China National Gold Group Corporation
Chinese company
China National Gold Group Corporation (CNGC, Chinese: 中国黄金集团有限公司), also known as China Gold, is a centrally-administered state-owned enterprise primarily involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and refining of gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum. It was established in 1979 and operates under the supervision of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).
Mining operations
Domestic operations
CNGC's primary domestic mining assets include:
Chang Shan Hao (CSH) Gold Mine – Located in Inner Mongolia, this mine is one of China's largest open-pit gold operations, achieving commercial production in July 2008.
Jiama Copper-Gold Mine – Situated in Tibet Autonomous Region, Jiama is a significant polymetallic deposit, producing copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, lead, and zinc. Phase I production started in 2010, and Phase II began in July 2018. In 2013, a landslide at the site killed 83 workers, prompting environmental and safety reviews.
Jinfeng Gold Mine – Acquired from Eldorado Gold in 2016 for US$300 million, this mine located in Guizhou Province is one of China’s largest gold producers, combining underground and open-pit operations.
International operations
CNGC actively pursues overseas resource acquisitions and joint ventures:
Kulu-Tegerek Copper-Gold Mine – A producing copper-gold mine located in the Kyrgyz Republic’s Chatkal District. It is 84% owned by China National Gold Group Corporation and 16% by China CAMC Engineering (Hong Kong), with the latter acting as EPC contractor. The mine includes both underground operations at the Kulu-Tegerek deposit and placer mining at the Suluu-Tegerek deposit.
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