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Multiple Investment Situation in Shale Gas Exploration was Formed

Multiple Investment Situation in Shale Gas Exploration was Formed

---Take You through the Situation of Shale Gas Resource in China

Source: www.mlr.gov.cn/ Citation: www. www.zgkyb.com Date: October 20, 2015

After nearly five years of hard work, the shale gas exploration and development of China has made a good beginning.

As "The Report on Shale Gas Resource in China (2014)"(hereinafter referred to as "the report") shows, the shale gas exploration and development companies in China has taken the lead in shale gas exploration and development in Sichuan basin, they discovered the first un-compartmentalized shale gas field with a geological reserve of one hundred billion cubic meters. The exploration and development technology had been basically localized, and entered the large-scale development in the early stage.

By the end of 2014, the total investment was 23 billion. Major breakthroughs were made in Fuling of Chongqing, Changning, Weiyuan of Sichuan and other areas. The tricritcal geological reserves of shale gas achieved nearly 500 billion cubic meters, including 106.75 billion cubic meters of explored geological reserves, 3.2 billion cubic meters of build production capacity per year, and 1.5 billion cubic meters of cumulative production of shale gas.

The shale oil and gas has a large resource potential

The shale system was rich and widespread in China, and the shale gas resource had a tremendous potential. According to the survey, the lower Paleozoic marine strata in the south was the main shale system in China, the Longmaxi Formation of Middle and Upper Yangtze region is the optimal section, which accounted for 20% of the shale gas resource of the whole country.

From 2009 to 2012, the Ministry of Land and Resources spent 660 million on the investigative work of shale gas resource in the key areas. It also made evaluations on the potential evaluation of shale gas resource in 41 basins (regions), 87 evaluation units, and 57 gas shale sections in China, which including 62 implementary survey wells, 4 parametric wells, 1500 km of gravity-magnetic-electric measurement, and 210 km of two-dimensional seism.

The results showed that 134 trillion cubic meters of the shale gas geological resource (excluding the Qinghai-Tibet), was about double of conventional natural gas geological resource. Shale gas recoverable resource was 25 trillion cubic meters. Meanwhile, it was found that the lower Paleozoic marine strata bed in the south was the main shale gas system in our country.

Major progress was made in the development demonstration base

Some key areas made progress on the evaluation of shale gas resource, such as Changning-Weiyuan demonstration area, Fuling of Chongqing exploration development demonstration base, Zhaotong of Yunnan demonstration area, Yanchang of Shaanxi demonstration area, the north of Guizhou exploration testing area, and the bidding regions.

By the end of 2014, the development demonstration base confirmed that the shale gas geological resource was 699 million cubic meters, the explored geological reserves was 106.75 billion cubic meters.

Fuling exploration development demonstration base was located in the southeast of Sichuan, including the south of Wanxian, the north of Fuling, the east of Dianjiang, and the west of Zhongxian. By the end of 2015, it is predicted that the Fuling exploration development demonstration base will have explored reserves of 100 billion cubic meters, which will form 5 billion cubic meters of production capacity, 3.2 billion cubic meters of the gas production rate per year. By the end of 2017, it is predicted that the accumulative explored geological reserve will reach 300 billion cubic meters and the production capacity will reach 10 billion cubic meters per year, which will provide the typical demonstration for shale gas exploration development throughout the country.

In August 2014, the Ministry of Land and Resources and the People`s Government of Guizhou had set up the shale gas comprehensive exploration testing area in the north of Guizhou, for accelerating the shale gas exploration development in Guizhou.

The shale gas business development is kicked off

The shale gas market is huge in China.

By the end of 2014, Fuling shale gas field completed 75 testing gas well, 2 billion cubic meters of new production capacity was completed in advance. Now this field has produced over 1.2 billion cubic meters of gas, with a daily gas production of 3.6 million cubic meters.

CNPC implemented Wei well 204 in Weiyuan block of Sichuan, after the fracturing testing, the initial output was 165000 cubic meters per day, the production testing of Ning 201 well in Changning block was 150000 cubic meters per day. YS108H1-1 horizontal well in Zhaotong section of Yunnan got the industrial gas flow up to 200000 cubic meters per day. Changning-Weiyuan and Zhaotong section achieved the shale gas exploration breakthrough, and obtained more than 200 billion cubic meters of tertiary reserves .

According to the data, by the end of 2014, the petroleum enterprises and the bid winners completed 20000 km of two-dimensional seism, 2134 square km of three dimensional seism, 669 drilling wells (including 90 survey wells, 234 vertical wells, 345 horizontal wells), and 235 km pipeline laying with a total investment of 21.88 billion yuan. Among them, the annual investment in 2014 was 9.17 billion, which completed 2938 km of two-dimensional seism, 1841 square km of three dimensional seism, 162 drilling wells and 1.3 billion cubic meters of shale gas production.From 2012 to 2014, the production of shale gas was more than 1.5 billion cubic meters in total. In addition, it started the shale gas production capacity construction in Pengshui and Fuling of Chongqing, Changning-Weiyuan and Fushun-Yongchuan of Sichuan, Zhaotong of Yunnan, and Xishui of Guizhou.

