Abstract: 9 Moon 24 Day, 2016 At the China International Mining Conference—Forum on New Advances in China’s Geological Survey, representatives from the China Geological Survey... 7 The expert presented the major advances made over the past year in basic geology, energy resource exploration, and hydrogeological and environmental geological surveys. At the same time, the expert showcased significant breakthroughs achieved in mineral exploration within integrated exploration zones, highlighted the application of geological and geophysical mapping results for the South China Sea, and released a batch of geological survey data and findings.

Oil and gas survey
Targeting new areas and new stratigraphic systems.   Achieve a major new breakthrough

China Geological Survey since 2015 Starting from that year, strategic business restructuring was carried out in geological survey work, and investment in energy geology surveys has continued to increase.
Progress in Geological Survey of Shale Gas in Southern China
The China Geological Survey is focusing its basic geological surveys on shale gas exploration in marine strata in southern China, with key work areas located in the Sichuan Basin and its surrounding regions, the Wuling Mountain fold belt, the Yunnan-Guizhou-Guangxi region, the Central Yangtze region, and the Lower Yangtze region. All major project deployments are situated within China’s Yangtze River Economic Belt. 12 The Koujing area has achieved a major breakthrough or discovery in oil, gas, and shale gas.
Upstream region of the Yangtze River Economic Belt
★Anye, Zunyi, Guizhou 1 Well: Obtain super 10 Ten thousand cubic meters / High and stable production of industrial gas flow holds promise for the formation of a new industrial gas field. It is estimated that the natural gas resources within the well’s control area amount to hundreds of billions of cubic meters, which will boost development in this region. 26 Exploration and development of oil and gas blocks.
★ Sichuan Huaying Huadi 1 Well: Drilling has successfully encountered shale gas flows, marking a major breakthrough in the exploration of shale gas in new areas and new geological settings within the high-steep structural zone of eastern Sichuan. This discovery confirms that shale gas resources still hold significant potential even under complex tectonic conditions, opening up new frontiers in the high-steep structural zone of eastern Sichuan. 1 A new frontier for shale gas exploration covering 10,000 square kilometers.
                   

                          2016 The scene from the China International Mining Conference—Forum on New Advances in China’s Geological Survey. Photo by Gu Lanting.

Midstream region of the Yangtze River Economic Belt
★ Yidi, Yichang, Hubei Province 2 Well: Drilled and obtained 70 High-quality shale in the Middle Yangtze region reveals that the Cambrian strata there exhibit a coexistence pattern of conventional and unconventional hydrocarbons, providing new insights for natural gas exploration in the complex structural zones of the Middle Yangtze and boosting oil-and-gas exploration across the entire western Hubei region.
★ Hubei Yichang Eyi Page 1 Well: A high-gas shale gas reservoir has been drilled and discovered in the Shuituo Formation of the Cambrian System. This discovery has confirmed the significance and role of the Cambrian System in the southern region for shale gas exploration and development in the Central Yangtze area, provided new evidence for identifying oil and gas resources in slope zones, and marked a shift from oil exploration focused on high points to oil exploration centered on slopes. It also points to promising directions for shale gas exploration in central Hunan and its surrounding areas, with the potential to transform Hubei’s local energy structure.
★ Hubei Yichang Eyang Page 1 Well: A shale gas flow has been successfully obtained from the Niutitang Formation. The discovery of a shale gas flow and subsequent ignition in the Niutitang Formation represents the first such achievement outside the Sichuan Basin, indicating that the Niutitang Formation in the Changyang-Zigui area possesses significant resource potential and development value. This breakthrough can also stimulate exploration and development of the Niutitang Formation in complex structural zones beyond the Sichuan Basin.
Downstream region of the Yangtze River Economic Belt
★ Xuan Cheng Port, Anhui Province 1 Well: The discovery of shale gas in the Permian transitional marine-continental strata has opened up a new exploration frontier for marine-continental transitional shale oil and gas. This discovery highlights that the Dalong Formation of the Permian possesses favorable geological conditions for the accumulation of shale oil and gas, providing strong support for shale oil and gas exploration in the Wanjiang region of Anhui Province.
The above-mentioned work has identified areas such as Zhen'an–Youyang in northern Guizhou, Zhenba in southern Shaanxi–Nanjing in northern Sichuan, and Yichang–Changyang in western Hubei. 10 An oil and gas shale gas prospective area—expanding exploration into new regions. 6 10,000 square kilometers; Jian Shi, Wu Feng, Wu Shan, and Zigui were selected as the preferred options. 14 The favorable shale gas exploration blocks strongly support the new round of shale gas bidding efforts.
Preliminary exploration has identified shale gas resources in the Silurian strata of the Sichuan Basin and its surrounding areas, as well as in the Sinian and Cambrian strata of the Xiang-E-Xi region; Permian shale oil and gas resources in the Lower Yangtze region; and in southern Sichuan. - A new exploration pattern for the “Three Gases” in the Permian System of Qianxi—Zheng’an in Guizhou, Yichang in Hubei, Badong in Hubei, and others. 3 The first exploration and demonstration base is taking shape, ushering in a new pattern for oil, gas, and shale gas exploration in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

