Research on the Practice and Effect of Ai Enabling Geological Engineering Teaching—Taking the Course of Principles of Engineering Geological Analysis as an Example

Abstract

By analyzing data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and combining open data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, this paper systematically examines the development pattern of the global mineral industry from four core dimensions: world economy, mineral exploration and development, supply-demand dynamics, and regulatory policies. It draws the following conclusions: the global mineral industry is currently confronted with prominent challenges. As the world’s largest producer of 30 out of the 43 critical raw materials listed by the European Union and the sole import source of 8 out of the 35 critical minerals for the United States, China has long been at the forefront of international strategic competition. Coupled with the IMF’s forecast of a mere 2.7% global economic growth rate in 2030 and the escalating risks in geopolitics as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG), the development of the global mineral industry is severely constrained. Meanwhile, mineral resource science has achieved three major transformations: in research content, it has shifted from describing regional resource and environmental characteristics to focusing on global environmental changes and human well-being; in research themes, it has moved beyond traditional pattern research to research on the coupling of patterns and processes, extending to issues related to sustainable development; and in research methodologies, it has tended to be integrated, systematic and quantitative. This multi-dimensional integrated development trend provides crucial scientific and technological support for achieving the global goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality and addressing climate change.