“中国金王”陈景河，任终身荣誉董事长

Core Viewpoint - Chen Jinghe, the lifelong honorary chairman of Zijin Mining Group, has announced his retirement after 32 years of leadership, transitioning the company from a founder-driven model to an institutional-driven one, with a mature core management team in place [1][3][40]. Company Overview - Zijin Mining Group, founded in 1993, has grown into a multinational mining group with a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, ranking among the top three global metal mining companies [1][3][40]. - The company achieved a net profit of 32.1 billion yuan in 2024 and reported a 55% year-on-year increase in net profit to 37.9 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [3][4]. Strategic Developments - The company plans to appoint Chen Jinghe as a lifelong honorary chairman and senior advisor, allowing him to continue providing guidance on major strategic decisions and resource connections [3][40]. - The board of directors has approved several resolutions, including amendments to the company's articles of association and governance rules to comply with new regulations [7][10][13][19][23]. Resource and Production Highlights - Zijin Mining operates over 30 significant mining bases across 17 provinces in China and 18 countries globally, with its copper, gold, and zinc production ranking first in China and among the top globally [4]. - The company holds substantial resource reserves, including over 1.1 million tons of copper, 3,973 tons of gold, and 1.788 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, making it the largest holder of metal mineral resources in China [4]. Governance and Management Changes - The board has proposed to eliminate the supervisory board and revise the articles of association to enhance governance in line with new legal requirements [7][19]. - The company is preparing for the election of the ninth board of directors, with nominations for both executive and independent directors already underway [31][36].