en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 8, China's Zangge Mining revealed that the planning and construction of Phase III of its Julong Copper Mine is being led and advanced by Zijin Mining. The project is currently in the planning stage, with specific construction start and production commencement dates yet to be determined. If fully implemented, this Phase III project will make the Julong Copper Mine the world's largest copper mine in terms of mining and processing scale. It is expected to produce approximately 600,000 tons of copper annually after reaching full capacity, with an annual ore processing volume of about 200 million tons. The mineable copper reserves within the designated area exceed 20 million tons.
As a long-term vision project, the Phase III plan for the Julong Copper Mine covers mine development, ore processing, and supporting facility construction. Compared to Phase II, the final mining elevation for Phase III will be lowered from 4,452 meters to 3,880 meters to access deeper resources. The production capacity will nearly double from the Phase II level of 300,000-350,000 tons. The project application involves multiple aspects, and each stage is influenced by various factors, leading to uncertainty in the overall progress.
Currently, Julong Copper is actively advancing various preliminary preparations, including resource assessment, technical feasibility studies, and compliance reviews, to ensure the project progresses within a compliant framework. As a longer-term strategic plan, the Phase III project plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall development efficiency of the mine and extending its operational lifespan. The construction of supporting facilities will simultaneously consider comprehensive resource utilization and environmental protection requirements.
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