Xinghe Molybdenum Has Abundant Resources and Will Commence Construction in H2 2026

Published: Apr 3, 2026 15:41
Yankuang Energy stated at its 2025 annual results briefing that, according to the feasibility study report prepared by Changsha Engineering & Research Institute Ltd. of Nonferrous Metallurgy, Xinghe Molybdenum (Caosiyao Molybdenum Mine) is located in Xinghe County, Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and has molybdenum ore resources of 1.04 billion mt, metal content of 1.089 million mt, an average grade of 0.105%, and associated metals including tungsten and zinc. The designed capacity is 16.5 million mt/year of raw ore, and annual molybdenum concentrate production will reach 30,800 mt/year upon reaching full production. In February 2026, it was issued the electronic certificate for a mining license with an annual mining scale of 16.5 million mt, and construction is expected to commence in H2 2026, with a construction period of 1.5-2 years.

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