Zijin Mining: China’s Flagship Global Metals Firm
Rapid growth, astute deal-making and a widening footprint across strategic metals have transformed Zijin into a diversified, global mining firm.
Rapid growth, astute deal-making and a widening footprint across strategic metals have transformed Zijin into a diversified, global mining firm.
Over the last decade, Chinese firms surged into the global mining elite, now accounting for 2 of the top 5.
Shenhua’s scale underscores China’s continued dependence on coal, while Zijin’s rise anchors China’s position in the global energy transition.
Chinese mining M&A surged in 2019-2025, as China locked in supply-critical metals across Africa and Latin America.
India’s trade deficit widened to a record USD 41.7 billion in October 2025, driven by a sharp jump in gold imports to USD 14.7 billion.
India’s imports have grown prodigiously since 2000, reflecting the transformation of the country’s economy.
The real economy is under pressure from hesitant investors, cautious consumers and fragmented global trade patterns.