Core Viewpoint - On November 28, 2025, Zhaojin Mining Industry Co., Ltd.'s Xiadian Gold Mine was fined by the Zhaoyuan Emergency Management Bureau for failing to comply with national and industry standards regarding the installation, use, testing, modification, and decommissioning of safety equipment [1][2]. Company Overview - Zhaojin Mining Industry Co., Ltd. was established on April 16, 2004, and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 8, 2006, under stock code 1818. The company focuses on gold exploration, mining, processing, and smelting, producing "9999 gold" and "9995 gold" standard bullion [3][4]. - The company is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise, with its production technology and equipment reaching domestic leading and international advanced levels. It is located in Zhaoyuan City, Shandong Province, which is a significant gold production base in China [3][4]. Regulatory Compliance - The fine imposed on Zhaojin Mining's Xiadian Gold Mine amounted to ¥45,000 (approximately $6,300), based on violations of the Safety Production Law of the People's Republic of China, specifically regarding safety equipment standards [2][7]. - The relevant legal framework includes provisions that mandate compliance with national and industry standards for safety equipment design, manufacturing, installation, use, testing, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning [5][7].