This open access book includes instruction of national mineral database 2020 and atlas of national mineral deposits distribution derived from national mineral database 2020. National mineral database 2020 is based on data from National Geological Archives China(NGAC).

Moreover, it introduces the construction method and updates maintenance mechanism of the mineral deposits database and proposes the concept of updating data based on collected archives. The construction guideline on national mineral deposits database provides guiding framework for the future development on geological database. 

Dr. Fanyu Qi, majored in mineral deposit study, is an engineer of Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey engaged in digital geological data management.

Xiaolei Li,majored in mineral deposit study, is an engineer of Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey engaged in digital geological data management.

Yuntao Shang, majored in mineral deposit study, is an engineer of Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey engaged in digital geological data management.

Jie Meng, majored in mineral deposit study, is an engineer of Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey engaged in digital geological data management.

Xuezheng Gao, is an engineer of Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey engaged in digital geological data management.

Zhaoyu Kong, is an engineer of Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey engaged in digital geological data management.

Haixin Li, engineer, computer application, engaged in digital geological data work in the information center of Foshan Geological Bureau, Guangdong Province.

Haifei Yan, bachelor, major in Geology and Mineral Resources, is an engineer in Geological Information Center ECE, engaged in digital geological data management.