Today, geological exploration has become more difficult and requires strong technical capabilities. Technological innovation is therefore the key to achieving breakthroughs in exploration. Zijin Mining has competitive advantages in the field, with unit exploration costs far below the global average.

In innovating geological exploration technology, Zijin focuses on the prospecting of deep-seated deposits and low-cost, efficient, and rapid evaluation. We emphasize efficiency and independent exploration efforts and have fostered a competence-based atmosphere of innovation, unleashing the initiative and creativity of our geologists. This approach will cement Zijin’s reputation as an innovator in geological exploration.

Zijin Mining has various independently developed exploration equipment, including the internationally advanced Sinian System, UAV AeroMagnetic System and digital geological management system ZJGIM. We have achieved significant results through the application of advanced detection and analysis technologies, such as three-dimensional induced polarization, high-precision three-component magnetic surveying, 3D mapping of alteration minerals based on short-wave infrared spectroscopy, and three-dimensional reconnaissance. Through independent exploration, we have made major discoveries at the Yixingzhai Mine in Shanxi and the Duobaoshan Copper Mine in Heilongjiang, China, and the Jama and Veliki Krivelj Mines in Serbia.

Zijin Mining has independent technology for all processes of mining projects, along with capabilities in research, engineering, execution and innovation.

With strong capabilities in developing and rolling out technologies, we are able to carry out systematic technological research and application to solve the technical problems facing our affiliated companies.

Zijin Mining focuses on developing key technologies needed by the mining industry, prioritizing the real-world application of our technological solutions to deliver better results. We have developed a range of eco-friendly mining technologies for projects situated at plateaus. Our research on the large-scale, efficient mining of deep-seated deposits has made significant progress. Across the world, we have developed a number of mines with difficult-to-extract resources, creating independent innovations and a greener and more efficient model of mining.

Zijin Mining was initially the developer of mines with low-grade and refractory ores. We have comparative advantages in the acquisition of such mines and in maintaining competitive costs.

We have made breakthroughs in technologies used for processing and smelting low-grade and refractory ores, achieving strong profitability. These include the integrated processes and equipment for mining, mineral processing and metallurgy at the Zijinshan Gold Mine, bio-metallurgical technology for low-grade copper sulfides, and key technologies for the efficient recovery of gold from refractory ores.

During our global expansion stage, we have focused on the development and application of new processing technologies for non-ferrous metals, such as copper, lithium, zinc, and metals used in the renewable energy industry. This has supported the development of several large and ultra-large copper, zinc, and lithium projects.

Zijin Mining also operates R&D centers focused on high-purity metals, material preparation, and high-efficiency equipment.