Domestic exploration development technology

The shale gas drilling and completion technology research started late in China, but progress faster.

According to the report, at present, the shale gas exploration development technology and equipment in China has been basically localized, the cost of horizontal wells continue to fall, and the construction period is shortening. Through the technology introduction, absorption and problem tackling, China has generally mastered shale gas exploration development technology, such as shale gas geophysics, well drilling, well completion, fracturing and gas testing. It also mastered the ability of 3500 meters shallow horizontal well drilling and staged fracturing work, up to 22 sections of the horizontal well staged fracturing section, with a length of 2130 meters. The independent research and development product like the mobile drilling rig, model 3000 fracturing truck, and the shale gas "dessert" prediction software have achieved good application effect in the exploration development. The horizontal well drilling completion cycle is reduced from 150 to 70 days (46 days minimum), the cost of single horizontal well is decreased from 100 million to the range of 50 million to 70 million yuan.

The related supportive and encouraging policies were gradually implemented

Based on its resource management function, the Ministry of Land and Resources strives to promote the shale gas exploration development in accordance with the principle of"open market, orderly competition, innovation mechanism, coordinate interaction".Since 2009, it carried out the shale gas resource potential evaluation and favorable zones optimization and two rounds of shale gas exploration bidding. Approved by the State Council, it set the shale gas as independent minerals, opened the shale gas exploration mining market, released"Notice on strengthening shale gas exploration recoverable and supervision and administration", and issued"Technical specifications on shale gas reserves calculation and evaluation".

In order to track the the latest progress of shale gas bidding sections in our country timely and fully understand the present situation of the exploration development of shale gas bidding sections, Oil and Gas Resources Survey Center of China Geological Survey has organized the shale gas exploration development symposium for many times, introduced the progress in the 21 bidder blocks, exploration development achievements and the latest geological understanding, explored the problems about geology and engineering technology, brought forward the constructive suggestions. OGS set up the mechanism of enterprise alliance, and carried out co-research with the bid winners. According to varied requirements and special problems of the enterprises, OGS took the targeted expert consultation, answered questions for the enterprises and organized the technicians of bid winners to Chongqing for shale gas site inspection.

The whole industrial chain system was gradually improved

The construction of the shale gas whole industrial chain standard system provides scientific and effective standards for the shale gas industry in China.

In April 2014, the Ministry of Land and Resources issued and implemented "Technical specifications on shale gas reserves calculation and evaluation ", the first industry standard for shale gas reserves in China. In 3 to 5 years, China will build the whole industrial chain standard system from the shale gas resource evaluation, drilling and completion, well control, fracturing, environmental protection, ect. It will provide scientific and effective standard specification for the shale gas industry in China.

In November 2013, the National Energy Administration released "The determination method of the gas shale ", which was implemented in April 1, 2014.（Zhang Li）

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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 November 20^th-23^rd, 2015. We invite you to join the event and to celebrate the 17^th anniversary of CHINA MINING with us. For more information about CHINA MINING 2015, please visit: www.chinaminingtj.org.

Perspectives of China`s Non-metallic Minerals Industry

Perspectives of China`s Non-metallic Minerals Industry

Source: www.mlr.gov.cn Citation: www. www.zgkyb.com Date: October 20, 2015

Resource Status

China is a big producer of nonmetallic minerals at present, playing an important role in nonmetallic minerals export in the international market.

Among the 92 kinds of nonmetallic minerals that have proven reserves, most of them have been developed and have a mass production.

The reserves of minerals such as graphite, gypsum, limestone, magnesite, bentonite and barite rank first in the world; talc, fluorite, wollastonite, asbestine ,mirabilite and others rank second; perlite, zeolite, boracite and others rank third; while kaolinite, bauxite, celestite and other minerals have a huge reserves as well.

Policy Support

Nonmetallic industry development plan has been listed into national level project.

The standards for admittance to industry of important competitive minerals (fluorite, graphite) development have come out organized by MIIT.

More and more local governments have formulated nonmetallic mineral development plans, some regions of abundant resources set up the metallic industry cities specially and give favorable policy supports.

For the governments of places having a basis of nonmetallic industry, they try to find a new model of nonmetallic resources development, concentrate resource exploit and supply, promote resource utilization rate, engineer the industry and make the industry a systematic one.

The governments are now obsoleting the capacity falling behind in the similar disorder competition and developing the large-scale companies.

Imports and Exports

The exports volume and price of part of nonmetallic minerals of China glide in different degrees in first half year, especially which of graphite, fluorbaryt, talc, magnesia, kaolin dropped considerably. The export volume of fluorbaryt decreases 20.26% and price decreases 10.14% compared to the same period, the export volume of graphite decreases 13.36% and price decreases 4.45%compared to the same period. The export volume of talc decreases 8.9% and price decreases 3.2% compared to the same period. The export volume of kaolin decreases 29.74% but price increases 31% compared to the same period.

