Zijinshan Copper-Gold Mine
Zijinshan Copper-Gold Mine
Zijinshan Copper-Gold Mine
Zijinshan Copper-Gold Mine

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.


Zijinshan Copper-Gold Mine
  • Location
    Shanghang County, Longyan City, Fujian Province
  • Ownership
    100%
  • Project status
    In production
  • Deposit Type
    HS Epithermal
  • Mineral Resources (Inclusive of Mineral Reserves)
    Contained copper: 1.12 million tonnes, Grade: 0.49%
  • Mining & Processing methods
    Open-pit mining+ Underground mining + flotation, hydrometallurgy
  • 2023 Production
    Mined copper: 86,000 tonnes
  • Debottlenecking and expansion

    Research on mining at the Luoboling Porphyry Copper Deposit in the peripheral area of Zijinshan is underway, with efforts to expedite project approval and commence construction as soon as possible. Concurrently, a new round of geological exploration is ongoing at Zijinshan and its surrounding areas.

ESG

The project is home to a highly skilled mine rescue team with national-level qualifications and serves as a pilot for China’s initiative of building a dual-tiered risk prevention system. It also earned 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. The mine’s early investment and significant accomplishments in ecological restoration have yielded remarkable results in creating a garden-like mine. It integrates 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 project employs diverse 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.

The project has been recognized as China’s largest gold mine, a national mine park, a national soil and water conservation demonstration project, and a national demonstration base for the comprehensive utilization of mineral resources. It has also been included in China’s List of National Green Mines.