Operations
Mining and smelting
Jiangxi Copper controls a range of mining and processing assets across China and abroad. It has two stand out facilities because of size:
Dexing Copper Mine: Located in Jiangxi province, this is one of the largest open-pit copper mines in China. In addition to copper, it produces significant quantities of gold as a by-product, with estimated output of 165,230 ounces in 2023.
Guixi Smelter: Located near Dexing, the Guixi Smelter is the only copper smelting facility in the world with annual production capacity exceeding one million tons per plant. The facility features full process automation, including the world's first independently developed anode and cathode plate transportation and quality inspection system.
Products
Jiangxi Copper produces a wide array of metals and chemicals, including:
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Base metals: Copper cathodes, rods, wires, foils
Precious metals: Gold, silver, platinum, palladium
Rare and minor metals: Molybdenum, selenium, rhenium, tellurium, bismuth
Chemical products: Sulfuric acid, sulfur concentrate
Other business lines
Beyond mining and refining, the company also engages in:
Financial services: Including internal financing, settlement, and investment services related to its core operations.
Metals trading: Exports to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, and Thailand.