On June 26, the 4th Science, Technology & Innovation Forum for Sustainable Development and 2025 Smart Mining Development Conference, co-hosted by the China Mining Association and DFMC, officially commenced in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province.

Themed "Technology Innovation Leads the Future, Smart & Green Drives Development", the conference aimed to share cutting-edge insights and valuable experiences on industry hot topics, providing precise diagnoses and strategic recommendations for high-quality development in the mining sector. The event gathered over 400 delegates from metal mining-related industries.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Tao Mingju, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Mining Association.

Present at the ceremony and delivering speeches were:

Cheng Liwei, Party Committee Secretary and President of the China Mining Association

Yuan Fangjiang, Deputy Secretary of the Yichun Municipal Committee and Mayor of Yichun City

Wang Yi, Deputy Director of the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology

Wang Hongbin, Second-Class Inspector of the Heilongjiang Provincial Department of Natural Resources

Lu Heyou, Party Committee Secretary and Chairman of China Railway Resources Group

Zhang Yu, Secretary-General of the Heilongjiang Mining Association

Bao Liangqing, Chairman of DFMC

In his speech, Cheng Liwei pointed out that mining serves as both a fundamental and pillar industry of the national economy while functioning as a crucial safeguard for national strategic security; currently, global mining development presents both opportunities and challenges amid immense transformation pressures on domestic mining, with the Party and state attaching great importance to high-quality mining development and introducing numerous supportive policies; the China Mining Association has consistently dedicated itself to serving industry development and stands ready to open its doors to extensively gather wisdom and strength from all parties to jointly contribute ideas and strategies for the sector's transformation, upgrading, and innovation; he expressed hope that all participants would focus on "national imperatives" to jointly discuss resource security measures, courageously scale "technological frontiers" to co-develop innovative growth pathways, and practice "green development principles" to paint a harmonious coexistence blueprint, working together to write a new chapter for China's mining industry featuring intelligent, green, and high-quality development.

Lu Heyou emphasized that intelligent construction is a crucial measure to promote safe mine development and ensure the security of energy and resource supplies.Facing the profound transformations brought by the new round of technological revolution, it is essential to adhere to innovation-driven development, focus on breakthroughs in core technologies and the practical application of scenarios, and build an independent and controllable new-type mine system.Meanwhile, it is necessary to strengthen collaborative innovation, establish an open and shared industrial ecosystem, and advance the intelligent upgrading of the entire mining process.He stated that China Railway Resources Group will actively participate in and support the construction of smart mines, contributing to the high-quality development of China's mining industry and the security of energy and resource supplies.

Bao Liangqing noted that the global mining industry is currently facing multiple challenges in resources, safety, ecology, and efficiency, making intelligent mine construction an urgent priority.The China Mining Association chose Yichun as the venue for this conference not only because of its pleasant ecology but also in recognition of the remarkable achievements in intelligent mine construction at the Luming Mine.As the general contractor for the intelligentization of Luming Mine's molybdenum project, DFMC, in collaboration with industry partners, has created a benchmark project for intelligent mine construction in China, providing valuable references for industry transformation.Over the past three decades, DFMC has been driven by independent innovation, with its technologies and products serving over 100 mines across more than 30 countries worldwide, establishing itself as an industry leader.This year, the company's "Integrated Intelligent Mine Solution" was exclusively selected as an advanced and applicable technology by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), marking a new milestone for the industry.Moving forward, DFMC will continue to focus on breakthroughs in intelligent mine technology, drive industry transformation, and looks forward to strengthening collaboration with all stakeholders to jointly advance high-quality development in the mining sector.

The keynote session was chaired by Zhang Yu, Secretary-General of the Heilongjiang Mining Association.

Ju Jianhua, Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Natural Resources, former Director of the Mineral Resources Protection Department, and leader of the China Mining Rights Appraisers Association, delivered insights on policy directions and trends in intelligent mine development, providing strategic guidance for enterprises based on his profound policy expertise and industry experience.

Li Songjiang, Chief Engineer of China Railway Resources Group, shared practical insights on technical challenges and breakthroughs in intelligent mine construction, drawing from the company's real-world implementation experience.

Sun Wei, Dean of the Graduate School at Central South University, presented cutting-edge research findings from the academic perspective, introducing innovative concepts to drive industry advancement.

Lü Tao, Director of the Intelligent Mine Design Research Institute at DFMC, focused on key technologies, elaborating on the application and optimization of digital and intelligent solutions in mine design to enhance intelligent mining construction.

Meng Qingyin, General Manager of Luming Mining, discussed the positive impact of intelligent mine construction on production efficiency, cost control, and safety management from an enterprise management perspective.

Wang Xuefeng, Director of the Digitalization Department at Dexing Copper Mine of Jiangxi Copper Corporation, provided a detailed introduction to efficient solutions for achieving refined and intelligent management throughout the entire mining production process, with a focus on digital technology applications.

In the afternoon, the Intelligent Mining Forum was held as scheduled under the chairmanship of Zhao Hongtao, General Manager of DFMC, where Li Xiaochuan, Deputy Director of the Occupational Health Research Institute at the China Academy of Safety Science and Technology, shared his insights on "Building a Healthy, Safe and Efficient Mineral Processing Environment through Intelligent Ventilation Systems"; Qi Kemin, Senior Technical Manager of Shandong Gold Group, presented his practical experiences in "Intelligent Mine Construction at Shandong Gold Group"; Li Shaohui, Director of R&D and Innovation at China ENFI's Mining Informationization Collaborative Innovation Center, discussed "MIM-based Digital Integration Solutions for Mining Projects"; meanwhile, Zhang Yaodong, Deputy General Manager of Shougang Boron Iron, Wan Zhongbao, Technical Director of Jiangxi Zhongse Technology, Feng Tianwei, Head of Technical Department at New H3C Technologies, Chen Guojun, Technical Director of Diumine Beijing Branch, and Hui Xin, Deputy Director of the Integrated Development Institute at China Industrial Internet Research Institute and Head of Nonferrous Metals Industry Transformation, engaged in in-depth discussions about the development status and challenges of mine intelligentization in their respective fields, providing diverse solutions to address industry pain points and promote the construction of intelligent mines.

On June 27, the Intelligent Mining Forum will continue to feature insightful presentations by industry experts, delving into the hot topics and challenges in intelligent mine construction. Additionally, the conference will organize an on-site visit to Luming Mine's intelligent mining facilities, allowing participants to experience firsthand the achievements and innovations of intelligent mining. Industry professionals are cordially invited to stay engaged and contribute their wisdom and expertise to advancing intelligent mining development to new heights.