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China National Gold Group Co., Ltd.

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Chinese state-owned gold mining company

China National Gold Group Corporation (CNGC, Chinese: 中国黄金集团有限公司), also known as China Gold, is a centrally-administered state-owned enterprise primarily involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and refining of gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum. It was established in 1979 and operates under the supervision of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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China National Gold Group headquarters (20241007131403)
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China National Gold Group Corporation (CNGC, Chinese: 中国黄金集团有限公司), also known as China Gold, is a centrally-administered state-owned enterprise primarily involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and refining of gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum. It was established in 1979 and operates under the supervision of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).2

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Mining operations

Domestic operations

CNGC's primary domestic mining assets include:

Chang Shan Hao (CSH) Gold Mine – Located in Inner Mongolia, this mine is one of China's largest open-pit gold operations, achieving commercial production in July 2008.

Jiama Copper-Gold Mine – Situated in Tibet Autonomous Region, Jiama is a significant polymetallic deposit, producing copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, lead, and zinc. Phase I production started in 2010, and Phase II began in July 2018. In 2013, a landslide at the site killed 83 workers, prompting environmental and safety reviews.

Jinfeng Gold Mine – Acquired from Eldorado Gold in 2016 for US$300 million, this mine located in Guizhou Province is one of China’s largest gold producers, combining underground and open-pit operations.

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International operations

CNGC actively pursues overseas resource acquisitions and joint ventures:

Kulu-Tegerek Copper-Gold Mine – A producing copper-gold mine located in the Kyrgyz Republic’s Chatkal District. It is 84% owned by China National Gold Group Corporation and 16% by China CAMC Engineering (Hong Kong), with the latter acting as EPC contractor. The mine includes both underground operations at the Kulu-Tegerek deposit and placer mining at the Suluu-Tegerek deposit. It was designed to process 1.8 million tonnes of ore annually, producing approximately 11,000 tonnes of copper, 600 kg of gold, and 4.6 tonnes of silver, with projected annual sales of US$100 million. Logistics and equipment delivery are coordinated by China Gold Trading (Shanghai).

Soremi Copper Mine – In December 2013, CNGC acquired the copper mining subsidiary Soremi in the Republic of Congo from the Gerald Group, forming a joint venture for project development. The mine entered production in 2017 and produces approximately 10,000 tonnes of copper cathode annually.

Other business areas

In addition to mining, CNGC operates businesses in retail gold jewelry, refining, and irradiation sterilization services for food, medical, and cosmetics industries. It also engages in geological exploration, engineering construction, and publishes gold industry news as the official media for the Shanghai Gold Exchange and Shanghai Diamond Exchange.

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