锂矿、稀土等找矿取得进展，去年全国新发现矿产地150处

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 [2] Policy and Regulatory Changes - The report emphasizes new developments in mineral resource policies and regulations, including the implementation of the new Mineral Resources Law, which introduces innovative institutional provisions [2][3] - The Ministry of Natural Resources has strengthened policy supply and improved the management system for mineral resources, focusing on geological exploration, resource management, and foreign investment optimization [2][3] Mining Breakthroughs - Significant breakthroughs in mineral resource exploration have been achieved, particularly in oil and gas basins such as Tarim, Junggar, and Sichuan, as well as in non-oil and gas minerals like copper, iron, and phosphate [3] - Fixed asset investment in the mining industry has continued to grow for four consecutive years, with a 10.5% increase in 2024, contributing to the stability of global supply chains [3] Green Development Initiatives - In 2024, China implemented comprehensive green exploration and promoted the upgrade of technology and equipment, alongside the establishment of green mining standards [4] - The country has also focused on ecological restoration of abandoned mining sites and improving the ecological conditions of mining areas [4] Technological Innovation - In 2024, China released 10 national standards and 85 industry standards in the mineral resources sector, with major technological projects initiated to support exploration efforts [4] - Various technological innovation platforms are dedicated to fundamental research and key technology development in the mineral resources field [4] International Cooperation - China continues to engage in international cooperation in the mineral resources sector, enhancing relationships with energy resource countries and international organizations through platforms like the China International Mining Conference [4] - The country has relaxed foreign investment market access, increasing the level of openness in the mining sector [4]