Orkotete Lesongoyo, from a village at the foot of Mount Lengai, became a local geological guide after training organized by the geopark, introducing the geological wonders of the Lengai volcano to visitors from around the world.

　　"This project has raised the international profile and influence of Tanzania's tourism resources and created new livelihoods for surrounding residents," said Ren Junping, director of the Southern Africa Geological Survey Cooperation Center, Tianjin Center, China Geological Survey.

　　From green mines to ecological protection and community development, Chinese solutions are offering richer practical examples for the global mining industry's green transformation, Ren added.

　　Green and low-carbon transition has become a key direction for the high-quality development of the global mining industry.

　　This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2026 shows the Ministerial Forum on International Mining Cooperation and the opening ceremony of the 2026 China Mining Conference and Exhibition in north China's Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

　　The Tianjin Declaration on Green Development of the Mining Industry, released at the conference, calls on more countries, international organizations and stakeholders to actively advance the global mining industry's transition towards green and low-carbon development and promote global sustainable development, to make positive contributions to building a better future of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.