Research on the Achievements and Development Strategies in the Construction of National Mineral Rock and Fossil Specimen Resource Center, China

Scientific and technological resources constitute the indispensable material foundation for a country’s scientific and technological innovation and serve as the fundamental safeguard for achieving progress in this field. China has set up a national platform for sharing scientific and technological resources, with a focus on the collection, preservation, and utilization of such resources. This paper summarizes the achievements of the National Science and Technology Resource Sharing Service Platform—National Mineral Rock and Fossil Specimen Resource Center (NMRFC). These achievements span various aspects, including the construction of a specimen resource sharing platform within China's geoscience field, the collection, organization, preservation, and digitization of specimen resources, the establishment of a standardized system, technological innovations, science and technology-enabled sharing services, talent development, international cooperation, and science popularization. Additionally, this paper analyzes the challenges confronting the repository: the quantity of preserved geological specimen resources in China is notably smaller compared to those in Europe and America, and there are substantial discrepancies in the number of specimens held by domestic preservation institutions. Furthermore, it explores future development strategies, suggesting the promotion of the repository's upgrade and the construction of a full-chain science and technology resource sharing service system. This can be achieved by collecting global resources, establishing a multifunctional repository in the Xiong'an New Area, enhancing management and operational capabilities, integrating artificial intelligence technologies, and advancing an international development strategy. These efforts will collectively provide fundamental support for scientific research and technological innovation.