The iron ore industry's green transformation and technological innovation are driving high-quality development in China's manufacturing sector.

As a core raw material for the steel industry, iron ore's development has always been deeply intertwined with the development of the national industrial system and the stability of the global supply chain. Currently, against the backdrop of the "dual carbon" goals and the transformation of China's manufacturing industry towards high-end, intelligent, and green development, my country's iron ore industry is undergoing a strategic upgrade from "resource security" to "efficient utilization" and then to "low-carbon development," building a solid foundation for industrial and economic development with this dual-pronged approach.

From the perspective of resource security, my country continues to optimize its iron ore supply structure. On the one hand, domestic iron ore mining is accelerating its transformation towards intelligent and large-scale operations. Large iron ore companies in Shandong, Hebei, and other regions have increased mining efficiency by over 30% by introducing intelligent mining equipment and digital management systems. They are also promoting the efficient utilization of low-grade iron ore resources, effectively alleviating the pressure of external dependence. On the other hand, China is actively exploring diversified import channels. In addition to traditional suppliers such as Australia and Brazil, exports from emerging suppliers such as Russia and Mongolia have increased by over 40% year-on-year. The optimization of cross-border railway transport channels has further enhanced supply chain resilience. Technological innovation and green transformation have become the core drivers of industrial upgrading. In the ore dressing process, domestic companies have achieved breakthroughs in efficient beneficiation technology, achieving a stable iron ore concentrate grade above 90%, significantly reducing subsequent energy consumption in steel production. In the transportation and utilization stages, the opening of the first dedicated green iron ore transportation line and the widespread implementation of tailings comprehensive utilization projects have driven a sustained decline in carbon emissions across the entire industry chain. At the same time, global iron ore giants are accelerating their deployment of low-carbon mines, aiming to halve carbon emissions by 2030, synergizing with the low-carbon transformation needs of my country's steel industry.

Looking forward, the iron ore industry must further anchor global supply chain security and green and low-carbon development goals, using technological innovation to overcome resource and environmental constraints, provide a more solid raw material guarantee for the high-quality development of China's manufacturing industry, and seize a strategic initiative in global industrial competition.