Abstract:

This paper studies the actual condition of Shandong area and its mines, the feature of local distribution of mineral resources, the present layout of mining and processing, and the trend of the development in the future in light of basic national policies in populat ion, resources and environment. For effective protection and reasonable usage of mineral resources, improving benefit and locality, the author gives his views on adjusting the structure, taking large and medium-sized cities and economic development zone as the support, and relying on the science and technology progress and technical innovation. Finally, the author also makes some suggestions on prolonging the industrial chain of the mineral resources development and mines processing, as well as harmonizing local economic development and rationalizing industrial economic layout.

Key words: mineral resources, development, economic development, layout study