Group 1 - Shandong province has made significant progress in resource exploration, particularly in coal and iron, contributing to national energy security [1] - The province discovered 2.484 billion tons of coal resources, accounting for over half of the national coal production in 2024 [1] - The province is implementing multiple iron ore projects, establishing a new major iron ore resource base in the Qihe-Yucheng area [1] Group 2 - The provincial geological bureau is promoting green exploration technologies, creating a comprehensive green exploration system [2] - Advanced techniques such as non-damaging mud use and soil stratification are being employed, leading to recognition as national green exploration demonstration projects [2] - The province is focusing on geothermal energy development, with energy efficiency improvements of approximately 22% through innovative management platforms [2] Group 3 - The province has initiated over 10 salt cavern energy storage projects, representing about one-third of similar projects nationwide [2] - A collaborative exploration technology system for salt cavern energy storage has been established, supporting the largest demonstration application base in the country [2]

Group 1 - The National Geological Experiment Testing Center's metrology standardization research team, consisting of eight women, has been awarded the "March 8th Red Banner Collective" title, marking it as the only team in the Ministry of Natural Resources system to receive this honor [2] - The team has developed over 100 national standard materials and nearly 20 national and industry standards, significantly contributing to the establishment of geological experimental testing standards [2][7] - The team has successfully completed the preparation of 52 types of agricultural land soil standard materials and over 80,000 unified quality monitoring samples for soil investigation, receiving joint commendation from three ministries [6][7] Group 2 - The team is responsible for creating high-accuracy metrology standards for geological testing, which are essential for natural resource investigation and monitoring, ensuring the reliability of analytical data [7] - The team has filled multiple geological gaps with their research results, which are widely applied in major national projects, including the new round of mineral exploration and national groundwater investigation [7][10] - The team has organized multiple geological industry laboratories to jointly develop 74 types of national standard materials, contributing to the national mineral exploration strategy [10][14] Group 3 - The team members face significant challenges in their work, including physically demanding field sample collection, often requiring them to carry heavy samples over difficult terrain [9][10] - The team has a strong sense of responsibility and dedication, often working overtime to meet tight deadlines for national projects [5][6] - The team is composed mainly of younger professionals, with a high proportion holding advanced titles, reflecting a commitment to both professional development and work-life balance [12][14]