ABSTRACTS

4 Thoughts on Several Issues with respect to Geological Prospecting Work Peng Qiming （Department of Geological Exploration, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing 100812, China） Abstract： This paper first analyses some issues concerning geological prospecting work, such as： the understanding of the connotation of geological prospecting new mechanism; how to play the role of public geological work in strengthening basis properly; reform and development of geological prospecting units; and the issue of the quality descent of geological exploration. It goes on to argue that the core of the new mechanism of geological prospecting includes： social capital is the main part in mineral exploration market;