Core Insights - The "Deep Sea Mineral Resources Development Forum" held during the 2025 China International Mining Conference focused on global collaboration for the scientific exploration, technological innovation, and green governance of deep-sea resources [1] Group 1: Deep-Sea Resource Overview - The deep sea contains rich mineral resources, including manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth metals, which are considered strategic minerals [1] - Countries worldwide are actively engaging in the development of deep-sea mineral resources [1] Group 2: Regulatory Framework - According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the international seabed area and its resources are the common heritage of mankind, managed by the International Seabed Authority [1] - The International Seabed Authority has established exploration regulations for polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides, and cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts, and is developing comprehensive regulations for all resources [1] Group 3: China's Role and Initiatives - China has been a witness, participant, and contributor to the development of international deep-sea initiatives, actively supporting the sustainable development of deep-sea mineral resources [2] - The National Deep Sea Base Management Center is enhancing the understanding of deep-sea resources and environments, promoting the construction of deep-sea equipment systems, and aims to collaborate on green development technologies [2] Group 4: Environmental Considerations - The importance of conducting comprehensive environmental impact assessments before, during, and after mining activities is emphasized to protect rare seabed habitats [2] - The forum highlighted the need to prevent unauthorized deep-sea mineral resource extraction activities and to utilize the China-International Seabed Authority Joint Training and Research Center to cultivate talent for developing countries in global ocean governance [2] Group 5: Forum Structure - The forum was co-hosted by the China Ocean Development Foundation, the National Deep Sea Base Management Center, and the National Ocean Technology Center, featuring presentations from ten domestic and international experts on various topics related to deep-sea mineral resources [3]