2016 Environmental, Social and Governance Report‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

Attached herewith the 2016 Environmental, Social and Governance Report of Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.* (the "Company") for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016.

Investors and shareholders are advised by the board of directors to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.‌‌‌

This report is written in both Chinese and English. In the case of any discrepancies, the Chinese version shall prevail over its English version.‌‌‌

26 July 2017, Fujian, the PRC‌‌‌‌‌

* The Company's English name is for identification purposes only

Definition 4 Content Part I. 2016 Social Responsibility Report 5 Chairman's statement 6 About the report 9 About us 10 Corporate governance 11 Social responsibility management 12 Economic responsibility 18

Operating performance 18 Integrity of operation 20 Supply chain management 22 Anti-corruption 22

Environmental responsibility 23

Development of environmental management system 24

Sustainable development of resources 24 Energy conservation and emission reduction 27 Circular economy 29

Eco-management 30

Promotional and educational campaigns for environmental protection 31

Social responsibility 31

Responsibility to employees 31

Safety and health 32

Community engagement and development 35

Charity work 37

Social responsibility in overseas regions 39 Outlook for 2017 42 Opinion and feedback 44 Part II. 2016 Environmental Report 45
  1. Chairman's statement 46
  2. Overview of the Company 48
  3. Information of the Company 48

  4. Corporate culture 49

  5. The Company's organisational structure 50

  6. Zijin's products 55

  7. Significant events of the Company in 2016 56

  8. Environmental management 59
  9. Environmental protection beliefs 59

  10. Environmental management hierarchy 59

  11. Certification of environmental management system and development of circular economy 60

  12. Response to climate change 61

  13. Conservation of biodiversity 61

  14. Environmental protection training and information disclosure 65

  15. Compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations 66
  16. Environmental impact assessment and implementation progress of the "three simultaneous" policy 66

  17. Compliance with pollutant discharge standards 69

  18. Payment of sewage charges 69

  19. Standardisation of discharge outlets and automatic monitoring 70

  20. Treatment and disposal of general industrial solid waste and hazardous waste 70

  21. Management of hazardous chemicals 71

  22. Implementation of clean production 71

  23. Formulation and implementation of environmental risk management policy 72

  24. Awards received for environmental protection 73

  25. Public environmental contributions 75 5 About the report 81

    1. Branch companies and subsidiaries of the Company covered in the 2016 Environmental Report 81

    2. Time period of the data provided in the 2016 Environmental Report 81

    3. Review and approval of the 2016 Environmental Report 81

    4. Warranty and commitment to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the 2016 Environmental Report 82

    5. Opinion and feedback channels 82

    6. 6 Conclusion 82 Definition

      A Share(s)

      The domestic share(s) issued by the Company to domestic investors with a nominal value of RMB0.10 each, which are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

      Altynken

      Altynken Limited Liability Company, a subsidiary of the Company

      Ashele Copper, Xinjiang Ashele, Xinjiang Ashele Copper

      Xinjiang Ashele Copper Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Bayannaoer Zijin

      Bayannaoer Zijin Non-ferrous Metals Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Board, Board of Directors

      The board of Directors of the Company

      CSRC

      China Securities Regulatory Commission

      Director(s)

      The director(s) of the Company

      Fujian Jinyi Copper

      Fujian Jinyi Copper Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Gold Refinery Company

      Zijin Mining Group Gold Refinery Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Guizhou Zijin

      Guizhou Zijin Mining Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      H Share(s)

      The overseas-listed foreign invested share(s) in the Company's share capital, with a nominal value of RMB0.10 each, which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

      Hong Kong Stock Exchange

      The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

      Hunchun Zijin

      Hunchun Zijin Mining Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Longnan Zijin

      Longnan Zijin Mining Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Luoning Huatai

      Luoning Huatai Mining Development Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Luoning Zijin

      Luoning Zijin Gold Refinery Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Luoyang Kunyu

      Luoyang Kunyu Mining Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Luoyang Yinhui

      Luoyang Zijin Yinhui Gold Refinery Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      PRC

      The People's Republic of China but for the purpose of this report, excludes Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan

      Qinghai West Copper, Qinghai West

      Qinghai West Copper Mining Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Qinghai Zijin

      Zijin Mining Group Qinghai Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Shanxi Zijin

      Shanxi Zijin Mining Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Wulatehouqi Zijin

      Wulatehouqi Zijin Mining Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Wuping Zijin

      Wuping Zijin Mining Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Company

      Xinjiang Zijin Zinc

      Xinjiang Zijin Zinc Industry Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Xinyi Zijin

      Xinyi Zijin Mining Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

      Zijin Copper

      Zijin Copper Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company

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