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Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-28 23:49

Core Insights - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's mineral resource exploration has achieved significant breakthroughs, particularly in lithium, uranium, and high-purity quartz, enhancing the country's strategic mineral resource security [1][2][4]. Group 1: Lithium Resource Development - The discovery of the "Asian Lithium Belt," spanning 2,800 kilometers from Sichuan to Xinjiang, marks a significant achievement in mineral exploration during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2]. - China's lithium reserves have increased dramatically, with the global ranking rising from sixth to second place, reflecting a substantial enhancement in resource security [2][3]. - The exploration target for lithium has been set at 800,000 tons of lithium oxide, which was nearly achieved in the first year of the plan [2]. Group 2: Technological Innovations - China has transitioned from relying on foreign mining theories to developing its own innovative mining theories and technologies, significantly improving exploration success rates and reducing costs [3][10]. - New technologies such as drones and satellite remote sensing have been effectively utilized in exploration, enhancing the precision of drilling operations [3][10]. Group 3: Broader Mineral Resource Achievements - The total investment in geological exploration reached approximately 115.99 billion yuan in 2024, marking four consecutive years of growth, with nearly 450 billion yuan invested during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [6]. - Major breakthroughs in energy minerals, including the discovery of 10 billion-ton oil fields and 19 trillion-cubic-meter gas fields, have bolstered China's energy security [6][10]. - The exploration of strategic emerging industries has led to significant discoveries, including high-purity quartz and helium, which are crucial for high-tech industries [7][8]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to enhance the exploration of critical strategic minerals and increase funding and policy support for future exploration efforts [11].