The 2024 China Mining Conference and Exhibition kicked off on Oct 15 in Tianjin, under the theme of "Promoting Mining Cooperation for a Better Future".

The event aims to foster deeper exchanges and cooperation in green exploration, advanced technologies and equipment, as well as promoting investment and trade within the global mining sector.

Tianjin, recognized for its strategic national advantages, offers a prime geographical location, robust transportation infrastructure and a solid industrial base. The city is dedicated to advancing high-quality development in the mining industry.

During the conference, Tianjin reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners to promote cutting-edge technologies, processes and innovative models. The city also aims to strengthen its supply channels and policy support in key areas such as ore storage and transportation, financing and shipping services, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and sustainable growth in the sector.

South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe explained his country's ongoing transition from a gold-focused mining industry to the development of a diversified range of mineral resources and emphasized efforts to overcome constraints related to power supply and transportation logistics. He invited Chinese enterprises to invest and collaborate in these sectors.

Shadlog Bernicke, minister for RONPhos in Nauru, recounted the island nation's long history of phosphate mining. He said he was honored to attend the exhibition and emphasized the importance of the conference as a platform for knowledge sharing, exchange of ideas and global mining cooperation to promote sustainable development in the industry.

Tajikistan's Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir said his country is accelerating its national industrialization efforts. With abundant water and human resources, as well as rich mineral reserves, Tajikistan has created a legal framework suited to market economies and welcomes more Chinese companies to explore investment and cooperation opportunities.

Government officials, industry leaders and diplomats are attending the four-day conference along with mining officials and representatives from countries including Turkiye, Zambia and Uzbekistan.