In the first six months of 2015, the nonmetallic minerals import volume of China is basically flat compared to the same period, nevertheless the import price of nodular graphite, crystalline flake graphite, super fine talc powder is 2~3times of export price. The phenomenon of China nonmetallic minerals product import in high price but export in high price still exists, there is a certain gap between China nonmetallic minerals fine machining product and foreign product.

Economical Operation

In recent years, the profit of non-metallic mineral mines in China has dropped significantly, although the output value has slightly increased. The profit decreased from 14.37% at 2011 to 10.14% at 2014.

Green mine

Up to now, 59 building materials and non-metallic mines have been awarded the title of "Green Mine", with 3 in the first batch, 12 in the second batch, 18 in the third batch and 26 in the fourth batch. These mines manufacture products related to 13 non-metallic minerals such as limestone, kaoline, fluorite, talc, gypsum, calcite, and graphite. However, the development of the green mines are unbalanced. It`s mainly reflected in two aspects, one is that the industry is restrict to limited minerals resources without some important ores such as bentonite and siliceous-rock raw material, and the other one is the shortage of medium-small companies.

Market Demand

The traditional iron, construction, building material, chemical, refractory and light industries are undergoing depression, with a low demand. The demand and price of nonmetallic product has dropped greatly .

The market demand of nonmetallic minerals of different application filed grows more and more in first half year of 2015,at the same time, the mineral production and marketing volume, profit rate overall downward trend. The product demand and price of some traditional industry raw and auxiliary material decrease, taxes on enterprise go high, cost of production and labor increase daily, the homogeneous product competition between enterprises intensifies, emerging area still needs a developing process.

Total Level

The investment in fixed assets of mining industry in the first 6 months in 2015 is 52.61 billion RMB, decrease by 7.71% comparing to the same period, the investment of nonmetallic industry is 9.26 billion RMB, increased by 5.4% comparing to the same period.

The industrial added value above national scale has increased by 6.3%, while the nonmetallic industry has increased by 6.4%.

The total profit of mining industry in first half year of 2015 is 13.961 billion RMB, decreased by 58.8% comparing to the same period; coal mining and processing industry has decreased by 67%, petroleum and natural gas exploiting industry has decreased by 68.4%, nonmetallic industry has decreased by 6.7% and the melting and rolling processing industry of base metals has decreased by 22.4%.

Industry Issues

Recently, non-metallic mineral mines in China are facing many serious industry issues, such as the unbalance between the non-metallic mineral resources exploitation and protection; severe waste and destruction of the resources; over-mining of key ores; small and dispersive companies which result in low degree of industrial concentration and profits; low level of technology, especially for further processing; weak management and operational monitoring; local governments seek for high GDP rather than guide the operation of the mining companies scientifically and systematically which results in many useless and impractical programs.

Admittance Criterion

Graphite: The lowest limited for new and rebuilt programs of concentration of graphite is 20,000 tons per year, and the single product line should be not less than 5000 tons/yr, while that for microcrystalline graphite is 150,000 and 30,000 tons/yr with rate of recovery of >85%. The capacity of new and rebuilt programs of concentration of pure graphite should be higher than 5000 tons/yr with rate of final products higher than 85%. The annual capacity of new and rebuilt programs of concentration of expanded graphite should be higher than 5000 tons with rate of final products larger than 95% using electrolytic oxidation or acid impregnation processes. The annual capacity of new and rebuilt programs of concentration of flexible graphite should be higher than 1000 tons with rate of final products larger than 90% and width of equipment wider than 1000 mm using continuous expansion and molding technology.

Fluorite: Newly built mines should design safe, high-performance, and suitable mining methods and equipment based on their mining scheme, proven resources, and occurrence condition of ores. The daily capacity of fluorite should be higher than 100 tons assuming 300 working days per year. Mineral processing plant is required for mines with annual capacity of 30,000 tons or more. The rate of recovery for underground and opencast mining should be higher than 75% and 90% respectively. 80% is set up for lower limit of recovery rate for the concentration (associated ores and tailings gangue excluded).

High-alumina clay: Annual capacity of single product line of the companies related to concentration of high-alumina clay should be larger than 50,000 tons with lower limit of recovery rate of 80%. Annual capacity of high-alumina clay grog chamotte should not be less than 50,000 tons including lower capacity of single product line of 30,000 tons for rotary kiln, 20,000 tons for tunnel kiln, and 10,000 tons for shuttle and up-draft kilns. The rates of recovery for underground and opencast mining should be higher than 70% and 80%, respectively.（Zhang Li）

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Range far your eye over long vistas-for the opening of CM2015

Range far your eye over long vistas-for the opening of CM2015

Source: www.zgkyb.com Citation: www. www.zgkyb.com Date: October 20, 2015

We should have the will to range far your eye over long vistas

——For the Opening of China Mining Congress and Expo 2015

Approved by the State Council of PRC, the China Mining Congress and Expo 2015 is holding from today to October 23 in Tianjin. This meeting is organized by the Ministry of Land and Resources of PRC, Tianjin Municipal People`s Government and China Mining Association. We wish this annual event a success.

