The Yixingzhai Gold Mine stands as the largest gold mine in Shanxi Province, China. The newly discovered Hewan Porphyry Gold Deposit of the mine underwent resource verification in June 2020, resulting in the addition of 54.72 tonnes of gold resources grading 2.12 g/t. The deposit also contains significant amounts of associated metals, including silver, copper, lead, and zinc, which collectively represent about half of Shanxi Province’s historically identified mineral resources. In recognition of this significant geological achievement, the Yixingzhai Gold Mine was honored with the Award of Top 10 Geological Exploration Achievements in China for 2020 by the China Geological Society in 2021.
The 6,000 t/d intelligent mining expansion project was put into production in 2023, increasing the mine’s annual gold output by 3 to 4 tonnes upon reaching full capacity.
Zijin Mining acquired the project through investment promotion and commenced mine development in 2005. It currently holds a 100% interest in the project.
Shanxi Zijin pursues green development, promotes intelligent mining, and strives to build a modern mine characterized by “intelligence, intrinsic safety, environmental friendliness, and low carbon”. It has been recognized in Shanxi Province as a high-tech company, as well as a model company for adopting information technology and driving industrialization. It has also been included in China’s list of National Green Mines.