Core Points - The Ministry of Natural Resources has included Sichuan in the pilot program for social capital participation in strategic mineral exploration [1][2] - Sichuan has issued opinions to promote high-quality development in the mining industry, encouraging social capital involvement in mineral resource exploration and development [1] - The province aims to enhance technical support and optimize investment models to control costs and encourage financial innovation [1][2] Group 1 - Sichuan is part of a pilot program alongside Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Xinjiang to boost social capital in strategic mineral exploration [1] - The province plans to complete the transfer of "order-type" and "crowdfunding-type" investigation blocks within one year, with a re-offer for unsuccessful transfers [2] - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Sichuan has attracted a total of 2.084 billion yuan in social capital for mineral exploration [2] Group 2 - Sichuan will support provincial geological survey units in collaboration with universities and research institutions to create mining innovation alliances [1] - The province encourages financial institutions to innovate mechanisms and products to lower financing costs for enterprises [1] - Investment entities are guided to scientifically formulate exploration plans to avoid cost increases [1]