As we all know, mining is an important and indispensable force in the global economy. It could be said that mining and mineral resources had contributed dedication for all the civilization, progress, achievements, material and spiritual wealth of human society today. It is also why this meeting is paid so much attention, which is in order to promote a sustainable development of mining exchanges and cooperation between China and the world .

In the current, global mining is in downturn because of the global economic downturn and structural adjustment and the geopolitical change. In the next few years, the global economic recovery would be multi-layered and complex，so the mining would not be converting turnaround and should be in a period of deep change.

After 30 years of rapid development, China`s economic growth slowed down gradually since the beginning of the third quarter of 2010. GDP growth continuous declined and the trend is not yet stable. Despite the Chinese government adopted a series of important initiatives to promote economic development following the deepen reforms, the economy have indeed shown some new and good momentum of development, but still can not catch up with the growth momentum just as in the past. Release the reform bonus should be a gradual process.

Under its influence, the demand of Chinese mineral products slowed down in recent years. The supply of large-scale mineral products, especially coals, was really over-sufficient. What even worse, developing rate of other newborn economics happened to be down and differentiated apparently. In overall view, there are no effective economics to support the global need after China in short time, and global mineral demand will keep weak. This duration is predicted to last for several years.

But fortunately, global mineral industry is in the stage of "Four Period Superposition":

The first one is brewing period of mineral revival and recruit. Although the mineral revival cannot come true in short time, but the experts think that energy and resource demand in long term will be better and mining is looking for the opportunities and being ready to embrace next thriving.

The second one is incubation period of mineral technology innovation. Facing severe situation and competition in market, mineral enterprises and companies enlarges exploration technology research, intelligent mining, efficient mining technology and management innovation with high spirit, to promote their development.

The third one is game period of mineral policy adjustment. Many resource-type countries adjust their policy strategies and decrease the investment barrier to promote domestic mineral development.

The fourth one is reforming period of energy and resource management structure, In recent years, global energy and resource pattern changes a lot, but its structure formed 40 years ago which could not adapt to nowadays patterns. So reform has come into agreement in the whole world.

These features are not only providing the possibility for the global mining industry out of the woods, but also for China`s mining industry turn adversity into opportunities. In this regard, we should seize the opportunity and take corresponding measures.

We should stable public geological survey investment and promote adjusting the structure of geological survey work. In the current, global mining is in downturn and the exploration investment is declining. We should take full consideration to the geological work which plays an advanced role in national economic development. It is recommend that we should deploy early and make the public geological work play a "skillfully deflected the question" role and fully mobilize the enthusiasm of social capital investment. That is how we preparing for the next round of the mining boom.

We should strengthen science and technology, management and system innovation, increase the R&D investment. Currently, it is in the incubation period of global mining technology innovation ，rapid development of modern earth observation and detection means have strengthened the ability of the geological survey work and reach range. We must improve the occasion, and take innovation as eternal power to promote mining recovery and sustainable development.

We should accelerate the reform of geological prospecting units, establish and improve mineral exploration market. After the classification reform of geological prospecting units, we should offer market-oriented guidance, support and training to the separated part and make it a truly independent market entity. For guiding and stimulating the market vitality and promoting the mineral exploration market constantly improve, meanwhile we should provide policy support just like subsidies or tax credits appropriately to some risk exploration investment entity.

We should move forward on reform of administration policy on mineral resources, and carry out related policy to push forward mineral exploration. At the same time, we should move forward on adjustment on industry intensifying, scale-up, and structure-in-depth strategy, and transition of development concept. And therefore, we should follow the strategy of the central government by deepening the reforms in an all-round way and ruling the country by law, and let the market play its critical rule on resource allocation, and boost the market-oriented reform of the mineral resource, and strengthen the effort on adjusting the structure of mining industry.

We should continue our stepping out strategy, learn from the experience, and create a better impression of Chinese mining industry. We should try our best to find out some high-quality resource, and have a good knowledge of international convention as soon as possible, and regulate the behavior of the industry, and try to improve the management ability of the enterprise, and take more social responsibility, in order to actively construct a new order of the mining management around the world.

Batten down the hatches, we should face actively the conflict of the new around international trade regulation. Facing the fact that U.S. and some other countries have already been taking some advantage on regulation by coming to an agreement(TPP), we should deal with an open mind, and on the other hand, learn from the past on trade, and foster some seeded players who can participate trade around the world in all directions, during the process of which we push hard on bilateral and multilateral trade agreement. We should foresee future tendency by analyzing trade division around the world and industry competition. During the time when we improve our capability of dealing with conflict between countries on economic issue, we should participate actively the formulation of new regulation on international trade on the basis of updated version of China South Korea free trade area, China-Australia free trade area, and China-Association of Southeast Asian Nations free trade area.

