# Zijin Mining
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Zijin’s Big Bet: CAD5.5bn Purchase of Four African Mines Pushes Chinese Miner Toward 100‑Tonne Gold Club
Zijin Mining has offered CAD5.5 billion in cash to acquire a Toronto‑ and New York‑listed gold company owning four African mines, a deal that would lift Zijin’s annual mined gold output above 100 tonnes. The purchase capitalises on favourable infrastructure and high gold prices but increases balance‑sheet and integration risks as Zijin accelerates its global expansion.
From County Mine to Trillion‑RMB Powerhouse: How Chen Jinghe Built China’s Gold Empire
Zijin Mining, under founder Chen Jinghe, has grown from a indebted county mine into a multi‑trillion‑RMB metals conglomerate by combining technical innovation, corporatisation and opportunistic, counter‑cycle acquisitions. Recent large purchases and a global uptick in commodity prices have dramatically expanded its reserves and market value, while Chen personally retains only a small share of the company he built.
A‑Shares Finish January on a High: Shanghai Composite Ends Month Above 4,100 as Metals and AI Lead the Rally
The Shanghai Composite rose 3.76% in January and closed above 4,100, powered by a rotation between precious‑metals miners and AI application plays. Heavy turnover—more than RMB 2.5 trillion for 20 trading days—fostered sharp, theme‑driven rallies in smaller names even as some large‑cap benchmarks showed strain.
A‑shares End January on a High: Gold, AI and Commercial Space Lift Shanghai Above 4,100
Shanghai markets closed January with a 3.76 percent gain, stabilising above 4,100 after mid‑month highs and narrow consolidation. Precious metals, AI application names and commercial space stocks were the standout performers amid sustained high trading volumes.
Gold Above $5,000 Reprices Miners — Chinese Producers Ride a Historic Rally but Faces Risks
A historic surge in gold prices above $5,000 an ounce has repriced mining stocks, particularly Chinese producers, which are reporting large profit upgrades for 2025 driven by higher prices, modest production gains and efficiency improvements. Major banks and wealth managers have lifted price targets further, while analysts caution that central-bank buying and ETF flows underpin the rally even as macro risks could prompt sharp corrections.
A‑Shares Split: Gold, Silver and Oil Stocks Rally as Small‑Caps Slide
China’s bourses saw a stark sector divergence: precious‑metals and oil stocks rallied to new highs while small‑cap and technology‑related segments slipped. Market turnover rose, reflecting active but selective flows as investors chased commodity exposure amid lingering doubts about capital‑intensive tech sectors.