China Finds 200 New Mineral Deposits in 2025
In 2025, China discovered nearly 200 new mineral deposits, including 16 gold deposits and 11 iron deposits. The country also made progress in exploring oil and gas in new areas such as the Tarim and Junggar Basins. China recorded an increase in coal production by 1.4%, reaching 4.85 billion tons, and a growth in oil production by 1.5%, amounting to 216 million tons. Additionally, natural gas production increased by 6.3% to 262.06 billion cubic meters, marking the seventh consecutive year of growth. These results indicate that China's efforts in exploring and developing its mineral and hydrocarbon resources have shown significant progress, with investments in this sector doubling during the 14th Five-Year Plan.
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