自然资源部办公厅关于发布新一轮找矿突破战略行动2025年度科技支撑项目申报指南的通知

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Natural Resources has released the "2025 Annual Technology Support Project Application Guidelines" to enhance technological innovation in mineral exploration and address key scientific issues in finding mineral resources [1] Group 1: Project Application Procedure - Applications can be submitted by geological exploration units, research institutions, universities, and enterprises, encouraging collaboration among various units [2] - Applicants must provide a commitment letter and recommendation from relevant natural resource authorities, ensuring project funding is secured [2][3] Group 2: Application Requirements - Units are encouraged to organize project applications that cover all research tasks outlined in the guidelines, with a maximum of 10 collaborating units for the same project [4] - Each project must have a designated leader responsible for the overall technical direction and management of the project, with funding levels determining the number of sub-projects [4] - The implementation period for projects is generally set at 2-3 years, with restrictions on changing the applicant unit and project leader after submission [5] Group 3: Eligibility of Applicants - Applicants must be independent legal entities registered in mainland China before March 20, 2025, and government agencies are not allowed to lead or participate in applications [6] - Enterprises applying must have a competent research team and good operational management [7] - Applicants must have a good integrity record, with no current research misconduct or credit blacklist records [8] Group 4: Funding Support - Projects must be funded by the applicants themselves, with no central government funding included, although the Ministry will provide support through various resources [9] - The ability to secure matching funds is a critical evaluation criterion for project applications [10] Group 5: Application Submission Method - Application materials must include a project application form and copies of relevant legal documents, submitted in five copies by March 20, 2026 [11] - Contact information for inquiries is provided, including a specific contact person and phone numbers [11]