Hunan Chuangyuan High-Tech Machinery Co., Ltd. has earned a distinguished accolade, the Second Prize in the 2023 National Science and Technology Progress Awards. This honor was conferred at the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, and the Two Academies Academicians Conference in Beijing, with President Xi Jinping presenting the awards and delivering a keynote address.
The award-winning project, "Key Technologies and Equipment for Intelligent Mining of Underground Metal Mines," was a collaborative effort with Hunan Chuangyuan as a major contributor. This project was designed to meet critical national needs and target the forefront of global mining technology. It focused on scientific and technical challenges in deep underground metal mining and achieved significant breakthroughs through years of dedicated research under the National Key Research and Development Program.
Key achievements of the project include:
Cluster Continuous Intelligent Mining: Developed methodologies for intelligent mining across multiple mining areas, enhancing operational efficiency.
Intelligent Equipment and Control SyStems: Created advanced mining equipment and intelligent control systems to optimize mining processes.
High-Precision Navigation: Innovated high-precision positioning and navigation technologies for trackless mining equipment.
Advanced Communication Systems: Enhanced underground information collection and established high-bandwidth, reliable wireless communication networks.
Integrated Control and Real-Time Scheduling: Improved the management and scheduling of mining operations through integrated control systems.
These technological advancements have led to the creation of a comprehensive set of intelligent mining technologies, equipment, and control systems with independent intellectual property rights. The project’s innovations in intelligent equipment, precise positioning, real-time scheduling, high-speed communication, and continuous mining have set new standards in the industry.
The project has successfully established China’s own theoretical and technical system for intelligent underground metal mining, overcoming key foreign technological barriers and achieving import substitution. Its outcomes are now widely utilized by leading companies such as China Minmetals Corporation, PowerChina, Zijin Mining Group, Aluminum Corporation of China, Shandong Gold Group, Jiuquan Iron and Steel Group, and Ansteel Group, with applications extending overseas. The results have significantly reduced on-site labor, improved mining efficiency, and increased overall productivity, contributing to substantial economic, social, and environmental benefits. The project supports the sustainable development of deep mineral resources, promoting green, low-carbon, intelligent, safe, and efficient mining practices.
This national recognition affirms Hunan Chuangyuan's robust research and innovation capabilities. Moving forward, Hunan Chuangyuan is committed to increasing its research and development investments, focusing on smart mining equipment and system solutions. The company aims to leverage technology to drive the next generation of mining industry advancements, fostering high-quality development in China’s mining sector.
