Xinhua reported in May 2024 that through a new round of minerals exploration during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, backed by 395 million yuan, 34 strategic mineral deposits were newly discovered in Guangxi, adding to the reserves of strategic mineral resources such as indium, antimony, tin, manganese, and rare earths.

　　Against the backdrop of smoldering risks from overseas mines amid global geopolitics, closer cooperation between mining companies on domestic mineral reserves offers a different approach and enhances mineral security, Wu said.