"China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources", Financial Review, 6 July 2025

Chinese mining acquisitions overseas have hit their highest level in more than a decade [...].

There were 10 deals worth more than $US100 million last year – the highest since 2013 [...]. Separate research [...] found that last year was the most active for Chinese overseas mining investment and construction since at least 2013.

The country’s huge demand for raw materials [...] means its mining companies have a long history of investing overseas.

The trend has continued since the start of this year. China’s Zijin Mining recently said it planned to acquire a gold mine in Kazakhstan [...]. Appian sold its Mineracao Vale Verde copper and gold mine in Brazil to China’s Baiyin Nonferrous Group [...].

The most active Chinese mining groups in overseas deals include CMOC, MMG and Zijin Mining.

Chinese financial institutions have also issued billions in loans for minerals mining and processing projects in the developing world.