The Development Center of the China Geological Survey recently organized and held a meeting. 2016 The first-half-year geological exploration situation analysis seminar and training session for preparing the report on geological exploration achievements were held. During the meeting, participants conducted an in-depth discussion on the current geological exploration landscape. The Development Center of the China Geological Survey reported on the long-term trends in national geological exploration and... 2015 The research findings on the national geological exploration situation this year analyze the factors influencing the geological exploration landscape. Fujian, Guangxi, Henan, and other regions... 15 Each province exchanged information on its geological exploration activities and discussed... ” The 12th Five-Year Plan “ Geological exploration progress, 2016 In-depth discussions and exchanges were held on topics including annual geological exploration, key influencing factors in geological exploration, and proposed strategies for the development of geological exploration.

To assess the situation of geological exploration, the meeting also conducted a questionnaire survey on the first-half-year geological exploration outlook. The preliminary results of the survey indicate that... 2016 In the first half of the year—and indeed for the entire year—national geological exploration activities will likely continue their downward trend. In particular, investment from social capital is set to shrink further, while the stabilizing role of central and local government fiscal investments in the geological exploration market will become even more prominent.

The meeting also provided training and made arrangements for the submission of geological exploration results for the first half of the year. The Development Center of the China Geological Survey introduced issues and instructions related to the preparation and online submission of the national geological exploration results report for this phase, and demonstrated the national direct reporting system for geological exploration results on-site. According to the arrangements of the Exploration Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the submission of geological exploration results for the first half of the year will be... 6 Moon 10 Completed recently, 6 Complete the announcement of geological exploration results for the first half of the year by the end of the month. 12 Complete the annual geological exploration results report by the end of the month.

At the meeting, Che Changbo, Deputy Director of the Department of Geological Exploration at the Ministry of Natural Resources, provided an in-depth analysis of the current socio-economic situation and the ongoing administrative reform efforts in China. He also highlighted the Ministry’s major initiatives aimed at reforming the exploration and development of mineral resources. He noted that, against the backdrop of China’s new economic normal and continued reform and opening-up, the landscape of geological exploration has undergone profound changes—driven by both international and domestic factors. Looking ahead, China’s economic development will continue to maintain high demand for mineral resources for some time to come. Meanwhile, the construction of an ecological civilization is placing ever-higher demands on the intensive and efficient use of resources and on environmental protection. As a result, geological exploration work holds broad prospects for future development.

From across the country 31 The land and resources departments (bureaus) of various provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), as well as industry sectors including nuclear industry, building materials, coal, Sinochem, and their affiliated key units, along with key members of the Development Center Project Team of the China Geological Survey Bureau—totaling nearly... 100 People attended the meeting. □ (Ma Teng)