Progress in the Geological Survey of Oil and Gas in the New Stratigraphic System of the Northern New Area
Yin'e Basin
★Circle/Select 6 a prospecting block and successfully secured its competitive allocation, leading the oil company to... 2 The first drilling in the winning bid block has encountered industrial oil and gas flows from the Paleozoic strata, indicating favorable petroleum geological conditions and promising resource prospects in the Carboniferous-Permian formations of northern China.
Ordos Basin
★Recommended to participate 1 Well drilling achieved 3.7 Ten thousand cubic meters / The industrial gas flow from this well represents the first-ever discovery of an industrial gas flow in the new area along the southeastern margin of the Ordos Basin, opening up a new frontier. 3500 A new exploration area spanning square kilometers is being pioneered, guiding the implementation of PetroChina Changqing Oilfield. 10 Well logging.
Periphery of the Songliao Basin
★Circle/Select 5 In several small to medium-sized Jurassic oil- and gas-bearing basins—including the Tuquan, Jinyang, Niuyingzi, and Xiushui basins—exploratory wells have encountered oil and gas indications beneath thick layers of volcanic rocks. The Xiushui and Niuyingzi basins have each drilled through cumulative thicknesses of... 37.3 Rice and 22.2 Oil-bearing strata of rice; opened up the Daxinganling and western Liaoning regions nearly... 20 A new exploration area for Jurassic oil and gas in a volcanic rock-covered region spanning 10,000 square kilometers.
★ The Tuquan Basin has successfully discovered light crude oil for the first time, paving the way for continued resource exploration to support the “Centennial Celebration.”
Oil and Gas Geological Survey of the Xinjiang Region
★ Define exploration blocks 15 One, bidding 5 one, 4 One successful transfer.
★ Keping 1 The well has yielded its first oil and gas indications in the exploration blank area of the Keping Fault Uplift in the Tarim Basin, thereby expanding the scope of oil and gas exploration in the Tarim Basin.
★ Bogeda Mountain Foreland Zone, Bogda Area, Junggar Basin 1 Well drilling discovery 23 Rice oil layer, expanding the favorable exploration area 2 Ten thousand square kilometers.

Progress in Geological Survey of Oil and Gas in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Qiangtang Basin
★ Two objects larger than [unspecified size] have been identified in Peninsula Lake and Tonam. 100 A large-scale structural trap covering several square kilometers. This study systematically summarizes the sedimentary characteristics and evolutionary patterns of the Qiangtang Basin, proposing a new understanding that the Qiangtang Basin is a residual basin with a stable basement and favorable conditions for hydrocarbon accumulation, thus providing new directions for the next stage of oil and gas exploration.
Lengpolah Basin in Tibet
★Circle/Select 3 A remote scenic area, implemented in Banggo County. 1 Well encounters oil and gas shows. 24 Layer, cumulative thickness 130 Mi achieved major oil and gas discoveries, leading Sinopec Southern Company to register mineral rights and follow up with exploration efforts.

