XZB(SH:603040) Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-10 09:25Core Viewpoint - Yunnan Province, known as the "Kingdom of Nonferrous Metals," is leveraging its rich titanium resources to develop a robust titanium industry cluster in Chuxiong Prefecture, aiming for a trillion-level industry scale through strategic planning and collaboration with leading enterprises like Longbai Group [1][2]. Industry Development - Chuxiong Prefecture has established a complete titanium industry chain, from mining to production, with over 30 titanium enterprises and significant production capacities, including 500,000 tons of high-titanium slag, 300,000 tons of chlorination titanium dioxide, 50,000 tons of sponge titanium, and 20,000 tons of titanium materials [2][3]. - The green titanium industry in Chuxiong achieved a production value of 8.861 billion yuan in 2023, reflecting a growth of 13.6%, indicating a positive development trend [3]. Technological Innovation - The titanium industry in Chuxiong faced challenges such as outdated production processes and high energy consumption, which hindered competitiveness. However, after the restructuring in 2019, Longbai Group introduced advanced technologies, leading to significant improvements in production efficiency and profitability [4][5]. - Longbai Group's subsidiary, Yunnan Guotai Metal Co., Ltd., has become a global leader in sponge titanium production, with production capacity and revenue projected to grow significantly by 2024 [5]. Environmental Sustainability - Chuxiong's titanium enterprises are committed to environmental protection, investing in eco-friendly technologies and achieving high resource utilization rates. Innovations such as the MVR evaporation system have reduced energy consumption by 60% per ton of titanium liquid [7][8]. - The industry has achieved a 12% reduction in energy intensity over three consecutive years and an 85% comprehensive utilization rate of industrial solid waste, transforming pollution sources into valuable resources [7][8].