I. The Present Situation of Mineral Resources and Their
Exploration and Exploitation II. Targets and Principles for
Mineral Resources Protection and Rational Utilization III.
Increasing the Domestic Capability of Mineral Resources Supply
IV. Widening the Opening of, and Cooperation in, Mineral
Resources Exploration and Exploitation V. Achieving the
Coordinated Development of Mineral Resources Exploitation and
Environmental Protection VI. Improving the Management of Mineral
Resources Mineral resources are an important part of natural
resources, and an important material foundation for the
development of human society. Great achievements have been
obtained in the survey and development of China's mineral
resources in the past five decades since the founding of New
China. A great number of mineral resources have been verified,
and a fairly complete system for the supply of mineral products
has been established, providing an important guarantee for the
sustained, rapid and healthy development of the Chinese econo