From February 5 to 7, Zijin Mining, a major global metals miner, convened its 2025 Work Conference in Shanghang, Fujian, with a focus on plans designed to exceed its 2023-2025 strategic goals.
At the opening ceremony, Chairman Chen Jinghe delivered a keynote speech. He provided an incisive analysis of the global economy and the mining sector. He said Zijin Mining must remain committed to the principles of “delivering results by leveraging reform, innovation, tailored systems, and risk control” and “improving quality, controlling costs, and boosting profitability.” Guided by these principles, it should work to largely establish a lean, structured and efficient global operations management system as a part of its 2023-2025 targets.
Critical goals include meeting production guidance for the company’s main commodities; making breakthroughs in geological exploration; pursuing the acquisition of large, producing mining projects or companies; and accelerating the construction of key projects. These objectives are crucial for laying a robust foundation for Zijin’s new round of growth. In addition, synergy across the company’s business segments should be further unlocked to contribute to group-wide growth.
Chairman Chen emphasized five priorities for 2025:
l Beating 2023-2025 strategic targets and enhancing operational performance metrics;
l Building and commissioning key projects as scheduled and ensuring they meet operational indicators. Key projects are crucial to the company’s future growth and the accomplishment of its 2028 growth targets. The company should aim for a relatively high compound annual growth rate for mineral output and financial performance indicators;
l Transforming and upgrading the overseas operations management system and strengthening the pool of internationally competent talent;
l Significantly boosting growth quality and improving risk resilience; and
l Driving anti-corruption efforts in key fields and fostering an environment of integrity where corruption is deterred, impossible, and unwanted.
President Lays Out Agenda for 2025
President Zou Laichang, in his address titled “Achieving New Milestones in Forging a Leading Global Mining Company,” reviewed the achievements made in 2024 and outlined tasks for 2025. Key initiatives include
l Expanding the scope of safety management and elevating ESG performance;
l Unleashing potential to increase production capacity and output;
l Supporting sustainable development through independent exploration and asset acquisition;
l Focusing on quality, costs and profitability to enhance global competitiveness;
l Addressing the talent bottleneck and largely forging a global operations management system;
l Powering growth through technological innovation and leveraging proprietary innovation capabilities; and
l Pursuing mutual empowerment with majority- and part-owned companies for shared growth.
Closing Speech and Management Lecture
In his closing remarks, Chairman Chen highlighted that in the age of artificial intelligence, continuous learning and embracing innovation and change are essential to help maintain Zijin’s technological advantage. He noted that as Zijin undergoes rapid expansion, a new generation of young talent is emerging as the backbone behind its global growth. He called on all employees to integrate the spirit of excellence into their daily activities, creating their own stories of honor and success.
Following the conference, Chairman Chen gave a lecture on “How to Be a Qualified and Responsible Professional Manager.”
The two-and-a-half-day event brought together more than 500 participants, including staff from Zijin’s headquarters, heads of Chinese affiliates, and executives of some overseas operations. Employee representatives from the company’s subsidiaries based across the world joined the meeting via live video stream.
Translator:Jian Reviser: Li Yuanxing Editor-in-Chief: Wang Jie