On May 19, Zijin Mining held its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting for the fiscal year 2024 at its headquarters in Shanghang, Fujian. This meeting included the first A-share and H-share shareholders’ meetings of 2025. The event was chaired by Mr. Chen Jinghe, Chairman of the company. During the gathering, shareholders approved 16 resolutions, among them the 2024 Board of Directors Work Report and a motion granting authority to issue new A-shares and/or H-shares.
Despite challenges such as geopolitical tensions and industrial transformations, Zijin reported strong performance in 2024. The company increased production of main commodities, improved its global ranking among listed miners, and enhanced management capabilities worldwide. Key achievements included progress in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals and exploration programs, accelerated construction of key projects, improved synergy across mining sectors, and increased presence in capital markets.
Zijin emphasized its commitment to rewarding shareholders with dividends totaling more than RMB 10 billion for 2024. Cumulative dividends over three years amounted to RMB 21.9 billion.
The company maintained its status as a leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices with high scores from rating agencies. It was also recognized by S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook (China) 2024 and Forbes China ESG 50 List.
The meeting was attended by 55 individuals including shareholders, directors, executives, and investment bankers. During a Q&A session, investors discussed topics like growth strategy, energy transition roadmap, AI adoption, asset acquisitions, and project updates.
