中国将加强找矿行动陆海统筹，统筹深海资源调查—— 找矿走向深蓝 本报记者 孔德晨 在海底，蕴藏着数万亿吨富含锰、铜、钴、镍等关键金属的多金属结核。它们躺在几千米深的海床上， 外观像密密麻麻的土豆。 随着全球对镍、钴、铜等关键金属的需求激增，拾起海底"土豆"正成为各国科技与战略竞争的新领域。 近年来，"奋斗者"号深潜器、深海采矿试验系统等重大装备陆续投入使用，中国已迈入深海作业能力的 第一梯队。找矿，正走向深蓝。 海底宝藏多 如何定义深海采矿？ 中国人民大学公共管理学院教授、国家社科基金重大专项首席专家刘大海接受记者专访时表示，深海采 矿活动既包括沿海国在其大陆架上行使主权权利的资源勘探开发，也包括在国际海底区域这一国际公域 内、经由国际海底管理局规范的矿产资源开采。 为何要向深海找矿产？ 首先，我国一些金属矿产的对外依存度较高，这是发展深海找矿的重要动因。深海金属矿藏主要分为四 类：多金属结核、富钴结壳、金属硫化物和深海稀土。这些复杂的名称背后，往往蕴含着生产、生活所 必需的金属元素。 "比如多金属结核所含的锰、钴、镍、铜，是新能源产业发展需要的金属元素。"中国海洋大学教授陈旭 光介绍，深海采矿对于战略矿产资 ...

在中国国际海事会展上拍摄的深海采矿系统。新华社记者 张建松摄 中国人民大学公共管理学院教授、国家社科基金重大专项首席专家刘大海接受记者专访时表示，深海采 矿活动既包括沿海国在其大陆架上行使主权权利的资源勘探开发，也包括在国际海底区域这一国际公域 内、经由国际海底管理局规范的矿产资源开采。 为何要向深海找矿产？ 首先，我国一些金属矿产的对外依存度较高，这是发展深海找矿的重要动因。深海金属矿藏主要分为四 类：多金属结核、富钴结壳、金属硫化物和深海稀土。这些复杂的名称背后，往往蕴含着生产、生活所 必需的金属元素。 近日，在山东一家机器人公司的装配车间，工人在装配深海作业机器人。朱春晓摄（人民视觉） 在海底，蕴藏着数万亿吨富含锰、铜、钴、镍等关键金属的多金属结核。它们躺在几千米深的海床上， 外观像密密麻麻的土豆。 随着全球对镍、钴、铜等关键金属的需求激增，拾起海底"土豆"正成为各国科技与战略竞争的新领域。 近年来，"奋斗者"号深潜器、深海采矿试验系统等重大装备陆续投入使用，中国已迈入深海作业能力的 第一梯队。找矿，正走向深蓝。 海底宝藏多 如何定义深海采矿？ "比如多金属结核所含的锰、钴、镍、铜，是新能源产业发展需要 ...

Core Insights - The marine economy in China has shown steady progress in the first three quarters of this year, particularly in emerging marine industries, with marine engineering equipment deliveries and hand-held order amounts increasing by 13.6% and 7.0% year-on-year, respectively [1] - Emerging marine industries are crucial for cultivating new productive forces in the marine sector and expanding blue development spaces, serving as a core engine for high-quality development of the marine economy [1] Group 1: Industry Development - China's marine engineering equipment has maintained the largest share in the international market for seven consecutive years, with a projected value-added growth of 9.1% in 2024 [1] - The successful design and construction of advanced marine engineering equipment, such as the "Hai Kui No. 1" floating production storage and offloading unit and the "Kai Tuo No. 2" deep-sea heavy-duty mining vehicle, signify a leap from following to leading in high-end marine engineering equipment [1] - The marine biopharmaceutical industry is accelerating the transformation of results based on the "blue pharmacy" plan, showcasing the synergistic effects of regional differentiated layouts and innovation factor aggregation [1] Group 2: Global Context and Challenges - Globally, emerging marine industries have become a strategic high ground for developed countries, with China demonstrating unique institutional advantages and scale effects in this sector [2] - China's offshore wind power installed capacity has ranked first in the world for four consecutive years, providing significant support for the technological iteration of high-end equipment such as wind installation vessels and submarine cables [2] - Challenges remain, including low self-sufficiency rates in core deep-sea technologies and insufficient mechanisms for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements [2] Group 3: Future Strategies - To address these challenges, a multi-faceted approach is needed, including strengthening technological innovation to break through key core technologies and forming a marine technology innovation consortium involving national laboratories, key universities, and leading enterprises [2] - Establishing a national marine industry investment fund to guide social capital into key areas such as high-end marine engineering equipment and marine biomedicine through equity investment and risk compensation [3] - Enhancing infrastructure networks, including the construction of a marine three-dimensional observation network and the promotion of 5G communication networks to extend into marine areas, is essential for improving industry support capabilities [3]

