Phase I: Incorporation (1997-2000)

Milestones

September 17th, 1997, the first Shareholders’ (Sponsors’) Meeting of Beijing JCHX Mine Construction Co Ltd was held in Beijing.

December 5th, 1997, Beijing JCHX Mine Construction Co Ltd was incorporated as a mixed-ownership enterprise upon the approval of Ministry of Metallurgical Industry.

Mar 1999, Beijing JCHX transformed into private enterprise as majority shares were no longer owned by the state, Wang Xiancheng was elected by the new board as Chairman.

July 2000, JCHX started its first overseas operation in Zambia – mine construction and contract mining project at Chambishi Copper Mine for NFCA.

Phase II: Sprouting (2001-2005)

Milestones

In 2002 major progresses were made in southwestern China by successively working in Huize Project, Kaiyang Phosphate Project, Dahongshan Project etc.

October 2003, Independent Foreign Trade Management and Circulation Permit (Import & Export License) was issued.

December 30th 2003, Beijing JCHX was moved to Xinqidianjiayuan in Haidian District of Beijing - its independent workplace.

December 2004, the First Grade General Contracting Qualification for Mine Construction Works was issued by the Ministry of Construction of People’s Republic of China.

May 2005, Foreign Engineering Contracting Qualification Certificate for Overseas Projects was issued by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China.

Phase III: Development (2006-2010)

Milestones

In 2007, engaged in capital construction at Pai-Bulake Lead & Zinc Mine for China Global New Technology Import & Export Co Ltd in Tajikistan.

In 2008, engaged in mine construction at Dongtai Potash Mine for Sino-Agri International Potash Co Ltd in Laos.

June 2008, Beijing JCHX Mine Construction Co Ltd was renamed as JCHX Mining Construction Group.

Since May 2010, four large maintenance workshop and warehouses were established and commissioned respectively in Yunnan, Beijing, Hubei and Zambia.

In August 2010, through assets reorganization JCHX Group shifted its main business (mine construction and development, contract mining) to its subsidiary - JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd.

Phase IV: Growth (2011-2015)

Milestones

In May 2011, JCHX Mining Management Co Ltd was restructured into a share holding company with limited liability by attracting external investors.

In May 2011, Beijing Mine New Tech Research & Development Center was established.

In Mar 2012, acquisition of Yunnan JCHX Lihe Mine Engineering Co Ltd was completed.

In June 2012, JCHX Scientific & Technological Expert Committee was established with the support from six academicians and several mining experts.

July 19th 2013, Beijing JCHX Mine Technology Research Institution Co Ltd was established.

In Mar 2014, JCHX was approved as International Sci-Tech Cooperation Base by Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission.

In June 2014, “JCHX” was certified as Beijing Famous Brand.

JCHX (JCX：603979) was listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange in June 2015.

In Sep 2015, Post-Doctoral Research Center was established upon approval by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Securities of the People’s Republic of China and National Post-Doctoral Administrative Commission.

In November, West Orebody Project at Chambishi Copper Mine in Zambia and Dongtai Potash Mine Project in Laos respectively won Luban Award of National Construction Works.

Phase V: Transformation (2016-2020)

Milestones

In Aril 2016, JCHX Paste Backfill Laboratory was established in Miyun District.

In Oct 2016, JCHX acquired 39.35% shares of Chinalco Yunnan Copper Resources Ltd – an ASX listed company (AKN) (currently known as AuKing Mining Ltd) through its wholly-owned subsidiary - Bienitial International Industrial Co Ltd.

April 28 2017, JCHX headquarters was relocated to the new building at Beijing Fengtai Science Park and a grand housewarming ceremony was held.

August 2017, JCHX signed a joint venture agreement with Normet Oy (Finland), marking its official entry into the business of equipment manufacturing.

In July 2017, JCHX Overseas Division was formed to manage seven overseas projects including Chambishi.

On March 6th, 2018, the commissioning ceremony of Kingnor Mining Equipment Co., Ltd was held in Daye.

May 23rd 2019, the Equity Transfer Agreement was signed between Guizhou Kailin Group and JCHX based on which JCHX acquired 90% of equity in Liangchahe Mine Development Co., Ltd, representing a breakthrough for JCHX in resources development.

Nov 16th 2019, Ivanhoe Capital Corporation and JCHX signed the Subscription Agreement for JCHX’s strategic investment in Cordoba Minerals.

