In 1956, in accordance with the "Twelve-Year Plan for Scientific and Technological Development" formulated by the former State Science and Technology Commission, preparatory work was conducted for the establishment of the Nonferrous Metal Mining Research Institute, and the institute was founded. In 1962, it was renamed Changsha Institute of Mining Research. It was formerly affiliated with the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry and the China National Nonferrous Metals Industry Corporation, and is now an important science and technology-based enterprise directly managed by China Minmetals Corporation. Over the past 70 years, Changsha Institute of Mining Research has been devoted to integrated comprehensive services covering design and consulting, technology development, inspection, testing and certification as well as engineering construction and operation and maintenance, for the entire process and full life cycle of the development and utilization of mineral resources. It was once ranked 16th in comprehensive strength among more than 800 research institutes administered by former national ministries and commissions, and it is widely recognized as "China's No.1 Institute in Metal Mining". In line with the national strategy for ensuring the supply and security of mineral resources, 1 088 major scientific and technological achievements have been made by Changsha Institute of Mining Research in fields such as mining technology, mine safety, mine backfilling, water prevention and control, digital and intelligent mines, intelligent equipment, testing and inspection, and mineral processing technology. Among them, 890 scientific and technological achievements have been awarded, including 63 National Science and Technology Awards (2 Special Prizes and 4 First Prizes of the National Science and Technology Progress Award). In addition, 1 217 patents have been granted, including 434 invention patents, and 55 national and industry standards have been compiled with the institute as the lead or participating unit. And the related scientific and technological achievements have been promoted and applied to more than 3 000 enterprises at home and abroad. The 70-year scientific and technological development history of Changsha Institute of Mining Research was systematically reviewed, its major scientific and technological achievements and industry contributions were summarized, the practical challenges facing the development of the industry were analyzed, and an outlook on future directions of scientific and technological innovation in the mining field was provided. A reference is thereby provided for the high-quality development and scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening of China's mining industry.

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