Abstract: In order to provide decisionmaking basis for the development of selfignition disaster prevention and control technology in metal mines in China,according to the research status of spontaneous combustion and prevention and control technology of sulfide ore in recent years,the key research fields such as spontaneous combustion mechanism,prediction and forecast technology and comprehensive treatment technology of sulfide ore are systematically expounded.In view of the current status of spontaneous combustion disasters in metal mines and the development of metallurgical industry,key scientific issues such as spontaneous combustion mechanism of sulfide ore,accurate detection of fire source location,the monitoring,detection and early warning technology,the fire prevention and extinguishing material technology and equipment,and to improve the control efficiency would still be the key exploration and development directions;The sustainable development of sulfide ore spontaneous combustion disaster prevention and control technology is of great significance for ensuring the safe production of metal mines and promoting ecological environmental protection.