Core Insights - The recent press conference highlighted significant advancements in the exploration and development of mineral resources, with 534 new large and medium-sized oil and gas fields and mineral sites discovered, supporting high-quality economic development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1][2][3] Industry Developments - The Ministry of Natural Resources has completed the goals set for the "14th Five-Year Plan," effectively supporting high-quality economic and social development [1][6] - A total investment of nearly 450 billion yuan has been made in the new round of mineral exploration, leading to major breakthroughs in energy resource security and optimization of resource structure [3] - Major discoveries in the energy sector include 10 large oil fields and 19 large gas fields, with significant geological reserves of coalbed methane added, particularly in the Ordos Basin, which saw over 300 billion cubic meters of newly proven reserves [3][4] Strategic Mineral Resources - The exploration of strategic minerals such as oil, gas, copper, and lithium has achieved major breakthroughs, with the discovery of a significant lithium mineral belt across four provinces, covering 2,800 kilometers [4] - New resource bases are emerging alongside revitalization of old ones, with notable discoveries in various provinces, including a potential world-class gold mine in Liaoning [4] Future Plans - The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to continue promoting the new round of mineral exploration and development efforts to ensure energy resource security [5]