Recent data show Xinjiang's mining sector flourishing across energy, metallic and non-metallic minerals. Over the past three years, the region has granted 146,227 and 558 mining rights respectively, ranking first nationwide each year. Between January and May this year, these grants brought in 19 billion yuan ($2.64 billion) for the region.

First held in Beijing in 2004 and hosted by the China Mining Association, the conference has become a key platform, helping turn exploration policies into action, fosters technological innovation, and promotes industry-wide collaboration.