The achievement and development of Chinese mining geology

Abstract

The mining geological work had been conducted in China since the ancient time. From 14 th to 18 th century, the output of iron mine reached to 6450 t annually. During 1763 to 1773, the annual output of copper in Yunnan Province was 9 200 t. In modern time, Chinese mining industry grew slowly. However, in 1950’s the mining geological organization were established in each administrative department and its affiliated mining companies. A set of regulations had also been established systematically. The mining geology has made the great contribution to reserve the mineral resources and to raise the economical benefit. Now resources have been found in many mine sites. The tasks facing us in future are to look for new deposits for old mine companies which are in shortage of resources and extend their service period; to involve in research for improving mining operational parameters and raise the economic benefit; to develop the technical market, and to provide service for development of mining industry reling on science and technology progress.

Keywords

mining geology / resources / development / China