41.  China plans to invest in mineral resources abroad to help satisfy a soaring demand brought about by rapid economic growth, an official newspaper said Sunday.

42.  Chiluba noted that Zambia is rich in mineral resources, oil and chemicals.

43.  China long has insisted that it has a historical claim over the Spratlys, a group of South China Sea atolls believed rich in oil and mineral resources.

44.  Chinese experts expect to use the data gathered for national defense, predicting earthquakes, locating mineral resources and national land surveys, the news agency said.

45.  Gang lawlessness is rampant, and political corruption and ineptitude are rife, hampering national development of vast mineral resources.

46.  He said while mineral resource development would be promoted, protection of the environment and the safety of the people would not be compromised.

47.  Kelly said Mars would be more hospitable than the moon because it has an atmosphere and mineral resources.

48.  Merchandise includes agricultural products such as wheat, manufactured goods and mineral resources.

49.  Mulqi also is minister of energy and mineral resources.

50.  Recent studies showed the presence of vast, untapped mineral resources that include gold, silver, phosphate and copper in commercial quantities.