Zou Laichang, the newly appointed chairman of Zijin Mining (02899.HK), stated in his New Year’s address that the company will intensify its efforts to acquire strategic mineral resources, focusing on gold and copper as key development priorities, and will comprehensively establish a globally competitive lithium division. Zou Laichang noted that Zijin Mining will closely monitor M&A opportunities involving ultra-large and medium-sized mining companies with significant market influence, while also intensifying resource investment and development in key domestic regions.