# Industry initiative seeks greater financing for mineral exploration

https://mins.news/en/item/56308

- CGTN, 2026-09-12 05:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-12/Industry-initiative-seeks-greater-financing-for-mineral-exploration-1Qmalaqc4ow/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Chinese authorities are urging stronger financial backing for mineral exploration to expand domestic reserves of strategic resources. A joint initiative encourages banks to offer mining-rights-backed loans, dedicated exploration credit and green-mine financing, while calling for closer cooperation among geological organizations, mining companies, financial institutions and industry associations.