Khaberni - China announced yesterday, Friday, the discovery of the largest single gold reserve since the founding of the Republic in 1949, through the Dadongqo gold mine located in northeast Liaoning Province. According to the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources, the mine contains 1,444.49 tons of proven gold, making it the largest single gold discovery in modern Chinese history.
Dadongqo mine is considered a huge low-grade reserve, where surveys have shown that the area above -720 meters elevation contains 2.586 billion tons of gold ore, with an average gold content of 0.56 grams per ton, which means the possibility of extracting 1,444.49 tons of pure gold.
Although the ore is classified as low-grade, its enormous size makes it economically viable for investment, and the mine has already passed official economic feasibility assessments, paving the way for its development and exploitation, according to thedailycpec.
One of the most distinctive features of this project is the rapid pace of the exploration process, as about a thousand technicians and field workers collaborated to complete the full exploration cycle within just 15 months.
The Ministry of Natural Resources describes this process as a new model for short-cycle, high-quality mineral discoveries, reflecting a shift in China's strategies towards more efficient and faster exploitation of mineral resources without compromising technical standards.
Experts predict that the discovery of the Dadongqo mine will enhance China's strategic gold reserves and help boost local mining capacity. This discovery also places the Liaodong region on the map for large-scale mining development, opening prospects for regional economic growth and increasing job opportunities in the mining and related services sectors.
Official media reports have confirmed that the Dadongqo mine is a new addition to a series of large-scale, low-grade open mines discovered by China in recent years, reflecting the country's advancement in geological exploration and modern mining technologies. Officials have indicated that the project exemplifies China's ability to innovate and implement large projects quickly and efficiently, enhancing the long-term security of the country's resources and ensuring the sustainability of the mining sector in the future.
Experts describe this discovery as more than just a mineral discovery; it is an indicator of the advancement of China's scientific and technological capabilities in mineral exploration and its commitment to expanding its natural resource base through systematic and coordinated strategies. The project is also expected to support industrial growth and economic development at the regional level, enhancing China's status as a major player in the global gold market.
Thus, the Dadongqo mine becomes a prominent model for modern mineral discoveries, reflecting Chinese ambition in combining scientific innovation and economic efficiency to maximize the use of natural resources.
