2024, geological exploration investment in China reached 115.994 billion yuan, marking four consecutive years of growth, with a cumulative investment of nearly 450 billion yuan since the 14th Five-Year Plan [2] - A total of 150 new mineral sites were discovered in 2024, including 49 large, 54 medium, and 47 small sites, with notable discoveries in ordinary fluorite, lithium, gold, and iron [3] Policy and Regulatory Changes - The new Mineral Resources Law aims to ensure national mineral resource security, protect mining rights, and promote ecological civilization, introducing innovative institutional regulations [2] - The Ministry of Natural Resources is enhancing policy supply and optimizing foreign investment orientation to support high-quality development in the mining sector [2] Green Development Initiatives - China is implementing green exploration and promoting the construction of green mines, with the comprehensive utilization level of mineral resources reaching an internationally leading standard [4] - The country is also advancing ecological restoration in mining areas and has established a legal framework for ecological restoration incentives [4] Technological Innovation - In 2024, China issued 10 national standards and 85 industry standards in the mineral resources sector, focusing on technological innovation to enhance resource security [4] International Cooperation - China is strengthening international cooperation in the mining sector, enhancing communication with energy resource countries and international organizations, and increasing foreign investment access [5]