Hydrogeological and Environmental Survey
Serve the country's major strategies and support and improve people's livelihoods.

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development Zone
Geological Survey Report Supporting the Coordinated Development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei
★The identified exploitable groundwater resources in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region amount to annually... 188 hundred million cubic meters; 13 Shallow geothermal energy of a city converted to... 9200 Ten thousand tons of standard coal / Year; the area of relatively stable crustal regions accounts for a certain percentage of the total area of the region. 85% ; The amount of groundwater over-extraction is approximately per year. 18 Hundred million cubic meters / Year, over-extraction rate 12.3% 。
★ Provided basic geological data for the planning and adjustment of the Beijing New Airport area and the Beijing Administrative Sub-center.
★ Initially establish a comprehensive monitoring system for geological environmental changes in reclaimed land and shallow marine areas, as well as for the stability of seawalls.
★ Establish leveling benchmarks along the Tianbao Metro line and at the subsidence monitoring center. 12 Here, measure the deformation.
Precision Services for Local Poverty Alleviation and Socioeconomic Development in the Yanshan-Taihang Mountains Region
★ 2013–2015 A combined exploration and production well is being implemented in Fuping County this year. 29 Eye, directly address the local situation. 3 Tens of thousands of people are facing difficulties accessing drinking water. Potential for large-scale geothermal development has been identified. 5 Location: The first-phase development of the land remediation project in Fuping County. 2.8 The locations of collection wells have been determined for ten thousand mu of land. 94 Here, supporting the implementation of key government projects.

Yangtze River Economic Belt
Geological Survey Report Supporting the Development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt
★Verify 4.5 Vast areas of farmland free from heavy-metal contamination are concentrated, along with green, selenium-rich farmland. 1836 Ten thousand mu; annual geothermal energy utilization equivalent to standard coal. 2.4 100 million tons, equivalent to 2014 Annual coal consumption of 19 %; Identify high-risk areas for karst collapse 23.5 10,000 square kilometers—Potential hazard points for landslides, collapses, and debris flows 10.7 Over 10,000 locations, with areas of severe land subsidence approximately... 2 Ten thousand square kilometers.
It provides a scientific and effective geoscientific basis for the planning and construction of urban economic zones.
★It has been confirmed that the alluvial plains along the river are rich in groundwater resources, with the yield of each well exceeding— 1000 cubic meter / Heaven. In the Wuhu and Chizhou areas, delineate Dabiao Town, Longhu New Area, and Chenyao Lake. 3 A riverside emergency water source.
★Compiled an atlas of land and resources and major geological issues in southern Jiangsu.
★ Regarding Jiaxing City's underground 60 The amount of developable and utilizable resources in the Mi Space, as well as its redevelopment potential, have been assessed. Areas have been delineated. 11 An emergency water source has been established, and the Jiaxing Urban Geological Information Management and Service System and the Government Decision-Making Analysis Platform for Underground Space have been developed.
★ A three-dimensional geological structure of the Taizhou urban planning area has been established. The area has been delineated. 3 Identified potential emergency groundwater sources. Assessed the suitability of underground space development at different depths. Established a Taizhou urban geological and environmental information service platform integrated with “Digital Taizhou.”

Yangtze River Silk Road Economic Belt (within China)
The geological survey findings for the Guanzhong-Tianshui urban area along the Silk Road Economic Belt support the planning and development of the Xixian New Area.
★ Define the area of green selenium-rich land 1.5 Ten thousand mu.
★The identified recoverable groundwater resources amount to per year. 3.5 100 million cubic meters—groundwater quality is generally good.
★ Discovered in the Xi'an area 14 The ground fissures are expanding continuously toward the Xixian New Area; therefore, the risks posed by these ground fissures should be managed and controlled.
The Qaidam Basin Circular Economy Pilot Zone Focuses on Key Issues.
★ Discovered and delineated in the Qaidam Basin 5 At the extra-large level, 5 In the large-scale groundwater aquifer area with excellent water quality, the total recoverable resource volume is daily. 314.61 Ten thousand cubic meters.
★ Strontium levels as high as have been discovered in the Bayin River basin of the Qaidam Basin. 0.45 milligram / Increase, water output approximately 1000 cubic meter / One of the high-quality mineral water sources in Tian.
★Establish a standardized system of key hydrogeological parameters for vegetation-ecological constraints in the arid basins of Northwest China.

