我国找矿又获新突破！

Core Viewpoint - Recent advancements in mineral resource exploration in China, particularly in chromium ore and unconventional oil and gas, have been reported, indicating significant breakthroughs in these sectors [1] Group 1: Chromium Ore Exploration - The China Geological Survey, in collaboration with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Natural Resources Department, has discovered the Salt Lake 27 ore cluster, identifying 20 ore bodies with an average grade of 30.73%, marking the largest mineral discovery in the region in nearly 40 years [1] - Chromium ore is classified as a strategic mineral in China, essential for smelting special alloys containing cobalt, nickel, tungsten, and is crucial in aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries [1] Group 2: Unconventional Gas Exploration - The China Geological Survey, in partnership with the Hubei Geological Bureau, has achieved a breakthrough in industrial gas flow by focusing on the shale layers of the Permian system in western Hubei, expanding shale gas exploration from the Sichuan Basin to the western Hubei region [1] - The project has added 1329.5 billion cubic meters of geological resources of shale gas, strengthening the resource foundation for the shale gas base in western Hubei [1] - The theoretical understanding of reservoir formation and efficient recovery technology developed from this project will provide significant guidance for shale gas exploration in complex structural areas, holding substantial theoretical and practical significance [1]