Following objective laws for transformation & development of resource-based cities
The CHINA MINING 2015 witnessed the sub-forum of “Resource-based Cities: Transformation and Sustainable Development” successfully co- hosted by China Mining Association and China Geo-philosophy Committee and organized by Mining City Committee of China Mining Association.
The sub-forum was presided by Mr. Meng Xianlai, Chairman of China Geo-Philosophy Committee. Mr. Zhu Xun, Secretary–General of the 8th Session of the CPPCC National Committee, Former Minister of Geology and Mineral Resources of China, Director, Senior Advisor Committee of China Mining Association attended the sub-forum and gave his remark.
Mr. Zhu Xun pointed out that, since the first “Resource-oriented Cities’ Transforming and Sustainable Development” forum hosted in Ping Dingshan City, Henan province 18 years ago, it has become consensus for national mining cities to push forward mining cities transform, avoid the problem of “ cities desolate once without mineral resources” and accomplish sustainable development. Currently, we have accumulated rich experience. It was of great importance for mining cities to follow the law of step-developing.
Prof. Lei Yalin, Secretary -General, Mining City Working Committee of China Mining Association, Deputy President of China University of Geo-sciences(Beijing), described the challenges and opportunities brought about in the development of mining cities both at home and abroad. In accordance with the proportion and distributing area of mining cities in China, state favorable policies for mining industry, long-term mechanism and existing problems, she gave a deep analysis and introduced successful cases of Ruhr Region in Germany, Lorraine Region in France, Kitakyushu in Japan and Huston in America. She believed that proactive actions served as the base, the principle of in line with local conditions the key, green transform the core and better balance the guarantee for the transforming development of China’s mining cities.
Mr. Lei Xinhua, Secretary-General of China Geo-Philosophy Committee and professor of China (Beijing) Geology University considered that transforming the developing manner was a must for mining cities which was an unchangeable law. The development of mining cities shall base on the future and look for sustainable industries to cultivate all-round developing of the city. He suggested that mining cities conduct transforming development under the guidance of step-developing law and make developing plan in accordance with the policies and local conditions. (Liu Xiaohui / Yang Qiuling)
About CHINA MINING
Since first held in 1999, the scope and influence of CHINA MINING has grown rapidly year by year. As a global mining summit forum and exhibition, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has become one of the world’s top mining events, and one of the world’s largest mining exploration, development and trading platforms, covering all aspects of the whole mining industry chain, including geological survey, exploration and development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, mining techniques and equipment, mining services, etc. playing an active promotion role in creating exchange opportunities and enhancing mutual cooperation between domestic and foreign mining enterprises.
CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2015 will be held at Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on October 20th-23rd, 2015. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 17th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2015, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.
