简要阐明了矿产资源经济、矿产经济和矿业经济基本概念和相互关系 ,在对我国内外矿产资源特点与需求分析基础上 ,探讨了21世纪矿产资源经济的基本问题 ,提出我国21世纪的矿产资源勘查评价的科学问题。

The concepts of mineral resources economics,mineral economics and mining economics are introduced at first,then their relationship is explained. Based on analyzing characteristics and demands of mineral resources at home and abroad,the authors discuss the essential questions of mineral resources economics of the 21st century,and put up scientific issues concerning exploration and prospecting of mineral resources in China.