We should study in depth the tendency of energy and mineral resource, and participate actively in governing the energy and mineral resource around the world. The price of energy and mineral resource derives from its supply and demand relationship in the new century because of effects of multiple factors. China is the first energy consuming and production country, and also the second crude oil importing country, at the same time, it is also a high consumption and production country of mineral resource, and plays an important role in the energy resource field. Thus, we should participate actively in reforming the energy and mineral resource governing structure, and set up some new platform for energy and mineral resource government, in order to push it move forward to the fair and justifying tendency, as well as maintain safety of energy and mineral resource of China even the whole world.

Each country will have show time of his own on the fantastic stage around the world. Above all, harmony of benefit between countries is an eternal theme. TPP is the case, so does the collaboration and development of the mining industry all over the world.（The Editorial）

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An Outline of CHINA MINING Sessions

An Outline of CHINA MINING Sessions

Source: www.zgkyb.com Citation: www. www.zgkyb.com Date: October 20, 2015

With 16-year development, CHINA MINING has been included among the world`s top mining events. It covers the whole value chain, including geological survey, exploration & development, mining rights trading, mining investment and financing, smelting and processing, technique and equipment, mining services, etc. CHINA MINING is not only a trading platform for mining prospecting and development, but also plays a critical role in creating more communication and co-operation opportunities for domestic and international industry communities. Since the first session in 1999, CHINA MINING Congress and Expo has been annually held for 16 years. The Ministry of Land & Resources and Tianjin Municipal People`s Government have successfully co-hosted CHINA MINING for six years since 2009.The extending scope has enabled CHINA MINING playing more and more influential role in the global mining industry.

　　The 1st

　　Theme: To promote the mining industry further opening-up

　　Date: October 26, 1999

　　Location: Dalian, Liaoning Province

　　Focus: China mining industry breaks new ground

　　This conference was called "China International Symposium on Mining Laws and Regulations", it opened a new chapter in China mining industry.

　　The 2nd

　　Theme: To raise the level of opening-up of western mineral resources exploration and development

　　Date: October 13, 2000

　　Location: Urumqi,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

　　Focus: Western region,the new focus of China mining

　　This conference was called "The International Symposium on Development of Western Region and Investment of China Mining". It was the first mining conference after the beginning of the western region development. The conference proposed that we should strengthen the mineral exploration in western China, and open the door on mineral exploration in western to outside world.

　　The 3rd

　　Theme: To enhance mutual understanding and international cooperation and promote common development of mining industry

　　Date: September 20, 2001

　　Location: Xi’an，Shanxi Province

　　Focus: Reformation and prospect of mining industry in the new age

　　This conference was called "China Mining-2001 International Symposium", it showed the big change of China in the geological prospecting system and mining system in the new period. 200 delegates from 11 countries and regions attended the conference. Canada and Australia embassies first became the assistant organizers.

　　The 4th

　　Theme: To honor the commitments and adapt to the rules

　　Date: October 22, 2002

　　Location: Chongqing

　　Focus: WTO accession, the opportunities and challenges for China mining industry

　　This conference was called "China Mining-2002 International Symposium". Delegates of World Bank Group and the APEC member economies together with delegates of China mining industry, launched an in-depth discussion of the development trend of global and regional mining, mining development after China`s WTO accession, mining financing, and mining policy in China.

　　The 5th

　　Theme: To strength exchange and cooperation and promote reform and development

　　Date: October 27, 2003

　　Location: Kunming,Yunnan Province

　　Focus: The gradual implementation of "bringing in" and "going out" resource strategies

　　This conference was called "China Mining - 2003 International Symposium". The evolution of China mining policy and regional mining cooperation were discussed in this conference. More than 300 delegates from 14 countries and regions attended the conference.

　　The 6th

　　Theme: To promote the international cooperation and communication and contribute to the development and prosperity of the mining

　　Date: November 16~18, 2004

　　Location: Beijing

　　Focus: The recovery of mining industry

　　This conference was called "China Mining-2004 International Symposium". This conference first organized a mining exhibition for the domestic and foreign exhibitors, which covered from the resources, the mining technology and equipment, and financing services to mining enterprises of other related services. More than 1000 delegates from nearly 30 countries and regions attended the meeting.

　　The 7th

　　Theme: To enhance the mining cooperation and realize mutual benefit and win-win progress

　　Date: November 15 ~17, 2005

　　Location: Beijing

　　Focus: CHINA MINING Conference became one of the world`s top 4 mining conferences

　　It was the first time to use the name "CHINA MINING" .This conference organized 14 symposiums on different topics ,such as China mining industry policy, new theory and new technology, mining financing and mining investment opportunities in China and neighbor countries. Especially, there was a forum for the CEOs from important mining companies in China and abroad. Nearly 2000 delegates from more than 20 countries and regions attended this conference, among them, tthe foreign delegates accounted for 2/3 of the total.

