包钢集团:“稀”力量服务国家战略与地方发展

Core Viewpoint - Baotou Steel Group is showcasing its achievements and responsibilities in the rare earth industry, emphasizing its commitment to national strategic development and high-quality growth in Inner Mongolia [1][2]. Group 1: Company Achievements - Baotou Steel Group has invested 176 million yuan in resource exploration at the Baiyun Obo site, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its rare earth resources [1]. - The company has established a green smelting upgrade project for rare earths, achieving global leadership in six aspects including capacity and technology, currently meeting over 70% of China's rare earth market demand [1]. - The market share for praseodymium-neodymium and lanthanum-cerium products has reached 66% and 80% respectively, with the company maintaining global leadership in the production capacity and output of rare earth metals and magnetic alloys [1]. Group 2: Innovation and Development - Since 2023, Baotou Steel Group has increased its R&D investment, establishing 16 national-level research platforms and participating in 25 national research projects, resulting in 399 innovation achievements [2]. - The company has developed a 500 MPa rare earth wind power steel that meets the highest global engineering application standards, with multiple innovations recognized through "three firsts" certification [2]. - Baotou Steel Group is expanding into new application fields for rare earths, achieving breakthroughs in healthcare, agriculture, and textiles, with innovative products such as rare earth antibacterial dressings and heat-retaining materials [2]. Group 3: Future Goals - The company aims to become a leading comprehensive service high-tech enterprise in the global rare earth supply chain, strengthening its entire rare earth element industry system and exploring more end-use application areas to enhance its global influence [2].