Prior to Zijin Mining’s acquisition, the Jilau and Taror gold mines, operated by Zeravshan, had struggled with years of financial losses. Under Zijin’s management, they were quickly turned around and built into a mining complex that encompasses mining, processing, and smelting operations. Zeravshan now stands as the largest gold producer in Tajikistan and the country’s first and only producer of high-purity copper.

Since its establishment, the company has invested a total of US$525 million in mine development. It has built the 4,500-tonne-per-day Taror mining and processing facilities, the 10,000- tonne-per-day Jilau mining and processing operations, a gold smelter with an annual output of 6.5 tonnes of gold, and a copper smelter with a processing capacity of 165,000 tonnes of concentrate per year, along with the associated safety and environmental protection facilities.

In 2007, Zijin Mining acquired a 100% interest in UK-based CBML, securing an indirect 75% stake in Tajikistan-based ZGC and taking the lead in mine development. Zijin Mining currently holds a 70% interest in the operation, while the Tajikistan government holds the remaining 30%. Beginning in 2025, Zijin Mining has held the operation through Zijin Gold International and now owns a 59.5% interest.