　　The 8th

　　Theme: To prosper economy of mining and promote harmonious development

　　Date: November 14~16, 2006

　　Location: Beijing

　　Focus: To promote the sound and rapid growth in China and global mining industry

　　This conference set up 8 workshops, and also held 5 forums: Global Mining Ministers, Global CEO, Countries and Regions, Overseas Investment and Mining Equipment. A special Government Exhibition Area first appeared in the conference ,and represented by the exhibition of Ministry of Land and Resources of the People`s Republic of China.

　　The 9th

　　Theme: To implement the scientific development concept, promote the "green mining"

　　Date: November 13~15,2007

　　Location: Beijing

　　Focus: The conception of "green mining" has win support among the people

　　Delegates had in-depth discussions on "green mining" policy, efficient utilization of resources, mine environment and the mining safety and international commodity markets, in order to promote mining saving, cleaning, security and sustainable development as well as made a contribution to the world`s mining boom.

　　The 10th

　　Theme: To meet new challenges and promote sustainable boom on the mining

　　Date: November 11~13, 2008

　　Location: Beijing

　　Focus: To develop with the global mining and face financial crises together

　　Under the background of the international financial crisis, this conference attached great importance to the global mining industry. Delegates had in-depth discussions on questions related to the Mining Industry Trends, Mining and Finance and Mining Technology and Equipment etc. This conference also had set up a multiple minerals project sessions. Several countries, including Canada, Australia, and South Africa appeared in the exhibition area at CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2008. In addition, there were many delegations from Mongolia, Chile, Mexico and Philippines. The total booths number in this area reached over 100.

　　The 11th

　　Theme: To seize the opportunity and develop collectively

　　Date: October20~22, 2009

　　Location: Tianjin

　　Focus:To reinforce the geological prospecting and breathe life into the global mining recovery

　　The 11th CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2009 consisted of three parts - Conference, Exhibition and Coherent Events. It featured 17 keynotes , 23 breakout sessions and 420 exhibition booths. More than 3500 delegates from Government officials,specialists and scholars , mining companies and financing institution in more than 50 countries and regions attended this meeting to discuss the development trend of global mining and mining development challenges and opportunities.

　　The 12th

　　Theme: Co-operation, Responsibility and Development

　　Date: November 16~18, 2010

　　Location: Tianjin

　　Focus: Based on the domestic development and strengthen international cooperation

　　China vice Premier Li Keqiang addressed during the opening ceremony of CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2010 and he talked about how China and the world should co-operate and work together for mutual benefit and how to develop a sustainable mining industry.More than 4000 delegates from Government officials , specialists and scholars , mining companies and financing institution in more than 50 countries and regions attended this meeting. In the project signing ceremony, a total of 62 project contracted, and contract amount to 11.7 billion Yuan. During CHINA MINING 2010, the Tianjin Mining Exchange was officially opened.

　　The 13th　　

　　Theme: To strengthen international cooperation and speed up the prospecting breakthrough

　　Date: November 6~8, 2011

　　Location: Tianjin

　　Focus: To improve the minerals support capability and utilization efficiency

　　The 13th CHINA MINING Congress & Expo 2011 consisted of three parts - Conference, Exhibition and Coherent Events. Government officials, industry leaders, and experts from both Chinese and foreign mining industries had in-depth discussions on questions related to the mining industry during the conference. The topics covered Mining Industry Trends, Mining and Finance, Mining and Macroeconomy, China Outbound Mining Investment, Sustainable Mining, Mining Commodities, Geological Survey, Mining Technology and Equipment, etc.

　　The 14th

　　Theme: Hand in hand to promote common development

　　Date: November 4~6, 2012

　　Location: Tianjin

　　Focus: Join hands to meet challenges and cooperate in an open attitude

　　CHINA MINING 2012 Conference featured 3 keynote and over 40 breakout sessions structured in streams according to different areas, incl. Policies & Financing; Prospecting, Exploration & Mining; Commodities; Country Investment as well as Mining Sustainability.

　　The 15th

　　Theme: Opportunities, Challenge and Development

　　Date: November 2~5, 2013

　　Location: Tianjin

　　Focus: Work together to build a mutually beneficial and win-win pattern for the supply, demand, and trade of global mineral commodities

　　This conference introduced keynote session, mining ministers` forum，mining development forum and another 34 sub-forums and 10 countries(regions) investment projects shows featuring rich content, high participation and strong interaction.

