Guidance and review: Advancing mining technology for enhanced production and supply of strategic minerals in China

Mineral resources, often referred to as "industrial food," play a pivotal role in the national economic construction sector. Specifically, strategic minerals (SMs) bear a direct influence on the development of emerging strategic industries within China. This paper aims to shed light on the supply and demand dynamics, current status, and characteristics of SMs from the perspective of China's national security. We offer a comprehensive review of the current status and challenges associated with SM mining technology in China. Our analysis spans various mining methods, including open-pit mining, deep underground mining, green mining of complex underground bodies, integrated underground mining and processing, and intelligent mining. Within this framework, we delve into multiple initiatives aimed at improving the status of the mining industry, increasing production, and maintaining the adequate supply of these resources. We discuss these strategies from both a top-level policy and system design perspective, as well as detailed implementation plans.