ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO., LTD.

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd is a leading Chinese gold, copper and non-ferrous metals producer and refiner, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 2899 - see quote ). In 2006, Zijin was the largest Chinese gold producer, and among the top 10 gold producers worldwide. Since Dec. 20, 2005, Zijin Mining has been part of the Dow Jones Offshore 50 index on the HK stock exchange.

Zijinshan Gold Mine, a large low-cost gold mining operation, is the core enterprise of the Zijin group. The group has established over 40 subsidiaries located in approximately 20 provinces and regions of China, and also has investments in a growing number of international mining companies. The group’s gold refinery is one of the first to be recognized by the Shanghai Gold Exchange, and is included in the Gold Delivery list of the London Bullion Metal Association.

The group has undertaken a number of scientific and technological research projects, and taken a leading role in hydrometallurgical developments and in utilizing low-grade ore. In 2001, Zijin established a Post-Doctoral program, and in 2006 was recognized as a national Enterprise Research and Development Center.

Zijin has already realized its first step in its three-step development strategy – ‘Leading the Gold Industry’ – and is working on achieving the next two, ‘Leading the Mining Industry’ and ‘Top Ranking in the International Mining Industry’.