China has announced major new mineral discoveries in the Maoniuping mining area in Sichuan Province, revealing significant rare earth reserves alongside other key resources.⁣ ⁣ According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the site holds an estimated 9.67 million tons of rare earth oxides, as well as 27.14 million tons of fluorite and 37.23 million tons of barite.⁣ ⁣ #China #rareearth #mining #Sichuan #resources