Mineral resources are essential for human survival and national modernization. With rapid industrialization and economic development, global consumption of resources has surged, leading to increasing scarcity and challenges to sustainability. This book explores the application of multi-objective optimization methods in the economic evaluation of mineral resources.

Traditional single-objective evaluation models often fall short in capturing the complexity of modern challenges. By introducing evolutionary algorithms such as NSGA-II, this study demonstrates how optimization models can generate multiple solutions to better support decision-making. Case studies from China’s mining industry highlight the advantages of this approach, particularly in the context of the circular economy.

 The goal of this book is to contribute both theoretical innovation and practical tools to advance sustainable mineral resource management.