Sustainable
Development

As a pioneer among China's nonferrous metal enterprises in expanding overseas, China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNMC) has consistently adhered to international standards and regulations. The Group is actively advancing environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, maintaining strict environmental protection practices, fulfilling its social responsibilities, and continually improving its corporate governance.

Green
Development

CNMC is committed to the philosophy of green development and has made solid progress in environmental management. The Group has established a robust green and low-carbon development system, ensuring that environmental protection is integrated into all stages of its business planning, deployment, advancement, and implementation.

Comprehensive Wastewater Recycling–CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc. (CLM) built Zambia's safest and most environmentally-compliant tailings facility.
The Muliashi tailings pond of CLM is a flat-type tailings storage facility and a crucial environmental and safety infrastructure supporting the company's hydrometallurgical copper plant. The facility stores acidic tailings, and its structure is entirely lined with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to prevent leakage and groundwater contamination. Additionally, a comprehensive wastewater recycling system has been established to enable the full reuse of metallurgical wastewater, achieving the goal of zero discharge while conserving water resources. The facility is equipped with displacement monitoring points, and hydrological observation wells are placed downstream for regular water quality testing, making it the safest and most environmentally-compliant tailings facility in Zambia.
Energy Conservation and Emissions Reduction–Yangxin Hongsheng Copper Industry Co., Ltd. has become a role model for low-carbon copper smelting.
Yangxin Hongsheng Copper Industry Co., Ltd. has introduced world-leading "flash smelting + flash converting" technology, reducing gas emissions per tonne of copper by 35.7 percent compared to standard values, and cutting energy consumption per unit by 28.9 percent compared to industry-leading benchmarks. With an investment of 570 million yuan (>78.21 million), the company has employed the most advanced environmental technologies and equipment, and achieved a desulfurization efficiency of 99.9 percent and zero discharge of heavy-metal wastewater, establishing itself as a role model for green, low-carbon production in the industry.

Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)

CNMC is committed to fulfilling its mission as a centrally administered state-owned enterprise (SOE). It has closely aligned its development strategy with the nine programs of China-Africa cooperation and actively promoted the initiative of "100 Companies in 1,000 Villages." Since 2020, CNMC has donated a total of 219 million yuan to various social causes.

Healthcare
Sinozam Friendship Hospital
Located in Kitwe, Zambia, Sinozam Friendship Hospital, funded by CNMC's African subsidiary, is the only hospital in Africa independently operated by the Chinese. It has become one of Zambia's most advanced hospitals with the best medical technologies, safeguarding the health of the Zambian people.
Small yet Smart
"Small yet Smart" Livelihood Programs
In its global operations, CNMC places high importance on respecting and preserving local cultural traditions and heritage. The Group actively participates in cultural exchanges, humanitarian efforts, charitable programs, and volunteer services. Through "small yet smart" programs such as building schools, roads, and wells, and donating agricultural supplies, CNMC has made significant contributions to improving local living and production conditions.
Education
Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology
In 2019, CNMC initiated the establishment of the Sino-Zam Vocational College of Science and Technology in line with the eight major initiatives for China-Africa cooperation announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping. As the first higher vocational institution independently established abroad by the Chinese that offers degree programs, the college is dedicated to training urgently needed technical professionals for Zambia's mining industry.
Employee Development
Employee Development
CNMC lays great emphasis on employee development and rights protection. The Group has established a comprehensive system encompassing stable compensation, continuous vocational training, and clear career advancement opportunities, among other favorable mechanisms, for all employees. Additionally, a variety of cultural and sports activities are regularly organized to enrich employees' lives and foster a harmonious and inclusive workplace.