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China discovers super-large copper-gold deposit
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On September 22, China's State Council Information Office held a press conference titled 'Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan' to discuss the promotion of safe, efficient, and sustainable use of natural resources. Officials reported significant progress in mineral exploration. From January to August, China added nearly 70 million tons of new recoverable oil reserves and 610 billion cubic meters of new recoverable natural gas reserves. Additionally, the Chating copper-gold mine in Anhui province and the Zhugongtang lead-zinc mine in Guizhou province have seen their newly added resource volumes reach ultra-large scale. The discovery of the ultra-large copper-gold deposit is a key highlight, indicating a major boost to China's domestic mineral resource security.
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September 22 — China has discovered an ultra-large-scale copper-gold deposit, according to an announcement made at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office this morning.
The press conference, part of the "Fifteen-Five" (2026–2030) plan series, focused on promoting the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of natural resources.
Key findings from the briefing include:
- Oil and gas exploration: From January to August, China added nearly 7 million tonnes of recoverable oil reserves and 610 billion cubic meters of recoverable natural gas reserves.
- Mineral discoveries: The Chating copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province and the Zhugongtang lead-zinc deposit in Guizhou Province have both reached ultra-large-scale resource volumes.
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财联社Eastern
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China Reports Ultra-Large Copper-Gold Discovery in Anhui, Boosts Mineral Reserves