As one of the eighteen field-specific reports comprising the comprehensive scope of the
strategic general report of the Chinese Academy of Sciences this sub-report addresses
long-range planning for developing science and technology in the field of mineral resources
science. They each craft a roadmap for their sphere of development to 2050. In their entirety
the general and sub-group reports analyze the evolution and laws governing the development of
science and technology describe the decisive impact of science and technology on the
modernization process predict that the world is on the eve of an impending S&T revolution and
call for China to be fully prepared for this new round of S&T advancement. Based on the
detailed study of the demands on S&T innovation in China's modernization the reports draw a
framework for eight basic and strategic systems of socio-economic development with the support
of science and technology work out China's S&T roadmaps for the relevant eight basic and
strategic systems in line with China's reality further detail S&T initiatives of strategic
importance to China's modernization and provide S&T decision-makers with comprehensive
consultations for the development of S&T innovation consistent with China's reality. Supported
by illustrations and tables of data the reports provide researchers government officials and
entrepreneurs with guidance concerning research directions the planning process and
investment. Founded in 1949 the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the nation's highest academic
institution in natural sciences. Its major responsibilities are to conduct research in basic
and technological sciences to undertake nationwide integrated surveys on natural resources and
ecological environment to provide the country with scientific data and consultations for
government's decision-making to undertake government-assigned projects with regard to key S&T
problems in the process of socio-economic development to initiate personnel training and to
promote China's high-tech enterprises through its active engagement in these areas.