Geological Hazard Investigation
Launch an investigation and risk assessment of areas highly prone to geological disasters.

Highly susceptible areas for geological disasters in China are near... 180 10,000 square kilometers, accounting for the land area of 1/5 , threat 400 The safety of more than a dozen towns and nearly ten thousand villages.
Geological hazard investigation and support services underpin major engineering projects.
★To support the planning and construction of major projects along the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, we have preliminarily compiled a map showing the distribution of major active faults in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 1 ∶ 50 Ten thousand).
★The distribution characteristics of loess and its engineering geological properties along the Songpan section of the Chengdu-Lanzhou transportation corridor have been identified.
★ Explore the application of new technologies and methods in geological disaster investigation.

Hydrogeological Survey

★ Implement integrated exploration and production in deep wells 6000 More than a few, solve 2200 Ten thousand people are facing difficulties accessing drinking water.
★ National Groundwater Monitoring Project: Construction of Automatic Groundwater Monitoring Stations 2 Ten thousand.
★ 2015–2020 The year will focus on: 14 a concentrated, contiguous poverty-alleviation zone, karst rocky mountain areas, the northwest region, and others approx. 300 Hydrogeological survey covering 10,000 square kilometers.

Geothermal Resource Survey

★Completed 31 Geothermal resources of provincial capital cities and 256 Investigation, Evaluation, and Zoning of Shallow Geothermal Energy in Cities.
★ Preliminarily delineated target areas for enhanced geothermal system exploration and development, and initiated scientific drilling for enhanced geothermal systems in Zhangzhou, Fujian.
Geochemical Survey of Land Quality
★Release of the China Agricultural Land Geochemical Survey Report
★Delineated in the Southwest Heavy Metal High-Back Area 18116 Square kilometers of green, selenium-rich land resources.
★The preliminary establishment of a geochemical monitoring network for basic farmland quality in Zhejiang Province—currently, the monitoring sites are... 1000 One.
★ Large-scale selenium-rich soil has been discovered in key poverty-alleviation areas, providing a foundation for establishing modern agricultural science and technology parks.
★ Geochemical surveys of land resources guide the scientific development of the Panax notoginseng industry in karst regions.

Mineral Survey
Identify new mineral exploration targets and drive commercial exploration.

China's mineral geological survey work is primarily focused on areas such as the Tianshan-Beishan region, the Southwest Sanjiang region, and the Greater Khingan Range. 26 a key mineralization belt, and carry out 1 ∶ 5 Conduct geological surveys of mineral resources, delineate prospective exploration targets, and guide and stimulate commercial mineral exploration. Focusing on strategic emerging minerals such as graphite, lithium, and fluorite, we have carried out targeted research and demonstration projects, leading to the discovery of a number of new mineral deposits.

