The China Geological Survey (CGS) () is a government-owned, not-for-profit, Chinese organization researching China's mineral resources. It is a public institution managed by the State Council's ministries and commissions responsible for geological and mineral exploration under the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It is the largest Geoscience agency in China since being reinstated in 1999. History The China Geological Survey originated in the early days of the Republic of China (when it had control over mainland China). Many prominent geologists and paleontologists worked with the Survey in the early days, such as Davidson Black or Teilhard de Chardin. It was disbanded after the People's Republic of China gained control over mainland China and reinstated in 1999. See also Cenozoic Research Laboratory Geology of China Geological Museum of China History of Chinese archaeology China University of Geosciences List of geoscience organizations References External links Official site Earth sciences organizations National geological agencies Scientific organizations based in China Science and technology in the People's Republic of China Geological surveys Geology of China