On 7 May 2020, shareholders meeting and the first meeting of the fourth board directors were held, where new board members were elected and new executive team led by Chairman Wang Qinghai and CEO Wang Xinyu was nominated.

On August 7, 2020, new contract was signed between Lubambe Copper (affiliate to EMR) and JCHX for the cooperation of mine development in the coming 5 years at Lubambe Copper Mine.

On November 3, 2020, ZK0302 exploration drilling was successfully implemented at Dikulushi Copper & Silver Mine in DRC, which is the first mine invested by JCHX.

On November 18, 2020, the contract for the engineering design of Mukulu Manganese Mine was signed between JCHXME and AMG, marking a milestone for JCHX S&T Innovation Sector in overseas market.

Phase VI: Transform - Innovation Creates Opportunities (2021-)

Milestone:

2021

On January 15-17, JCHX 2021 Work Meeting & the 1st Session of the 3rd Workers Congress was convened, indicating the successful completion of the 4th Five-Year Development Plan and the smooth embarking of the 5th Five-Year Development Plan.

On April 26, the delivery of Lonshi Copper Mine in DRC was successfully completed, indicating another significant achievement of JCHX in the pursuit of two focus-driven development.

On July 3, the contract for the capital development and construction of Shalkiya Lead & Zinc Mine was signed between JCHX & CCECC Consortium and Shalkiya Zinc.

On September 28, a complete victory was attained for the full-system commissioning of the processing plant of Dikulushi Copper Mine, marking the commencement of pilot production.

On December 14, JCHX Pulang project was awarded with 2020-2021 China Construction Engineering Luban Prize by China Construction Industry Association, the only project of non-ferrous metal industry among all other award-winning projects.

2022

On January 22, the Study on Key Techniques and Equipment for Efficient Sinking and Forming of Deep Shafts at Metal Mines, undertaken by JCHX, of the Research on Key Techniques for Shaft Sinking and Hoisting at Deep Metal Mines, one of the National Key R&D Programs under the 13th Five-Year Development Plan, was approved by the Review Group after question defense and discussion.

On January 29, the Contract for Underground Works (Section II) at Lower Zone of Cukaru-Peki Copper & Gold Mine was signed between JCHX Kinsey and Zijin Serbia.

On February 8, the Contract for Mining and Processing Works (Section II) at Laohudong Phosphate Mine was signed between JCHX and Weng'an Tianyi Mining Co., Ltd, with the work scope covering underground development and support (section II).

On July 15, the Contract for Underground Development and Mining Works at Kinsenda Copper Mine was signed between JCHX Kingko and Kinsenda Copper Company SA, a subsidiary of Metorex owned by Jinchuan Group.

On August 11, the Cooperation Agreement for Mining at Deep Orebody of Kamoya Copper & Cobalt Mine in DRC and the Mining Contract (Phase I) for Deep Orebody at Kamoya Copper & Cobalt Mine in DRC were signed between JCHX Beam Mining and Construction SARL and La Compagnie Miniere de Kambove SAS .

On November 1, the sinking and lining of 1433m deep air intake shaft at Shaling Gold Mine was completed by JCHX, marking another triumph in ultra deep shaft construction.

On December 8, a conditional Framework Agreement was signed among JCHX, Cordoba Minerals (a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Capital Group) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries to jointly develop the Alacran Project in Colombia.

2023

 On Jan 2, children dressed up at Lonshi Village School in Cambowe town of Lubumbashi in the DRC, and lined up to welcome the arrival of representatives from Sabwe Mining SARL (JCHX subsidiary), together with the third batch of 80 sets of desks and chairs donated by Sabwe. Sabwe has donated a total of 300 sets of brand-new desks and chairs to the school from last October through January, to provide a more comfortable study environment for local students. 

On Jan 31, good news comes in succession. In January, monthly targets were fully completed by Jimond, KCM and Kinsey; in particular, Jimond achieved 101% for the monthly production target, marking the fifth yearly “good start”, KCM achieved 102% of planned output value, while Kinsey achieved the best monthly record.

On March 12，accurate breakthroughs of declines were achieved at Musonoi between 400mL and 540mL and at Chambishi Southeast Orebody between 800mL and 980mL on March 17. As another triumph in ultra-long single-end development, the breakthrough with a total length of 1166m marks the first victory after transfer from vertical to horizontal development at Musonoi.

