Ch. 181Unexpected Windfall
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ngai Kong discovers that Sector Seven contains magnetite with titanium, vanadium, molybdenum, and rhenium.
- Hundreds of geologists and mining personnel arrive to explore the area.
- Weng Xuehai estimates that the region could yield about 150 million tons of iron ore, but the grade is low at 34%.
- Bakang reveals that the Company has technology to solve deep-strata mining and beneficiation problems.
- Ngai Kong plans to adjust the base layout for mining but is advised to wait until the mineral layer's general distribution is delineated.
Character Developments
- Ngai Kong shows concern for the space base's construction and is willing to adjust plans for mining.
- Weng Xuehai demonstrates expertise in mineralogy and provides initial assessments of the mining area.
- Bakang reveals his role in developing new mining technologies and understands the potential impact on the launch site.
Significant Themes
- The discovery of valuable minerals and the potential impact on the space base's construction.
- The development and application of new mining technologies to extract deep-layer minerals.
- The importance of secrecy in technological advancements.
Character Interactions
- Ngai Kong interacts with Weng Xuehai and Bakang to discuss the mining area's potential and its impact on the space base.
- Weng Xuehai and Bakang collaborate to assess the mining area and its challenges, such as the need for inclined shafts and the risk of ground subsidence.
- Ngai Kong, Weng Xuehai, and Bakang discuss the need to delineate the mineral layer's general distribution before adjusting the base layout.