自然资源部发布《中国矿产资源报告(2025)》

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 advancements in mineral resource exploration and management in China [1] Investment and Exploration - In 2024, China's geological exploration investment 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 [1] - A total of 150 new mineral sites were discovered in 2024, with significant breakthroughs in oil and gas resources in regions like the Tarim Basin and Sichuan Basin, as well as notable discoveries in copper, iron, and lithium [2] Policy and Regulation - The new Mineral Resources Law aims to ensure national mineral resource security, protect the rights of mining rights holders, and promote a fair market environment, alongside enhancing ecological civilization [1] - The Ministry of Natural Resources is strengthening policy supply and optimizing foreign investment guidance to support high-quality development in the mining sector [1] Green Development and Sustainability - China is implementing green exploration and promoting the construction of green mines, with the introduction of standards for comprehensive utilization of mineral resources [3] - The country is also focusing on ecological restoration of abandoned mining areas and enhancing monitoring and evaluation of ecological restoration efforts [3] Technological Innovation - In 2024, China issued 10 national standards and 85 industry standards in the mineral resources sector, with significant investments in deep-earth technology and international scientific initiatives [3] International Cooperation - China is enhancing international cooperation in the mining sector, maintaining relationships with energy resource countries and international organizations, and increasing foreign investment access [4]