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 ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates that the deep-sea economy is positioned as a strategic emerging industry and is expected to accelerate in scale and cluster development, driven by technological breakthroughs and policy support [2][19]. Core Insights - The deep-sea economy is transitioning from technological validation to commercialization, becoming a core area of strategic competition in emerging industries, with China gaining a local leading advantage in deep-sea equipment and resource exploration [2][6]. - The global deep-sea economy is characterized by a complex industrial chain that includes upstream resource exploration, midstream equipment manufacturing, and downstream application expansion, with a focus on balancing ecological protection and sustainable development [7][18]. - The report highlights the strategic importance of deep-sea resources, which are seen as a new battleground for global competition, with various countries enhancing their strategic frameworks and investments in deep-sea technologies [6][11]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview and Current Status of the Deep-Sea Economy - The deep-sea economy encompasses diverse industrial clusters formed through the development and utilization of deep-sea resources, which are rich in minerals, oil, gas, and biological resources [3][4]. - The deep-sea is defined as waters deeper than 200 meters, with varying definitions across different fields, and is characterized by extreme conditions that require advanced technology for resource extraction [3][5]. 2. Industrial Chain Analysis - The deep-sea economy's industrial chain is structured as "upstream support - midstream core equipment - downstream application expansion," with a focus on technological complexity and military-civil fusion [7][8]. - The report notes significant growth in the titanium alloy market, projected to reach $15.8 billion by 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 13.7% [8]. 3. Global and Chinese Market Competition Landscape - The report compares the strategic frameworks of various countries, noting that the U.S. emphasizes unilateralism and has developed a comprehensive technology system for deep-sea exploration and mining [11][12]. - China has established a policy framework that includes legal guarantees, strategic guidance, and financial support, positioning deep-sea technology as a key emerging industry [14][19]. 4. Development Prospects and Challenges of China's Deep-Sea Economy - The report emphasizes the strategic value of deep-sea resources for national security and the need for a robust policy framework to support industry growth [19][20]. - Emerging fields such as offshore wind power and marine pharmaceuticals are highlighted as areas for potential growth, with a focus on integrating advanced technologies like AI and big data into the deep-sea economy [20].

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 emphasizes the innovation in mineral resource exploration technology as a reflection of the need for resources through technology [1][2] - New technologies are becoming crucial for breakthroughs in mineral exploration due to the decreasing availability of shallow mineral deposits and increasing demand for sustainable resources [2] Group 1: Technological Innovations - The Shandong Provincial Geological Bureau's Sixth Geological Team utilizes 3D visualization technology to construct multi-scale models, enabling insights into geological structures up to 3000 meters deep [2] - The "Kaituo No. 2" deep-sea exploration has successfully tested at depths exceeding 4000 meters, collecting numerous samples of polymetallic nodules and crusts, laying the groundwork for future deep-sea mineral resource development [2] - The first space mining robot in China has achieved walking, anchoring, and sampling in a simulated lunar environment, expanding the possibilities for mining resources from near-Earth celestial bodies [2] Group 2: Implications for Resource Development - The new exploration technologies and equipment enhance the efficiency and accuracy of mineral exploration, further promoting the development and utilization of mineral resources [2] - The commitment of geological workers in China to leverage technology for resource acquisition is expected to yield significant results in the new round of mineral exploration strategic actions [2]

Core Insights - The article highlights the development of the Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, which focuses on agricultural technology and salt-tolerant rice breeding to enhance food security in China [1][3]. Agricultural Innovation - The Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City has introduced numerous salt-tolerant rice varieties, achieving yields of 327.2 kg per mu under 5‰ saline conditions and over 400 kg per mu under 3‰ to 5‰ saline conditions [1]. - Over 70% of the more than 20,000 crop varieties developed since the founding of New China have been nurtured through the South Breeding program [1]. - The city has evolved from a traditional breeding base to a comprehensive service hub for research, production, sales, and technology transfer, referred to as the "South Breeding Silicon Valley" [1]. Industry Collaboration - The technology city has attracted over 20 leading national seed companies and more than 100 ecosystem enterprises, forming a robust seed industry cluster [3]. - A collaborative platform for breeding innovation has been established, integrating research institutions, universities, and enterprises to provide full-chain services from research to field management [3]. Talent Acquisition - The city has successfully attracted over 1,300 high-level talents in the South Breeding field, including five academicians, and has set up multiple innovation centers and workstations [4]. - It has also established branches of ten agricultural universities, enrolling 2,178 graduate students in agricultural disciplines [4]. Technological Advancements - The Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City has made significant strides in deep-sea research, with the successful sea trial of a deep-sea mining vehicle capable of operating at depths of 4,000 meters [5]. - The proximity to deep-sea areas enhances the city's capabilities for deep-sea research and experimentation, with major research institutions and enterprises establishing a presence in the area [7][8]. Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer - A national-level intellectual property protection center has been established in the city, facilitating accelerated patent authorization for seed-related innovations [4]. - As of December 2024, the city has registered 186 contracts for the transfer of South Breeding technology, with a total transaction value of 270 million yuan [4].

Core Insights - The article highlights the transformation of Sanya's Yazhou Bay into a high-tech innovation hub, showcasing advancements in agricultural technology and deep-sea research [1][2][3] Group 1: Agricultural Innovation - The introduction of salt-tolerant rice varieties has led to significant agricultural productivity, with "Jinsi You 98" yielding 327.2 kg per mu and "Qingliang You 3261" exceeding 400 kg per mu under saline conditions [1] - The establishment of the Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory in May 2021 has facilitated collaboration among top research institutions and industry leaders, enhancing breeding innovation [1][2] Group 2: Deep-Sea Research - The successful sea trial of the deep-sea heavy-load mining vehicle "Kaituo No. 2" at a depth of 4000 meters marks a significant achievement in deep-sea research [2] - Yazhou Bay's proximity to deep-sea areas, with the nearest 1000-meter depth only 164 kilometers away, provides a unique advantage for conducting deep-sea research and experiments [2] Group 3: Future Prospects - The ongoing development of Yazhou Bay Technology City reflects a commitment to both agricultural and marine innovation, with expectations for further breakthroughs as more research resources converge [3]