Mineral Resources of China and Sustainable Development - China's General Program for Sustainable Development (Volume 9)

Author: Chief Editor Zhang Wenju
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is Volume 9 of the "General Outline of China's Sustainable Development." Based on an analysis of domestic resource conditions and the development trends of the mining industry, and with the global resource distribution as a reference, it discusses the role of mineral product supply and resource replacement in ensuring the sustainable development of the economy and society under the context of economic globalization. In terms of domestic resource development, following the principle of balancing exploration and conservation, it explores seven aspects to enhance domestic resource security: strengthening mineral exploration, increasing development efforts, building an intensive mining industry, researching and developing low-quality and unconventional resources, reducing mineral product consumption, developing alternative resources, and recycling waste materials into resources. The expected effects of these measures are estimated quantitatively or semi-quantitatively. Regarding the utilization of foreign resources, it discusses the feasibility of both international trade in mineral products and supporting enterprises in investing in mining overseas. As a topic at the intersection of mining development and urbanization, the book also provides a specialized discussion on the sustainable development of mining cities.
This book can serve as a reference for decision-makers, planners, and managers at all levels, as well as researchers from international organizations, research institutions, enterprises, and university students and faculty engaged in theoretical and practical research on sustainable development. At the same time, as one of the major literature collections of the "General Outline of China's Sustainable Development," it will be an ideal choice for book collections both domestically and internationally.