On March 29, Zijin Mining, a major global metals miner, was recognized as “China’s First Million-Tonne Copper Miner” by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. The title was announced during a meeting held by the Association in Beijing.

In its decision to give the designation, the Association noted that Zijin achieved a historic milestone for Chinese copper producers on a global level by producing 1.01 million tonnes of mined copper in 2023. It also acknowledged the company’s long-term commitment to the extraction of nonferrous metal resources and sustainable development, as well as its successful development of copper, gold, zinc and lithium projects across the world.

During the meeting, Zijin’s Chairman Chen Jinghe spoke on "Building Global Competitiveness for China’s Copper Industry". He emphasized copper’s essential role in the renewable energy revolution and its rising demand as it is the most cost-effective conductor. He also highlighted the importance for Chinese miners to operate in areas rich in copper resources yet with relatively limited mining activity, since resources are unevenly distributed globally.

Chen outlined Zijin’s leapfrog growth over the past three decades. Now a leading producer of copper, gold, and zinc, the company is also striving to be a key lithium and molybdenum miner. He reaffirmed Zijin’s commitment to Development for All, suggesting that the company will create more value for the market, its employees and contractors, local communities and society at large. This will enhance its image as a responsible global mining company.

Chen further noted that Zijin Mining has entered a new phase of growth and is focusing on enhancing its global competitiveness to achieve the goal of becoming a green, high-tech, first-tier global mining company by 2028.

Translator: Jian     Reviser: Lin xinjing   Editor-in-Chief: Wang Jie

Sobre Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining es una empresa líder mundial en el sector de metales y minería, y uno de los mayores productores globales de oro, cobre y zinc. Con más de 30 operaciones y proyectos mineros de gran escala distribuidos en 19 países y 5 continentes, la compañía aprovecha sus sólidas capacidades internas de investigación, ingeniería y desarrollo para mantener una alta eficiencia operacional y bajos costos, tanto en adquisiciones como en operaciones. Este enfoque le ha permitido consolidarse como referente en la creación de valor, respaldado por su filosofía de desarrollo compartido y sustentado por un desempeño superior en materia ambiental, social y de gobierno corporativo. Las acciones de Zijin cotizan en la Bolsa de Hong Kong (HKEX: 2899) y en la Bolsa de Shanghai (SSE: 601899).