Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd (Zijin Mining Group) carries out the exploration, mining, processing, refining, production, and sale of gold, other non-ferrous metals, and other mineral resources in Mainland China. It primarily produces gold bullion; gold, copper, zinc, tungsten, lead, lithium, and iron concentrates; and copper cathodes, zinc bullion, copperplate, silver, and tin. Zijin Mining Group is also involved in the development of real estate properties. The company classifies its operations into four segments: Mining Products, Refined Products, Trading, and Others. The company through its subsidiaries, carries out the exploration and mining of gold, copper, zinc, and other metal mineral resources, supplemented by refining, processing, and sales of related products.

Zijin Mining Group optimised its scientific and technological innovation system, inaugurated the Central Research Institute, and advanced the reorganisation of the State Key Laboratory of Exploration and Development of Low-grade Refractory Strategic Metallic Minerals. The company strengthened the integration of industry, academia, research, and application, leading to the commencement of 168 new scientific research projects, including three national key research and development projects. Zijin Mining Group organised and applied for 60 patents, with 16 patents granted. The company received several awards for its scientific and technological projects, including the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Science and Technology Progress Award. Additionally, Zijin Mining Group obtained 56 information technology-related patents, software copyrights, and various science and technology awards, along with special funding support for digital economy development. The company has not specified the exact number of R&D centers. The company reported R&D expenses of CNY1,582.3 million in FY2024, compared with R&D expenses of CNY1,566.9 million in previous year.