The project boasts a high-quality, large zinc-containing polymetallic mine, with a design throughput of 1 million tonnes per annum. It is commended as one of the exemplary projects of cooperation in the mining sector between China and Russia.
In 2006, Zijin Mining acquired a 70% interest in the Kyzyl-Tashtyg Zinc-Containing Polymetallic Mine in Russia, while Heilongjiang Longxing International Resources Development Group Co., Ltd. holds the remaining 30%.
Zijin Mining is dedicated to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by fostering local economic and social development. The project has a training initiative to develop local talent, with training offered both by the company and in partnership with other organizations. Zijin Mining supports the indigenous Todzha Tuvinian community in hosting the Reindeer Herders’ Cultural Festival and in building the Reindeer Herders’ Cultural Protection Center. The company also contributes to various community projects, including the greenhouse initiative in Todzha District, a book fair at the Tuva Republic Library, and the children’s summer camp at Azas Lake in Todzha District.