Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-09 01:13Industry Overview - China's zinc concentrate production has shown a decline overall, stabilizing around 3.5 million tons since 2020. In 2023, domestic zinc concentrate production reached 3.69 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 11%. However, in 2024, production is expected to decrease to 3.4688 million tons, a year-on-year decline of 6.12% [1][10] - The supply situation for zinc ore in 2024 is significantly below expectations due to adjustments in mining plans, declining ore grades, and weather conditions. Advances in exploration technology, such as deep exploration techniques, are expected to uncover more zinc resources, providing a resource base for increased zinc concentrate production [1][10] Industry Chain Definition and Classification - The zinc mining industry encompasses a complete system from resource exploration to end-product application. The upstream focuses on exploration and mining, the midstream is dedicated to smelting and processing, and the downstream involves the application and recycling of zinc products across various industries [3] Development History - The development of China's zinc mining industry has gone through three stages: initial establishment, rapid growth, and integration upgrade. Initially, the industry was weak and relied on imports, but it gradually achieved self-sufficiency. After the reform and opening up, the industry experienced rapid growth with significant improvements in mining and smelting technologies. In the 21st century, the industry began to integrate and upgrade, focusing on technological innovation and resource recycling [5][6] Current Development Status - China is one of the world's major zinc resource countries, with proven zinc reserves ranking among the top globally. As of 2023, China's zinc reserves reached 59.9271 million tons, with significant concentrations in regions such as Inner Mongolia, Yunnan, and Qinghai [8][12] Key Enterprises Analysis - The competitive landscape of China's zinc mining industry is diverse and intense. Key players include: - Chihong Zn & Ge Co., Ltd., which has a complete industry chain and leading technology in zinc mining and processing [14][16] - Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Company, which has a strong resource reserve and comprehensive industry chain layout [14][16] - Luoping Zinc & Electricity Co., Ltd., focusing on high-quality zinc smelting and processing [14][16] - Zijin Mining Group, a global mining giant with advanced technology and a global business network [14][16] Future Development Trends - Intelligent mining and ore selection are becoming important trends in the zinc mining industry, utilizing advanced technologies such as big data and AI to optimize mining processes [20] - The development of green smelting technology is crucial for sustainable development, focusing on energy conservation and resource recycling [21][22] - Extending the industry chain and enhancing product added value are key directions for transformation and upgrading, allowing companies to diversify and improve profitability [23]