The Zijinshan Gold-Copper Mine is both the birthplace and a core asset of Zijin Mining. In 1993, the project embarked on a journey of low-cost, high-profit, and sustainable development. It is also a hub that nurtures Zijin Mining’s management expertise, technical capabilities, and talent. Over the last 30 years, through management and technological innovations, Zijinshan has not only fully utilized low-grade gold and copper resources but has also maximized its economic and social benefits. It pioneered the Five-Pronged Mining Engineering Model, integrating technologies and processes of geological exploration, mining, processing, metallurgy, and environmental protection.
The project promotes mechanization, automation, and digital transformation in its operations. It is home to a highly skilled mine rescue team with national-level qualifications and serves as a pilot company for China’s initiative of building a dual-tiered risk prevention system, earning the title of “National Demonstration Company for Safety Culture Development”.
The project embraces the philosophy of “green mines are gold mines”, striving to develop a green, low-carbon, and beautiful mine. It optimizes the use of water resources, integrating wastewater utilization systems with biological methods for copper extraction. This approach not only ensures environmentally-friendly wastewater treatment but also facilitates copper recovery, thereby enhancing the project’s economic returns.
The mine’s early investment and significant accomplishments in ecological restoration have yielded remarkable results in creating a garden-like mine. Responding positively to the national carbon peaking and carbon neutrality policy, the project takes technical measures to achieve energy conservation, emissions reduction, and carbon sequestration.
Additionally, it employs a multitude of energy solutions that complement one another, including solar, hydro, and wind power, hydrogen energy, and energy storage systems. Its ultimate aim is to become a model mine site for carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
l In 2022, it was recognized as a Green Plant by the Department of Industry and Information Technology of the Fujian Provincial Government.
l In 2021, it was designated as a National Soil and Water Conservation Demonstration Project by the Ministry of Water Resources.
l In 2020, it was listed as a National Green Mine by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
l In 2017, it received the National May 1st Labor Award from the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.
l In 2011, it was honored as a National Mineral Resources Comprehensive Utilization Demonstration Base by the former Ministry of Land and Resources and the Ministry of Finance.
l In 2009, it was listed as one of the first national mine parks by the former Ministry of Land and Resources.
l In 2008, the China Gold Association awarded it the title of China's Largest Gold Mine.
l In 2004, the former National Tourism Administration recognized it as a National Industrial Tourism Demonstration Site.
