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June 14, 2022，Wang Pingwei, Chairman and President of China Mineral Resources Group Limited (hereinafter referred to as "China Mineral Resources"), paid a visit to President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe at the Presidential Residence，The two sides reviewed the happy scene when they first met at the headquarters of China Mining Resources in Beijing 10 years ago and had a cordial and friendly conversation。
Wang Pingwei gave a detailed report to the President on the development of the company in recent years，China Mining Resources has been transformed from a simple geological exploration technical service enterprise to a mining group enterprise focusing on the development of rare metals，It has become a global leader in the development and processing of cesium rubidium resources and a potential upstart in China's lithium new energy raw material industry。
Wang Pingwei said that China mining resources deeply ploughed Zimbabwe's mining market more thanIn the past 15 years, we have won strong support and trust from governments at all levels in Zimbabwe and been widely welcomed by local communities and people. We are full of confidence in the development of Zimbabwe's mining industry。It is on the basis of confidence and trust that China Mineral Resources signed the Bikita Mine acquisition agreement on January 29, 2022, becoming the only new owner of the lithium producing mine in Zimbabwe and the whole of Africa。In order to better enhance the resource utilization value of Bikita mine，We will increase our investment in the Bikita mine，Continue to extend the industrial chain，Improve local infrastructure such as electricity, roads and Bridges，Provide more jobs for local residents，More tax revenue for the Zimbabwean government，To help the government achieve its target of $12 billion in mining output by 2023。
Mr. President, yes.When I visited the headquarters of China Mineral Resources 10 years ago, I was deeply impressed by the great achievements made by China Mineral Resources in its strategic transformation, and fully affirmed the outstanding contributions made by China Mineral Resources in promoting the development of Zimbabwe's mining industry。China Minerals Resources is an old friend, good friend and good partner of Zimbabwe and will strongly support the development of the Bikita mine。Encourage the company to continue to increase investment in Zimbabwe, develop Zimbabwe's lithium ore and other advantageous mineral resources, promote the further development of Zimbabwe's mining industry, and make greater contributions to deepening the economic and trade cooperation between China and Zimbabwe。
China Mineral Resources Business Director andWang Zhenhua, general manager of Bikita Mining Co., Ltd. accompanied the meeting。
