China to step up strategic mineral resource exploration during 2021-2025

(Reuters) – China will step up exploration of strategic mineral resources including petroleum, natural gas, copper, chrome, tungsten, rare earths and others during 2021-2025, the top economic planner said on Friday.

The National Development and Reform Commission revealed the plan for promoting development in resource-dependent regions on its website.

(Reporting by Min Zhang in Beijing and Tom Daly; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)