5 Moon 19 On [date], the 4th China (Hunan) International Mineral and Gem Fair opened in Chenzhou. Chen Xiangqun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor of the provincial government, declared the fair open. Cao Weixing, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

　　Cao Weixing stated that China is a major global supplier of mineral and gemstone resources. In particular, Chenzhou and its surrounding areas are renowned worldwide for their rich geological heritage sites, abundant non-ferrous metal deposits, and concentrated mineral crystal resources. China’s abundant mineral and gemstone resources, vast industrial prospects, and growing consumer demand present significant opportunities for the development of the international mineral and gemstone industry. The China (Hunan) Mineral & Gem Fair has been successfully held for three consecutive sessions and has become a well-known, professional, and internationally recognized brand in the mineral and gemstone sector. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the scientific exploration, development, and utilization of mineral and gemstone resources as well as the healthy and sustainable development of the industry. It is committed to creating a favorable policy and market environment that encourages the growth of the mineral and gemstone industry, strengthening the survey, exploration, and development of mineral and gemstone resources, promoting innovation in mineral and gemstone processing technologies and techniques, advancing scientific research and knowledge dissemination in the field of minerals and gems, and laying a solid foundation for the continued prosperity and development of the mineral and gemstone industry and related sectors.

　　This year’s Mining Expo is co-hosted by the People’s Government of Hunan Province and the Ministry of Natural Resources. The exhibition area covers an impressive... 13 10,000 square meters, with a total of internationally standardized booths. 2300 There are eight major exhibition areas, including the Dinosaur Danxia Welcome Area, the Fine Mineral Crystal Area, the Fossil and Meteorite Area, the Fine Gemstone Area, the Jewelry and Jade Area, the Elegant Stone Art Area, and the Root Carving Art Area. During the exhibition, the focus will be on topics such as mineral gems and human civilization, mineral fossils and human life, and mineral gems... + Engage in activities such as the International Mineral Summit Forum, mineral science popularization, and the establishment of international sister-city relationships, leveraging content including the internet.