We mine copper ore and process it into copper concentrate for commercial buyers.
SHI AND YAN MINING DEVELOPMENT LIMITED carries out copper ore mining and mineral processing at its operations in Luano – Mkushi, Central Province. Its commercial activities cover copper concentrate sales and supply, and partnerships across the mineral supply chain.
Physical operations
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Copper Ore Mining
The first stage of the business: obtaining copper-bearing material for processing and copper concentrate production.
Obtaining copper-bearing material
Supplying ore for processing
Luano – Mkushi, Central Province
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Copper Ore Processing
Appropriate mineral processing methods are used to separate and recover copper-bearing minerals from the ore and produce copper concentrate.
Separating copper-bearing minerals
Recovering minerals to produce concentrate
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Copper Concentrate Production
The company produces copper concentrate for customers in the mineral and metals industry, subject to agreed product specifications.
Separate from physical operations, the company’s commercial work connects its copper concentrate with buyers and builds relationships across the mineral supply chain.
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Sales & Supply
Copper concentrate is sold to interested buyers. Product specifications, copper grade, available quantities, pricing, delivery arrangements and payment terms are discussed during commercial negotiations.
Copper concentrate buyers
Mineral traders and commodity trading companies
Smelters and metal processors
Other eligible commercial customers
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Business Partnerships
Establishing mutually beneficial relationships with buyers, mining industry partners, logistics providers and other stakeholders across the mineral supply chain.