　　The 16th

　　Theme: Sustainable Development through Innovation

　　Date: October 20~23, 2014

　　Location: Tianjin

　　Focus: Provided a top platform of mining dialogue, exchange and cooperation for the whole mining sector

　　During and after the event, the leaders of Ministry of Land and Resources held bilateral talks with mining ministers or deputy ministers from 14 countries and project leaders from International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS) and International Finance Corporation(IFC) of World Bank Group and other international organizations, and signed a series of cooperative agreements related with geological and mineral field to further consolidate and expand cooperation in the field of international pattern of mineral resources so as to achieve mutual benefit and win-win development.（Wu Haiwei）

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News briefing of CHINA MINING 2015 held

News briefing of CHINA MINING 2015 held

Source: www.mlr.gov.cn Citation: www.mlr.gov.cn Date: October 16, 2015

A Scene of the Briefing

CHINA MINING Congress and Expo 2015, approved by the State Council, sponsored by Ministry of Land and Resources, Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, and China Mining Association, and supported by National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Environment Protection, Ministry of Commerce, China Development Bank, the Export-Import Bank of China, Bank of China, will be held in Tianjin from October 20 to 23, 2015.

On October 15, the news briefing which introduced the highlight and the feature of CHINA MINING to the press was held by Ministry of Land and Resources. Themed with “New Normal, New Opportunities, New Development”, CHINA MINING organized theme forums, mining ministers’ forums, geological survey director forums, mining development high-level forums, 22 sessions, 12 country (region) mining investment project shows, and relevant mining knowledge lectures and workshop. CHINA MINING gave wide publicity to measures that strengthened domestic mining prospecting and development, innovated mining resources management, developed green mining, and deepened international cooperation. It mainly organized negotiations and cooperative dockings of international and domestic mining cooperation project promotions and established a platform for strengthening practical cooperation in the field of mining. A Mining Expo which attracted government delegations, mining corporations, mining equipment companies, technical service companies, investment and financing organizations, and evaluation and consulting firms from major mining countries and regions. With 2,000 booths and 600 exhibitors, the exhibition area reached over 38,000m².

Mr. Bai Xingbi, Deputy Director of Dept of International Co-operation & Science and Technology, introduced on the briefing that compared with former sessions of CHINA MINING, this year’s highlight and features would be more notable. First of all, with more targeted topics, CHINA MINING would analyze new development opportunities of mining industry in depth centering on current global economic development situations and the new normal of China’s economy. We would enhance the confidence of global mining development. Secondly, the representativeness of CHINA MINING would be further enhanced. Delegates and exhibitors come from more wide-ranging, covering the world`s major mining countries and regions with rich resources. Major international organizations, large mining enterprises, financial investment institutions, consulting and technology intermediary service institutions, industry associations and guilds actively participate the session. The embassy of Peru newly became an international co-organizer of this conference. Thirdly, centering on national development strategies, we focused on development opportunities and policies under the One Belt and One Road and the China (Tianjin) Pilot Free Trade Zone. Mining cooperative projects in related Road and Belt countries and regions were strongly promoted this year. Lastly, CHINA MINING followed new technologies and new industrial trends with interest. Centering on the Internet+ Mining, mining and finance, the integral utilization of mining resources, and green mining, we would conduct in-depth discussions.

It is reported that CHINA MINING received warm support and about 8,000 delegates from over 50 countries would participate in it. Mining ministers or deputy ministers from Canada, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Kenya, Sudan, Ghana, Poland, Eritrea, and Greenland were invited to attend the conference. Senior management staff of the World Bank, World Wide Fund for Nature, international mining companies, financing organizations, and consulting organizations would attend the conference. (Hou Yijun)

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China refutes Japan`s accusation of gas exploration in East China Sea

China refutes Japan`s accusation of gas exploration in East China Sea

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: Xinhua Date: September 18, 2015

China on Thursday rejected protests by Japan over the development of gas fields, which Japan said, were in a disputed part of the East China Sea, saying its work was in undisputed waters under China`s jurisdiction.

"Japan has no right to make irresponsible remarks on it," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei at a routine press briefing, adding that Japan`s hype did not help bilateral dialogues and cooperation on issues regarding the East China Sea.

"We found Japan`s position not constructive in promoting improvement of China-Japan ties and managing the situation in the East China Sea through dialogue," Hong said.

He urged Japan to reconsider its action in accordance with the four-point agreement, which both countries signed in November 2014, including resuming political, diplomatic and security dialogues while acknowledging different positions on the Diaoyu Islands.

China`s stance remains unchanged, said the spokesperson, adding that Japan should create favorable conditions for fulfilling the agreement.

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China key player in global energy plan

China key player in global energy plan

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: China Daily Date: September 11, 2015

Clean-energy development action already underway to reduce carbon emissions

To combat climate change, a global energy network is necessary and China will play an important role in it, says Liu Zhenya, chairman of State Grid Corp of China, the country`s biggest electricity power supplier.

"The final construction of a Global Energy Network will reduce total global carbon emissions from the current 32 billion metric tons to 11.5 billion tons in the future, only half the amount in the early 1990s", says Liu.

