Ashele Copper Mine
Ashele Copper Mine
Ashele Copper Mine
Ashele Copper Mine

The Ashele Copper Mine is a large, non-ferrous metal project with a daily throughput of 7,000 tonnes.

Ashele Copper Mine
  • Location
    Habahe County, Xinjiang
  • Ownership
    51%
  • Status
    In production
  • Deposit Type
    Massive sulfide copper-zinc deposit
  • Resources
    Contained copper: 406.4 kt, Grade: 1.51%
  • Mining & processing methods
    Underground mining + flotation
  • 2025 Production
    Copper: 31.7kt; Silver: 22.7t
  • Project Overview

    The Ashele Copper Mine is a large non-ferrous metals operation with a daily processing capacity of 7,000 tonnes.

  • M&A

    In 2002, Zijin Mining acquired a 51% interest in the Ashele Copper Mine and became the operator of the mine.

ESG

The mine upholds the principle of coordinated development among the company, its employees, and society. It contributes to the development of its host region by driving the flow of people, goods and capital through its mining operations. It also takes part in local initiatives in rural revitalization, public welfare, charity and education, and has played an active role in disaster relief, including earthquake, flood, and snowstorm relief efforts.

It has been recognized as a National Industrial Tourism Demonstration Site, a National AAA Tourist Attraction, and a National Green Mine.