Core Insights - The article discusses China's efforts to enhance its natural resource technology innovation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" and aims to establish a new infrastructure called "Sky, Earth, Sea, and Network" by the end of the "15th Five-Year Plan" [1] Group 1: Natural Resource Technology Planning - The "15th Five-Year" natural resource technology plan aims to develop a multi-layer resource and energy detection technology system ranging from 2000 meters to 10,000 meters [2] - The plan focuses on cultivating new productive forces in five key areas: geology and minerals, soil and space, forestry and ecology, surveying and geographic information, and marine and polar studies [2] Group 2: Marine Technology Planning - The "15th Five-Year" marine technology plan emphasizes high-level safety and quality development in the marine sector, aiming to build a global marine technology community [4] - The plan seeks to provide strong technological support for a uniquely Chinese approach to maritime development [4] Group 3: Major Achievements and Innovations - Significant achievements include the successful measurement of Mount Everest using domestic equipment and the commissioning of the "Dream" ocean drilling vessel [5] - The domestic supply of high-purity quartz ore has reached a purity of no less than 99.998% [5] - The establishment of new models for Arctic scientific research, including the "Three Ships and Two Submersibles" approach [5]

Core Insights - The 2024 Natural Resources Science and Technology Award announced 223 winning achievements, including 159 in the Science and Technology Progress Award category, 14 in the Prospecting Award, and 50 in the Youth Science and Technology Award [1][2] Group 1: Science and Technology Progress Awards - Four achievements received the Special Award, including innovations in deep detection technology and key technologies for the design, manufacturing, and installation of bimetallic composite subsea pipelines [1] - 54 achievements received the First Prize, with notable projects focusing on efficient land use in urban clusters based on natural ecology [1] - 101 achievements were awarded the Second Prize, highlighting advancements in satellite remote sensing for complex regional land use [1] Group 2: Prospecting Awards - Five achievements received the First Prize, including breakthroughs in the coupling mechanism of rare metal and lead-zinc deposits in the western edge of the Yangtze block [1] - Nine achievements were awarded the Second Prize, focusing on key theoretical innovations in deep-sea reservoir configurations [1] Group 3: Youth Science and Technology Awards - The average age of the Youth Science and Technology Award winners is 41, with the youngest being 36, indicating a significant role of young researchers in the field [2] - The achievements reflect the strong support measures implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources, including policy planning and talent support systems [2] Group 4: Evaluation Process - The awards were determined based on the interim regulations of the Natural Resources Science and Technology Award, involving a comprehensive evaluation process by multiple industry associations [2]