The first battle for optical storage was successful! Zhaojin Mining (01818) Global Integrated Operation Guarantee System Injects Hard Core Momentum into Overseas Production Expansion and Efficiency

The Zhitong Finance App learned that recently, the 33.28 MWp/37.50 MWh optical storage project of Zhaojin Mining (01818) overseas backbone mine - the Abuja Gold Mine in Côte d'Ivoire was successfully completed to achieve grid-connected power generation. The successful implementation of this project not only broke the electricity bottleneck that constrains the stable and efficient operation of enterprises in one fell swoop, but also provided a strong guarantee for enterprises to increase production and capacity, reduce costs and increase efficiency, marking the first successful conclusion of the company's global integrated operation guarantee system.

Since 2025, the Ivorian nation's electricity supply has continued to be tight, and the release of production capacity at the Abuja gold mine has been severely limited. Faced with urgent production needs, Zhaojin Mining quickly launched a global integrated operation guarantee mechanism. From talent dispatch, capital coordination, equipment collection, technical support to logistics support, etc., it tailored guarantee plans for the Abuja gold mine light storage project to ensure the efficient progress of project construction.

After the project was put into operation, the Abuja Gold Mine successfully built a “photovoltaic+energy storage+utility power+diesel engine” multi-energy complementary intelligent microgrid system to achieve seamless switching between grid-connected and off-grid modes, solve problems such as equipment stopping and production stoppages caused by insufficient electricity and power supply switching, and ensure continuous and stable production in the mine. At the same time, compared to the traditional “municipal electricity+diesel power” power supply model, the optical storage system significantly reduces the mine's electricity costs, creating a long-term cost advantage for the mine.

It is worth noting that the project is the first large-scale mine new energy demonstration power station built and put into operation in Côte d'Ivoire after the promulgation of the New Energy Law in the country. This breakthrough not only highlights Zhaojin Mining's firm determination to deeply cultivate ESG concepts and build green mines, but also shows the good image of Chinese mining enterprises implementing the concept of responsible development in overseas investment and operation through practical actions, setting a green benchmark for the international development of China's gold industry.

The “15th Five-Year Plan” period is a key window for Zhaojin Mining to implement the “Development Multiplication Plan”, and the strategic layout of the company's overseas business is clear. Relying on the global integrated operation guarantee system proven in this field, Zhaojin Mining will accelerate the construction and operation process of key overseas projects such as the Abuja Gold Mine, Audran Mining, and Jinwang Mining, accelerate the construction of overseas mining industry clusters, and strive to become a model banner for the global development of China's gold mining industry.