Prior to Zijin Mining’s acquisition, the Jilau and Taror gold mines, operated by Zeravshan, had struggled with years of financial losses. Under Zijin’s management, they were quickly turned around and built into a mining complex that encompasses mining, processing, and smelting operations. Zeravshan now stands as the largest gold producer in Tajikistan and the country’s first and only producer of high-purity copper.
In 2024, through refined equipment management and process optimization, its processing plants 1 and 2 exceeded their equipment utilization targets by 3.22% and 2.85% respectively, resulting in both facilities achieving record annual throughput.
In 2007, Zijin Mining acquired a 100% interest in UK-based CBML, securing an indirect 75% stake in Tajikistan’s ZGC and taking the lead in project development. Zijin Mining currently holds a 70% interest in ZGC, while the Tajikistan government holds the remaining 30%.
Committed to localizing its workforce, Zeravshan has achieved a localization rate of over 97%. Driven by a local procurement strategy, more than 45% of the company’s procurement budget is spent locally, supporting the growth of local businesses and industries. Zeravshan actively supports community development through initiatives in infrastructure development, job creation, and disaster relief. Key projects include the construction of the Sufiyon Road, water supply projects in Filmandar and Khungaron villages, women’s vegetable and fruit farming projects, and medical and educational initiatives. Neighboring communities fondly regard Zeravshan as a “good neighbor and good partner”.