Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd. (JCI), majority owned by Jinchuan Group, is the group's flagship company for the development of international mining and mineral resources operations.
JCI has mining operations in the Chibuluma South Mine (Zambia), Ruashi Mine, Kinsenda Mine, Musonoi Project and Lubembe Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Pursuing sustainable development, JCI is committed to the effective management of safety, health, environment, and community relations as an integral part of its business. All of its sites and projects adhere to a strict environmental management system that comprehensively protects the environment and the local communities.
Climate change is one of the most fundamental challenges humanity ever confronts. In light of the energy intensive nature of the extractive industry, tackling climate change and enhancing energy management have become substantial issues that are of high concern to JCI.
Greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas (GHG) management at JCI's mining sites is undertaken by the respective SHE Departments. To eventually reach the target of lower GHG emissions and lower carbon emission intensity, the company has been gradually improving the supervision and management policy of controlling GHG emissions, and has planned to optimize the working mechanism of GHG accounting, strengthened the communication and coordination among internal departments, and put the work accountability system into place.
In addition, JCI has been committed to introducing energy friendly equipment, increasing the use of renewable energy, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and adopting any other best practices or technologies over the years.
Energy management
Metal ore mining is an energy intensive industry, which has made managing energy consumption an essential task for JCI and has driven the company’s transition to low-carbon operations. The company insists that all mine sites are obligated to make continuous efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Moreover, it has used clean, renewable or recycled energy to the greatest extent possible, thereby reducing GHG emissions.
Ruashi Mine established Guideline for Energy & Water Management in 2022 to define the process of efficient consumption of energy and water to decrease the consumption and negative impact on the environment. The mine site enforces targeted energy saving actions for interior and exterior lighting, office equipment, computer and electronic (operational) equipment, air conditioning, domestic refrigeration, heating & ventilation, and miscellaneous equipment.
Kinsenda Mine has undertaken several energy management projects in 2022, including the technical renovation of the existing power supply system to form a double-circuit power supply system; the redesign of the underground power supply system to form a ladder type power supply circuit in each middle section to reduce the scope of the impact caused by failures of high voltage cables and transformers.
Musonoi Project has a high-voltage power line that crosses the mine site to provide the power supply. Musonoi Project has secured a power purchase agreement with SNEL in exchange for the refurbishment of a 50MW hydroelectric turbine that will provide an emergency power supply in the event of a power outage or other emergencies.