New Progress in Key Metallogenic Belts
2015 Year, investment in mineral geological surveys 13 100 million yuan, completed 1 ∶ 5 Mineral and Geological Survey of Wan 9.7 10,000 square kilometers, delineating comprehensive anomalies. 3300 Remaining areas and newly discovered mineral (alteration) points 1250 Here, delineate mineral exploration target areas. 500 The rest.
Newly Discovered Malkansu Manganese Ore Belt in the Western Kunlun Mountains, Xinjiang
The Malkan-Su manganese ore belt features deposits (or occurrences) such as Ortokanas and Malkan Tu, distributed from west to east.
Among them, the Ortokanash manganese deposit has discovered reserves of manganese ore. 2000 Tens of thousands of tons—the region’s prospective resource reserves reach 1 Over 100 million tons. The continuity of the orebody between Ortokanash and Malkantu, as well as the structural controls on the orebody, are key issues that need to be addressed.
A copper deposit of tens of millions of tons has been discovered in Bangong Lake–Nujiang, Tibet.
In the Bangong Lake-Nujiang metallogenic belt, the Duolong ore concentration area has successively discovered and evaluated several deposits, including Dubuzha, Bolong, Naro, and Tiegelongnan. As of... 2015 Cumulative copper discoveries by year-end 1900 Tens of thousands of tons. Among them, the Tegelongnan deposit is a super-large copper-gold orebody that has achieved breakthroughs in recent years, with proven copper reserves. 1097 Ten thousand tons, average copper grade 0.53% 。
New Gold Deposit Discovered in Beiyaya, Yunnan, within the Southwest Three Rivers Metallogenic Belt 100 Several tons
Established “Carbonate Rocks” + Fault structure + Porphyry-style gold-polymetallic mineralization model. 2013–2015 Annual increase in gold resource reserves 127 Tons, copper resource amount 41 Ten thousand tons, lead and zinc 116 Ten thousand tons.
Major breakthrough achieved in manganese ore exploration along the eastern margin of the Upper Yangtze region in eastern Guizhou.
Two manganese ore concentration areas—Daotuo and Xixibao—have been discovered in the secondary fault-basin of the Songtao-Guzhang fault-basin. To... 2015 The annual increase in manganese ore reserves exceeds 6 Hundreds of millions of tons, with further potential for mineral exploration.
The Daotuo ore cluster includes two super-large manganese deposits—Daotuo and Gaodi. The resource reserves submitted for the Daotuo manganese deposit are... 1.42 Hundreds of millions of tons—resource reserves discovered in the highland manganese deposits 1.17 100 million tons; the Xixibao ore cluster comprises two super-large manganese deposits—Xixibao and Taoziping. The Xixibao manganese deposit has reported manganese ore reserves. 1.93 100 million tons—the manganese ore reserves at Taoziping reach 1.06 100 million tons.
New progress has been made at the Zhuxi tungsten mine in Jiangxi, located on the southern margin of the Jiangnan landmass.
2011 ~ 2015 Year, tungsten ore discovered ( WO3 ) Resource volume 286 Ten thousand tons. 2013 ~ 2015 This year, geological surveys of mineral resources around Zhuxi were carried out, resulting in the discovery of new sites including Hengluli, Hongmeiling, Sicun, Changyuandu, Chuancangdu, and Shuzhudu. 6 Mineral (or mineralization) occurrences; delineate prospective exploration targets including the periphery of Zhuxi, Donggang, Niujiaoling, Hongmeiling, Hengluli, and Changyuandu. 10 Here, forecast resource volume 140 Ten thousand tons.
The scale of gold mineral resources in the Jiaodong metallogenic belt continues to expand.
By conducting activities in the western waters of Sanshan Island 1 ∶ 5 According to the gravity survey conducted by Wan Chongli, a newly discovered gravity gradient zone of considerable scale has been identified, which holds promise to become the fourth gold-bearing belt following Jiaojia, Zhaoping, and Sanshandao.
Construction is underway in the northeast direction of the Sanshan Island Fault. ZK8401 , in 900 ~ 980 Manganese ore sighting 28.3 Mi extends the Sanshan Island gold ore belt toward the northeast. 3 Kilometer. Construction boreholes in the Jiaojia gold ore belt 88ZK1 Cumulative apparent thickness of mineralization 13.11 Meter. The cumulative identified gold resources in the mineral concentration area have exceeded... 4000 tons, becoming the world’s third-largest gold mining district.
Newly Discovered Iron-Rich Ore Deposit in the Qihe-Yucheng Area of Shandong Province
2013–2015 Carried out a survey and evaluation of iron ore deposits in the Dazhang area of Qihe County and the Pan Dian area of Qihe, Shandong Province, and completed drilling operations. 3 One newly discovered thick and large iron ore body.
Investigation and evaluation of iron ore deposits in the Pandian area, revealing ore bodies. 4 Layer, average grade 56.75% , preliminary estimation of resource quantity 2500 Over 10,000 tons.
Geophysical survey of the Dazhang area in Qihe County identifies gravity anomalies. 2 Location, magnetic anomaly 1 Location: Construction drilling 2 Each one has encountered thick, large, and iron-rich ore bodies.

