On March 5, Liang Lei, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of 15MCC, led a delegation to visit Ivanhoe Mines for exchange and communication. Chao Zhou, Global Executive Vice President and President of China Region of Ivanhoe Mines, extended a warm reception. The two sides held in-depth talks on deepening strategic cooperation and advancing the implementation of key projects. Jin Yingju, Deputy General Manager of 15MCC, attended the talks.

Liang Lei expressed gratitude for the long-standing strong support from Ivanhoe Mines and briefed the achievements 15MCC has made in the past three years by implementing the development strategy of "Rooted in Non-ferrous Metals, Expanding Beyond Non-ferrous Metals". He stated that as the "Iron Army" of China’s non-ferrous metal industry, 15MCC boasts rich experience and technological advantages in mining, smelting and overseas engineering projects. As a world-renowned mining development enterprise with outstanding resource advantages and project portfolio across the globe, Ivanhoe Mines shares highly compatible business with 15MCC, promising broad cooperation prospects. It is hoped that the two sides will further strengthen communication and coordination, explore diversified cooperation models in mineral resource development, engineering construction and other fields, and jointly create a new landscape of win-win development.

Zhou Chao welcomed the delegation led by Liang Lei and spoke highly of 15MCC’s achievements in reform and development in recent years. He elaborated on Ivanhoe Mines’ business layout and future plans globally, especially in Africa and Central Asia. Zhou Chao noted that 15MCC has excellent project delivery capability and technical strength, making it a trustworthy partner. Ivanhoe Mines is willing to join hands with 15MCC, give full play to their complementary advantages in resources, technology, management and other aspects, jointly promote the early implementation of relevant cooperative projects, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

Responsible persons of relevant affiliated units of 15MCC and heads of relevant departments of Ivanhoe Mines attended the discussion.