By Jessica Zhou
Bloomberg News
Friday, January 2, 2026
Zijin Mining Group Co. will step up its acquisitions globally, targeting particularly gold and copper, the company's newly appointed chairman said.
China's largest mining company will watch for opportunities among high-impact, very large mines or mid-tier companies, Chairman Zou Laichang said in a statement on company website, after being appointed to the role on Dec. 31. Zijin will also boost investment in homegrown projects.
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Previously the president of the Fujian-based miner, Zou replaced founder Chen Jinghe, who had led Zijin for more than three decades and oversaw its expansion into a global mining major. Chen has become a lifetime honorary chairman and senior advisor.
Surpassed only by Rio Tinto Group and BHP Group in market value, Zijin has said it expects double-digit growth in gold and copper production in 2026. The company also aims to boost lithium-carbonate equivalent output by more than four times from 25,000 tons in 2025.
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