Liu Zhenya, chairman of State Grid Corp of China, says the final construction of a Global Energy
Network will reduce global carbon emissions. Tuo Yannan / China Daily

According to Liu, the Global Energy Network is based on a technology called ultra-high voltage. A UHV super grid would be able to transfer renewable energy from where it is abundant to where people live and work at a low cost.

This kind of electrical energy infrastructure would enable different types of energy such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal generated electric power to reach the market.

In the past three decades, China has relied on coal-burning power plants to fulfill the demand of industrial and economic growth, but Liu says that in recent years China has already started plans and practices in technical innovation including UHV transmission, smart grids and new energy, to prepare for the construction of the Global Energy Network.

In 2011, Chinese media reported that the country`s first new-energy utilization project had been established in Hebei province in the north. This four-in-one project includes the collection of wind power, solar power, energy storage and smart electricity transmission. It is expected to solve electricity generating problems caused by large-scale development of new energy.

"Starting with the Kyoto Protocol, the idea of energy saving seems good. However, it is a little bit unrealistic," Liu says. He believes carbon pricing will certainly increase the cost of development. Methods such as carbon pricing, carbon trading and carbon capture cannot completely solve the problem of carbon emissions, as it is very difficult to enforce on an international level, he says.

"Industrialized countries, developing countries and underdeveloped countries all have their own interests. The cost of carbon capture is very high and this road will be a dead end."

Liu also says the establishment of a Global Energy Network can reduce global carbon emissions and resolve climate change issues, including temperature and sea level increases due to energy emissions.

The earth is rich with solar and wind energy and just a small amount of these is enough to satisfy human usage. In the last decade electricity generated from solar and wind experienced rapid development and the cost dropped more than 70 percent and 30 percent respectively.

Given the 12-percent annual growth in clean energy, clean energy can satisfy 80 percent of energy demands in 2050, says Liu.

China will play an important role in this plan, he says. While Europe is still engaged in protracted discussions about carbon capture and carbon pricing without introducing practical programs, China has already started its clean development plan.

SGCC has built seven major projects since January 2009, including three UHV alternating current power transmission lines and four UHV direct current lines. Liu says that by 2020 the Chinese government plans to finish work on a 70,000-kilometer UHV transmission line.

As a result, the power transmission capacity will reach 380 million kilowatts, to guarantee the transmission of 350 million kW of hydropower, 240 million kW of wind power and 100 million kW of photovoltaic power generation.

By then, the annual consumption of clean energy will reach 1.9 trillion kilowatt-hours, replacing 790 million tons of coal and reducing carbon emissions by 1.6 billion tons and sulfur dioxide by 4.4 million tons..

Tang Shuyue contributed to the story.

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Sudan announces new partnership with China in oil, gas fields

Sudan announces new partnership with China in oil, gas fields

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: Xinhua Date: September 09, 2015

Sudan on Tuesday announced a new partnership with China to enter into new oil exploration projects and natural gas production at fields in eastern, central and western Sudan, official SUNA news agency reported.

"China has agreed to enter into new oil exploration projects and expand its oil operations in the country," the agency quoted Sudan`s Petroleum and Gas Minister Mohamed Zayed Awad as saying.

The Sudanese minister further explained that China has also agreed to introduce the natural gas processing technology to increase the production.

Sudan began production of natural gas in 2009 from Tawakul well in Sinnar State within Block No (8) with production of 3.7 million cubic feet of condensate gas a day, announcing that the total gas reserve at the block amounted to 25 billion cubic feet.

China is considered the biggest foreign investor in Sudan with the biggest investments in the country and Africa.

During his recent visit to Beijing, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir signed a strategic partnership agreement with Beijing that included an agreement for China to begin production of natural gas at a field in Sinnar State.

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China, Venezuela sign energy, mining cooperation deals

China, Venezuela sign energy, mining cooperation deals

Source: www.chinamining.org Citation: Xinhua Date: September 07, 2015

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli (R) meets with visiting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro before the closing ceremony of the 14th meeting of the China-Venezuela High-Level Joint Commission, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2015. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli addresses the closing ceremony of the 14th meeting of the China-Venezuela High-Level Joint Commission, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2015. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

BEIJING, Sept. 2 -- China and Venezuela signed a number of cooperation deals in the energy and mining sectors at the close of a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

The 14th meeting of the China-Venezuela High-Level Joint Commission gathered about 300 officials and entrepreneurs from the two countries in Beijing from Monday to Wednesday.

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli and visiting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attended the closing ceremony.

China and Venezuela are good friends and partners with mutual trust and win-win cooperation, said Zhang.

During President Xi Jinping`s visit to Venezuela in July last year, the two sides decided to upgrade bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening a new chapter in bilateral ties and showing the direction for future development, said Zhang.

Both sides should make joint efforts to implement the strategic consensus of the two leaders, he added.

Zhang praised the high-level commission and hoped it will contribute more to stable and sound development of bilateral ties.

Maduro, one of many foreign leaders who will attend Thursday`s military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, said he hoped China and Venezuela could strengthen their ties.

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