Core Viewpoint - The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region government has issued a planning outline for the comprehensive promotion of the "Beautiful Inner Mongolia" initiative, aiming to strengthen China's northern ecological security barrier through sustainable mineral resource management and development [1] Group 1: Mineral Resource Management - The plan emphasizes the protection and comprehensive utilization of mineral resources, promoting green exploration and intensive development [1] - A new round of strategic mineral resource exploration initiatives will be implemented to achieve breakthroughs in resource discovery [1] - The structure and spatial layout of mineral resource development and utilization are expected to be fully optimized by 2035, enhancing resource utilization efficiency [1] Group 2: Rare Earth Materials Development - The development of high-end rare earth functional materials is prioritized, with the goal of establishing Baotou City as the largest rare earth new materials base in the country and a global leader in rare earth applications [1] Group 3: Natural Gas and Waste Utilization - Increased exploration efforts for unconventional natural gas will be undertaken [1] - The plan includes steady progress in the extraction of valuable components from metal tailings and the standardized utilization of remaining waste after extraction [1]