Core Viewpoint - The article highlights significant discoveries in mineral resources in China, particularly in Sichuan and Gansu, as part of the new round of mineral exploration strategy, showcasing the country's efforts to enhance its resource base and secure critical minerals for future development [1][3]. Group 1: Mineral Discoveries - Sichuan's Mianning County has reported the discovery of solid mineral resources, including rare earth elements, fluorite, barite, and antimony [1]. - The rare earth resources in Mianning County are quantified as follows: total resource amount of 9,665,612 tons, with proven resources at 1,567,985 tons, controlled resources at 4,575,765 tons, and inferred resources at 3,521,862 tons [2]. - The fluorite resources in the same area are reported with a total resource amount of 27,135,429 tons, proven resources at 2,747,778 tons, and inferred resources at 24,387,651 tons [2]. - Barite resources in Mianning County are detailed with a total resource amount of 37,227,720 tons, proven resources at 4,895,232 tons, and inferred resources at 32,332,488 tons [3]. - Gansu's Dangchang County has reported antimony resources with a total amount of 51,455 tons, proven resources at 36,011 tons, and inferred resources at 24,699 tons [3]. Group 2: Strategic Achievements - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China's new round of mineral exploration strategy has yielded impressive results, including the discovery of 10 oil fields with over 1 billion tons and 19 large gas fields [3]. - Key mineral resources such as uranium, copper, gold, lithium, and potassium salts have seen significant increases in resource quantities, with notable discoveries including a copper mine in Tibet exceeding 1 billion tons and a large gold mine in Shandong [3].