New Developments in Strategic Emerging Minerals

Major Breakthrough in Lithium Spodumene Prospecting at Jiajia, Sichuan
A new spodumene ore vein has been discovered in Jiajika, Sichuan. 14 Article: Newly added lithium ore reserves 88.55 Ten thousand tons (based on) Li2O calculation), the total resource volume for the entire region exceeds 200 Ten thousand tons—this lays the resource foundation for building a new energy industry base in western Sichuan.
Survey of the Dahuangliutan Spodumene Mine in Xinjiang
Define mineral exploration target areas 4 Additionally, localized engineering controls and chemical analysis samples were collected from the larger ore veins with favorable mineralization conditions, and resource estimates were made. Li2O ) 2.5 Ten thousand tons, of which the identified resource amount is 7300 Over tons, indicating a medium-to-large-scale prospect.
Lithium Exploration in the Salt Lakes of the Qaidam Basin, Qinghai Province
Lithium Ore Prediction for Brine Resources in Dongtai Jinier Salt Lake, Xitai Jinier Salt Lake, and Yiliping Dry Salt Lake Lithium chloride The resource amounts are: 500 Ten thousand tons, 600 Ten thousand tons, 160 Ten thousand tons.
A new graphite deposit has been discovered in Huangyangshan, Qitai County, Xinjiang.
The first ultra-large magmatic-hydrothermal crystalline graphite deposit discovered in China; estimated resource reserves exceed... 2000 Ten thousand tons.
A new graphite deposit, Yihade, has been discovered in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province.
Predict resource volume 343 Ten thousand tons.
Newly Discovered Crystalline Graphite Deposit in the Xixia-Tongbai Area of Henan Province
Circle 2 A graphite prospecting target area. Discovery of the Duluozhuang–Heishan Sigu graphite ore prospecting target area. 9 Strip-shaped graphite ore body—Preliminary estimation of graphite mineral resources 176 Ten thousand tons. Preliminary estimation of graphite resource reserves in the Jiucaigou graphite ore prospecting target area. 43 Ten thousand tons.
Beryllium Deposit in the Sayikembulak Area, Fuyun County, Xinjiang
Currently circled. 60 Beryllium ore bodies, including industrial beryllium ore bodies 27 Strip, low-grade beryllium ore body 33 Article. New addition BeO quantity 2100 Tons, with a medium-sized beryllium deposit.
A large tantalum-niobium deposit has been newly discovered in Daping, Yongding, Fujian.
Discovered ( 333+3341 ) Resource volume Nb2O51.57 Ten thousand tons, Ta2O5 1.38 Ten thousand tons, reaching an ultra-large scale.

Basic Geology
Innovative capacity continues to strengthen.   Lead to major breakthroughs in resources

China’s “12th Five-Year Plan” Completed 1 ∶ 5 Regional Geological Survey of the Wan Area 107 10,000 square kilometers—the nationwide cumulative total has been completed. 326 10,000 square kilometers, accounting for the land area of the country. 34% 。
Building a National Basic Geological Products System
Includes primary source materials, standard map sheets, regional maps, and national maps.
Standard drawing format:
★ 1 ∶ 5 Geological Map of the World: Available for Online Inquiry 4441 幅, Geological Survey Dedicated Network Service 3000 Multiple images, publicly released online 400 Multiple copies (public version).
★ 1 ∶ 25 Geological Map of China: Available for online inquiry, browsing, and download. 377 Format, publicly published 112 Area (Blank area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau).
Regional Geological Map Series:
★The new-generation provincial geological atlas and associated series of maps have been completed. 20 One, soon to be published 11 one, 2020 Complete everything before the new year. 32 One.
★Completed 20 A series of geophysical, geochemical, and remote-sensing maps of an important metallogenic belt.
★Preparation and publication of a new-generation geological map of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 16 set 65 Width.
★ Continuously updated geological maps of the six major regions.
National Geological Map Series:
★ We continue to advance nationwide basic geological research and mapping, systematically summarizing the country’s stratigraphy, rocks, and tectonic features. We have established a brand-new Chinese geological framework and, guided by the multi-island arc-basin theory, reconstructed China’s geotectonic framework and geological evolution history.

