On May 21-22, a delegation led by Han Shangfeng, Party Committee Secretary, and Liu Bo, President of China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing (CUMTB), visited Jiangxi University of Science and Technology (JXUST) to discuss joint initiatives, including the establishment of the CUMTB Jiangxi Research Institute and technology commercialization. The delegation was warmly received by Yang Bin, Party Committee Secretary of JXUST, and Ge Shirong, President of JXUST and academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
During the symposium, Yang Bin emphasized the strategic significance of the collaboration between Jiangxi Provincial Government and CUMTB. The joint initiative, involving CUMTB, JXUST, Jiangxi Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and Ganzhou Municipal Government, aims to advance innovative models and technologies for critical mineral resource development in Jiangxi. He pledged full institutional support to ensure the successful implementation of the research institute and deepen practical cooperation with CUMTB. Additionally, Yang highlighted plans to optimize technology transfer mechanisms and build an integrated "industry-academia-research-application" platform to bolster regional socioeconomic growth.
Academician Ge Shirong outlined four strategic goals for JXUST: addressing critical mineral challenges, nurturing talent, establishing specialized platforms, and delivering impactful research outcomes. He stressed the alignment of the collaboration with national priorities, urging CUMTB to leverage its expertise in rare earths and critical minerals to support China’s strategic resource initiatives.
Secretary Han Shangfeng praised JXUST’s perseverance in maintaining disciplinary strengths while operating in a resource-constrained environment. He proposed leveraging the research institute as a springboard for resource integration, talent cultivation, and technological innovation to jointly address national strategic demands. President Liu Bo emphasized that the partnership marks a new chapter in inter-university collaboration, combining disciplinary strengths to advance talent development, scientific research, and platform construction in critical mineral fields.
During their visit, the CUMTB delegation toured key facilities at JXUST’s Nanchang Campus, including the Virtual Digital Factory and Cultural Communication Laboratory, the Science and Technology Exhibition Hall, and the Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Additive Manufacturing of Implantable Medical Devices. At the Sanjiang Campus, they visited the university library, history museum, and innovation center, gaining insights into JXUST’s educational legacy and technological achievements.
The delegation also inspected the National Innovation Center for Rare Earth Functional Materials, exploring its exhibition halls, R&D platforms, and pilot production lines for rare earth maglev rail systems and optical fiber technologies. They reviewed progress on the center’s digital transformation initiatives and its intelligent manufacturing platforms for rare earth materials.
This visit solidified commitments to collaborative innovation, reinforcing both institutions’ roles in advancing China’s critical mineral resource strategies.