Core Insights - The article discusses the transformation of the Yangtze River Delta's industrial innovation corridor, emphasizing collaboration among nine cities along the Shanghai-Nanjing industrial innovation belt to enhance regional economic integration and innovation [1][11]. Economic Overview - The nine cities along the Shanghai-Nanjing corridor include Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuxi, Changzhou, Suzhou, Nantong, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, and Taizhou, contributing a GDP of 15.9 trillion yuan in 2024, accounting for 11.8% of the national economy and 48% of the Yangtze River Delta's economy [3][4]. City-Specific Developments - Nanjing is developing a "4+6" industrial system focusing on AI, robotics, biomedicine, and new-generation information communication, with significant growth in software and information services expected [3][4]. - Wuxi has established itself as a leader in integrated circuits and the Internet of Things, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with Shanghai [5][6]. - Changzhou's manufacturing sector is robust, with an industrial revenue of 2.2 trillion yuan, focusing on advanced manufacturing clusters and future industries like AI and new energy [6][7]. - Suzhou boasts a comprehensive manufacturing industry, with a focus on modern service industry transformation and significant advancements in low-altitude economy and robotics [7][8]. - Nantong's industrial clusters include shipbuilding, electronics, and high-end textiles, with a goal to develop these sectors into 300 billion yuan industries [8][9]. - Zhenjiang is focusing on high-end equipment manufacturing and digital economy, integrating into the regional industrial collaboration [9][10]. - Taizhou is developing a health industry and advanced manufacturing sectors, with a modern industrial system aimed at 400 billion yuan [10][11]. Collaborative Strategies - The cities aim to break down administrative barriers and enhance cross-regional collaboration to create a synergistic innovation ecosystem [1][11]. - Suggestions for collaboration include focusing on shared strengths in AI, biomedicine, and smart manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of integrating resources and capabilities [11][12]. - The need for systematic planning and operational synergy among cities is highlighted to maximize the benefits of the innovation corridor [12][13]. Future Directions - The article emphasizes the importance of leveraging local resources and aligning them with regional industrial needs to foster innovation and economic growth [14][15]. - The establishment of a three-year action initiative for collaborative innovation among the cities aims to extend the pathways for cooperation and industrial synergy [15].

Core Insights - The article highlights significant breakthroughs in oil, gas, and uranium mining during China's "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the importance of energy minerals for national resource security [1][2]. Oil and Gas Discoveries - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," China discovered 10 large oil fields and 19 large gas fields, resulting in a substantial increase in oil and gas reserves, ensuring stable oil production of 200 million tons and natural gas output exceeding 240 billion cubic meters [2]. - The South China Sea saw the discovery of the world's first ultra-deep water shallow-layer large gas field, the Ling Shui 36-1 gas field, with proven geological reserves exceeding 100 billion cubic meters [4]. - Marine oil and gas are becoming the main contributors to China's reserve increase, with 70% of the domestic crude oil increment expected to come from marine sources in 2024 [4]. Uranium Mining Developments - Major breakthroughs in uranium mining were achieved with the discovery of two super-large uranium mines in Gansu and Heilongjiang, strengthening the resource base for five large uranium mining areas [2]. - Uranium is crucial for nuclear power generation, which is essential for energy transition and achieving carbon neutrality goals, as it can effectively replace coal power and complement renewable energy sources [11]. Technological Advancements - Deep-sea exploration and development are highlighted as high-tech and challenging fields, with advancements in deep-water drilling platforms and underwater production systems being critical for future resource extraction [6][9]. - The introduction of China's first 42,600-ton drilling vessel capable of drilling to depths of 11,000 meters and the establishment of the world's first 100,000-ton production and storage oil platform demonstrate significant progress in deep-sea capabilities [8]. Strategic Importance - Mastery of deep-sea development technology is seen as key to unlocking future resource potential, with implications for economic stability and energy security [9].