Achieve a batch of significant original discoveries and innovative insights.

Paleobiology of stratigraphy
★ The Luoping Biota has been established as a window into the comprehensive recovery of Triassic marine ecosystems worldwide. Identified: 6 a category, 40 belong to, 113 Fossil species, newly named 32 This discovery fills a gap in the paleobiological phylogenetic evolution of the Middle Triassic period.
★ The Gaoyuzhuang Formation in Hebei has yielded fossils of the earliest large multicellular organisms on Earth, pushing back the origin of large multicellular life by nearly— 10 Millions of years—this holds significant value for studying the evolution of Earth’s early environment.
★ A new Neoproterozoic “Snowball Earth”–era benthic carbonaceous compression fossil has been discovered in Shennongjia, Hubei Province, providing crucial fossil evidence for understanding the intensity and extent of the “Snowball Earth.”
★ Anji County in northwestern Zhejiang Province has, for the first time, discovered a rich sponge fauna in the Hennantian strata. , The establishment of the “Standard Section for the Lower Yangtze Region of the Hirnantian Stage of the Upper Ordovician” has been approved by the Stratigraphic Commission.
Rock
★ Eclogite has been discovered for the first time in the southern section of the Sanjiang River in Southwest China.
★ Early Silurian discovered in the eastern segment of the Eastern Kunlun Mountains 436 Ma) Garnet peridotite.
★ The Komati-type rocks have been discovered for the first time in the Yunzhongshan area of Shanxi Province.
Construction
★The Longmu Co–Shuanghu–Changning–Menglian suture zone is confirmed to be a remnant of the Paleo-Tethys Ocean.
★ Proposes a new interpretation of the “floral” structural style of the Gangdise-Himalayan Belt.
★ A new batch of tectonically mixed rock belts has been identified and mapped, providing crucial information on the geotectonic framework and tectonic evolution.

Lead and drive major breakthroughs in resources.

During the 12th Five-Year Plan period, the level of basic geological work in metallogenic belts has reached an unprecedented high. 78 The entire exploration area is basically fully covered. 213 The area for mineral exploration and prospecting is basically fully covered by the measurable zones. Approximately...Completed 2000 width 1 ∶ 5 Ten-thousand-scale geological map, identifying mineral (or alteration) occurrences. 2000 In addition, a number of new mineral exploration areas and new directions have been proposed.
★System completed 20 Study on the metallogenic geological background of an important ore-forming belt.
★ For the first time, a comprehensive study has been completed on the geological setting of major mineral deposits across China: innovatively compiling the most systematic assessment to date. 3 Class 5000 The series of geological background maps for ore-forming processes has laid a solid theoretical and data foundation for potential evaluation and breakthroughs in mineral exploration. For the first time, a systematic approach and theoretical methodology for studying ore-forming geological backgrounds have been established, effectively addressing the disconnect between research on fundamental geological factors and the extraction of predictive information.
★ Based on innovative advances in fundamental geological understanding, a number of new exploration directions for unexplored mineral-rich areas have been proposed.

Strengthen the foundation for addressing environmental issues.
Pilot Mapping in the Eastern Plain Region
★Establish a multi-level correlation sequence of Quaternary strata based on different sedimentary units, define major sedimentary interfaces and marker beds, and provide a material basis for comparative studies in Quaternary geological research.
★ A three-dimensional geological structural model of the Quaternary system and multi-temporal lithofacies paleogeographic maps spanning from the Late Pleistocene onward have been constructed, providing crucial geological and technological support for regional land-use planning and underground space utilization.
Specialized Mapping and Comprehensive Study of Major Tectonic Belts
★We have defined the basic characteristics and ages of active faults in the North China region since the Pleistocene epoch, and compiled an active tectonic map of the North China region. This work holds significant practical value for disaster reduction and prevention in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area, as well as for assessing regional stability.