Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 13:52Core Viewpoint - Jiangxi Copper Corporation's subsidiary, Jiangxi Copper (Hong Kong) Investment Co., Ltd., has signed an investment option agreement with First Quantum Minerals Limited's subsidiary, FQM Kazakhstan Limited, to collaborate on exploration projects and set investment options regarding Jiangxi Copper's stake in Lakeside Minerals Limited [1][2] Group 1: Investment Agreement Details - Jiangxi Copper's subsidiary, Jiangxi Copper Exploration Management Co., Ltd., signed the investment option agreement on January 14, 2026, to explore the Lakeside project [1][2] - Jiangxi Copper plans to invest $6.5 million to acquire a 14.9% equity stake and related debt in Lakeside, which holds 14 mining rights in northern Kazakhstan's Balkhash Lake region [1] - First Quantum's global exploration team will provide technical oversight for the Lakeside project, and they have an investment option for 51% of Jiangxi Copper's wholly-owned subsidiary in the AIFC for three years after Jiangxi Copper becomes a shareholder [2] Group 2: Company Backgrounds - Jiangxi Copper Exploration Management Co., Ltd. was established in 2018 in Hong Kong, focusing on financial activities and serving as a platform for overseas risk exploration and investment [2] - First Quantum Minerals is a global mining company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, primarily producing copper, gold, and nickel, with assets in Zambia, Panama, Argentina, and Peru [2] - FQM Kazakhstan Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Quantum, was established in 2023 in the UK and holds 99% of the shares in First Quantum's exploration company in Kazakhstan [2]