Announcement in relation to Disposal of Stock Investment

Based on the need of corporate development of Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.* (the "Company"), Jin Huang Mining Company Limited ("Jin Huang Mining"), an overseas wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, recently disposed of 6,482,860 shares it held in Pretium Resources Inc. ("Pretium") in accumulation. After deducting the costs, the investment income expected to be realised is approximately RMB215 million, representing approximately 11.7% of the audited net profit attributable to owners of the listed company of the Company in 2016. As at the date of this announcement, Jin Huang Mining still holds 2,696,131 shares of Pretium.

The above data is only preliminary accounting data. The financial data to be formally disclosed by the Company in its annual report 2017 shall prevail. Investors are advised to pay attention to investment risks.

Pretium is a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Jin Huang Mining acquired the shares of Pretium mainly by participating in Pretium's placement in 2015.

This announcement is made by the Company on a voluntary basis.

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

Fujian, the PRC, 3 January 2018

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

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