Abstract:In view of the growing shortage of major mineral resources in China,this paper carries out a comprehensive analysis on the security of major mineral resources in China with five indicators such as resources recoverable reserves,reserve-production ratio of resources,self-sufficiency rate of resources,the share of imported resources and the import concentration ratio of resources.By the comprehensive security analysis,the following problems with major mineral resources in China are found:lack of recoverable reserves,a short length of service,too low self-sufficiency rate of resources,too large share of imports of resources,too high import concentration of mineral resources.The security situation of major mineral resources in China is very severe.Placing emphasis on the security of major mineral resources means a great deal to China’s long-term development.