Abstract：Mining industry in Tibet has experienced four stages since the founding of New China: preliminary development after the peaceful liberation, rapid development after Democratic Reform, transition and exploration after the Reform and Opening-up, and transformation and further development in the new period. Each stage has different focuses and characteristics. Looking at different historical stages, there are some problems with the mining industry in Tibet such as poor economic performance, low management level, high ecological pressure, low degree of investigation, and unscientific development strategy. It is significant to summarize achievements and shortcomings of mining industry in Tibet and reflect on its historic experiences and lessons, forming a development path for mining industry with Tibetan characteristics.

Keyword：New China;Tibet;development of mining industry;historic stages;