MSCI , a leading provider of research-based indexes and analytics, announced the results of the May 2018 Semi-Annual Index Review for the MSCI Equity Indexes, confirming the final list of first batch of Inclusion of China A Shares in MSCI China Index. There will be 234 China A shares including Zijin Mining added in the Index.  

Zijin and other selected A shares in the Index will be available for overseas funds to trade directly through MSCI main indexes.

234 China A Shares in Index from multiple industries like banking, insurance, petroleum and chemical, including 11 gold and nonferrous metals companies, are excellent representatives from A shares. It is estimated that more than hundreds of billions overseas money will flow into A Shares after adjustment.

About Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining is a leading global metals and mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of gold, copper, and zinc. The company has more than 30 large-scale mining operations and projects across 19 countries on 5 continents. Leveraging strong in-house research, engineering, and development capabilities, Zijin maintains high operational efficiency and low costs in both acquisitions and operations. This enables the company to be an industry leader in value creation, underpinned by its philosophy of pursuing development for all and sustained by superior environmental, social, and governance performance. Zijin’s shares trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2899) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 601899).