China reported sharp increases in its gold, nickel and other strategic mineral reserves after a nationwide reassessment, according to Xinhua. Rhenium resources rose more than 200%, while gold and nickel reserves grew by amounts equal to 50 and 30 large deposits, respectively. The yearlong survey covered 17 strategic minerals at more than 1,800 operating mines and mining areas across 27 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, including associated and lower-grade deposits. Separately, China found its first paleofluvial-lacustrine zircon placer deposit in Baicheng, Xinjiang, which could substantially boost domestic zircon supply. The increases reflect revised resource estimates rather than necessarily new discoveries.
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