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