Core Viewpoint - The Shandong Provincial Government is implementing a new round of mineral exploration strategies to enhance the reserves and production of strategic minerals, emphasizing the importance of mineral resources for national security and economic stability [1]. Group 1: Strategic Actions for Mineral Resource Development - Strengthening basic geological surveys by accelerating the implementation of a new geological mapping plan to comprehensively understand the geological resources at a scale of 1:50000, focusing on key mineral areas [2]. - Accelerating offshore and deep geological exploration, particularly in the coastal areas where significant mineral resources are expected, and expanding exploration efforts to depths of 3000 meters [2]. - Enhancing technological support for mineral exploration by integrating advanced research and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and accuracy of mineral resource identification [2]. Group 2: Market Innovation and Environmental Sustainability - Innovating the mining market by encouraging geological survey units and mining companies to conduct strategic mineral investigations, providing financial incentives for successful exploration rights transfers [3]. - Promoting green transformation in the mining industry by ensuring high completion rates of green mining standards across various sizes of production mines and enhancing the utilization of by-products and low-grade ores [3]. - Strengthening regulatory enforcement to combat illegal mining activities and ensure sustainable development in the mining sector, aiming for high-quality growth in the industry [3].