On March 17, the breakthrough of main decline at Chambishi Southeast Orebody between 800mL and 980mL exceeded 1750m, 930m of which was undertaken by JCHX. As an important part of the Phase I development project, this breakthrough lays a solid foundation for ventilation improvement at different levels and following mining preparatory works at sublevels of main decline.

On April 1, We JCHX, a bimonthly publication targeted to foreign employees was officially launched. We JCHX aimed to functions as a stage for timely sharing corporate decisions, recording project development, reflecting employees’ thinking and opinions, and vigorously publicizing our performance in terms of fulfilling CSR obligations worldwide.

On May 8, JCHX, Cordoba Minerals (a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Capital Group) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries successfully completed the transaction of jointly developing the Alacran Project in Colombia. CMH Colombia S.A.S. (“CMH”, wholly-owned by Cordoba Minerals) currently possesses Alacran Copper & Gold & Silver Deposits of the San Matias Project. At closing of the transaction JCHX and Cordoba Minerals respectively own 50% of CMH equities and henceforth both sides will jointly develop the San Matias Project. JCHX (or its affiliate) enjoys the right of first offer to bid on the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Detailed Design Agreement (FEED) contracts.

On May 30, breakthrough was achieved between air intake shaft and 2# air return shaft of Jama mine by Bor project, laying a solid foundation for subsequent capital construction.

On June 1, successful breakthrough was achieved at the deep orebody of Kamoya Copper & Cobalt Mine with the last blast completed at 940 mL main haulage roadway  by Beam Mining & Construction SARL, following successful breakthroughs achieved at service decline, HV decline and LV decline, marking a big step towards construction completion and operation commencement of the deep orebody.

On June 9, the installation of the main and service cant frames of the ultra large headgear of main shaft at Musonoi Copper Mine was successfully completed by Kingko Construction SARL (“Kingko”), marking the completion of hoisting system installation. The main shaft (685m depth), set in the upper part of west limb of orebody, is equipped with two hoisting systems, including a main hoisting system (skip) with a counterweight and a service hoisting system (cage) with a counterweight. The headgear (69m high) was erected under the support of lifting mast and winch, becoming the first ultra large steel headgear successfully erected by Kingko. The main and service cant frames weigh about 1300t.

On June 30, the Mining Works Agreement for Underground Mining at 242 and Southern Extension of Wassa Gold Mine in Ghana was signed between Setters Investment Limited Company, a subsidiary of JCHX, and Golden Star (Wassa) Limited, a subsidiary of Chifeng Gold. As the first project in West Africa, Wassa marks a major breakthrough and further increase in market share for JCHX in Africa.

On June 30，to strengthen the relationship between Dikulushi project and local community, a friendly football match was held .The match provided a valuable chance for JCHX employees and local residents to communicate, during when the tribal chief and prestigious elders were invited and many villagers came to cheer on the game.

On August 7, Peki project celebrated the traditional Serbian Annual Miners’ Day and presented Serbian employees with holiday gifts and greeting cards to express its high recognition and thanks for their diligence and devotion. 

On August 9, successful breakthrough was achieved at 3# decline connecting 500mL and 600mL of west orebody of Chambishi Copper Mine, marking another triumph of long distance breakthrough with accuracy,.

On August 11 and 12, Chambishi project held the third trackless fleet maintenance skills competition, with 32 Chinese and foreign employees participated. Representatives from the Owner and the project management attended the opening ceremony.

On August 18, Shalkiya Project Company held a warm farewell party for Yuri and Turkhan, two Kazakhstan retirees, to express thanks for their hard work. Yuri and Turkhan worked as the process engineer and the explosives magazine manager respectively. They have been working diligently since the commencement of the Shalkiya project and are both proud to be employed by JCHX.

On September 20, Lonshi Copper Mine in DRC had its first metal, when all construction works required for mining, processing and smelting successfully completed. The acquisition of Lonshi Copper Mine was closed in April of 2021, from when JCHX holds 100% of shares of the mine.

On November 13, the contract for development and mining works at Kipuhsi Zinc Mine was awarded to KingKi Mining SAS, a subsidiary of JCHX Mining in DRC, by Ivanhoe Mines. The scope of work mainly covers underground development between 1200m and 1590m as well as mining production. Kipushi Zinc Mine is the fifth project for JCHX to provide mining services in DRC.