Abstract
Panzhihua-Xichang region is one of the most abundant areas of mineral resources in China.Vanadium-titanium magnetite of this region is a typical metal-associated iron ore resource with a comprehensive utilization value. Institute of Chemical Metallurgy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICM CAS, now Institute of Process Engineering, IPE CAS) conducted an important comprehensive utilization research mission and supported the construction of Panzhihua iron and steel industry base. CAS academician Yap Chu-Phay, the first director of ICM CAS, has been engaged in comprehensive utilization research for a long time. At the National Science Conference in 1978, comprehensive utilization research on Panzhihua mineral resources was listed as one of the three major research centers in China. As deputy premier of the State Council, Fang Yi distributed related scientific and technological tasks to many institutes, universities, and enterprises of China. As national strategic strength in science and technology, this paper analyses the important functions of CAS in utilizing the major mineral resources in China through studying the history of the cooperation of ICM CAS and Panzhihua (1958—2001). From this case study, the paper reflects how Chinese state-run research institutions like IPE CAS have conducted scientific and technological research to meet major national strategic needs since its foundation in 1958.
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