Bikita Mining, a subsidiary of the Group, held a ceremony in Zimbabwe to celebrate the production of 4 million tons/year of spodumene and translitase processing plants

November 29, 2023, China Mineral Resources Group股份Limited company (以下简称“中矿资源”）所Belong to ZimbabweBikitaMining company在Masvingo Province Bikita mine held a grand 4 million tons/year spodumene、透锂Feldspar sorting plant项目Production is achieved on all lines庆典仪式。Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice President Chiwenga and many others政府Senior official与Chairman of China Mineral Resources兼President Wang Pingwei、Vice President andZimbabweBikita MiningWang Zhenhua, general manager of the company and assistant to the presidentCanadaTanco MiningCompany general manager Wang ZhiweiWe have witnessed this historic moment together。

Before the ceremony, President MnangagwalistenedReport from the Minister of Mining, China MiningVice President of ResourcesBikita矿业Company general manager Wang Zhenhua向The guests introduced since last year7月Construction and production since the start of construction。Later, the president and his party visited the spodumene flotation plant和Central control room, and personally press the button to start the ball mill。In the roar of the ball mill, celebrationCommencement of ceremony。Presidents of ZimbabweVice President, Minister of Mines,Governor of MasvingoIntermediate ore资源presidentSeparate speeches, yesCongratulations from Bikita Lithium Mine's two concentrators。

President Mnangagwa强调，With the growing global demand for clean energy and electric vehicles, the importance of lithium as a key feedstock has become increasingly prominent。Zimbabwe has rich lithium resources, and the Zimbabwean government is very clear about its willingness to further attract foreign investment and promote the modernization and sustainable development of the mining industry。In the future, with the further cooperation and exchanges between China and Zimbabwe in the field of mining, Zimbabwe is expected to become an important base for the development and processing of global lithium resources, and make important contributions to the development of the global new energy industry。

Presidential praiseBikita矿山在并入After the mineral resourcesTook placeEarth-shaking changes, full of new vitality, the mineral resources to perform投资建设的承诺，Have obtainedA remarkable achievement。Spodumene,lithiolase两个The selection project is only used from the start to the production15 months, an African record，展现The excellent management and efficient execution of the mineral resources,是"The spirit of mining"Outstanding achievement。The successful experience of China Mineral resources provides a valuable reference for the mining development of Zimbabwe and the whole African continent。The investment of mineral resources and the transformation of technology锂矿Resources are wealth, and have brought modern equipment and technology to Zimbabwe, trained local employees, and benefited local people，Came trueBetween usWin-win of。This arrival ceremony is not justThe key to Bikita's lithium mineThe monument is also an important moment in the history of Zimbabwe's mining industry, showing the deep relations between China and Zimbabwe in the field of resource development and economic cooperation, and hopes that the two sides will continue to deepen cooperation, promote the development of Zimbabwe's lithium industry, and make greater contributions to the economic cooperation and friendship between Zimbabwe and China。

总统还特别赞赏了Medium mineral resources积极Fulfill social responsibility的Practical action,比如Building local schools,扩建Mine hospital, renovationBirchenough Bridge, etc。

Chairman Wang Pingwei is hereIn the speechThank you, Mr. President, and all levels of government under his leadership,Community resident给予Bikita mine construction care and help。Wang Pingwei said the Bikita mine自今年Achieved on November 9Since reaching production,Hold steady安全Run, markThe company has officially entered the stage of full self-sufficiency of lithium ore。Next step,我们Will be further improvedBikita mine construction, increase other minerals (beryllium,铯、钽等Comprehensive research and development, to carry out the feasibility study of the construction of smelters, further extend the industrial chain, improve the added value of products, acceleratelocally的Solar energyPower station建设，To help Zimbabwe become an important pole of the world's new energy lithium industryGreen sustainable development。