Chihong Zn & Ge sees rapid growth in high-value product output
2025-11-04 15:45:14 [Print]
In the first three quarters of 2025, Yunnan Chihong Zinc and Germanium Co., Ltd. recorded operating revenue of RMB17.18 billion (USD2.41 billion), up 17.24% from the prior year period. Third-quarter revenue reached RMB6.6 billion (USD926 million), up 36.73% YoY, maintaining steady overall growth. The company continued to optimize its product mix, achieving a significant rise in the output of high-value-added products.
From January to September, the company produced 225,900 tonnes of lead and zinc in concentrate, down 1.05% YoY, and 515,400 tonnes of refined lead and zinc products, up 1.06% YoY. This included 224,000 tonnes of zinc ingot, down 5.92% YoY, and 169,900 tonnes of zinc alloys, up 18.48% YoY. The output of germanium products totaled 49.14 tonnes (metal content), a decrease of 3.99% YoY.
During the reporting period, the company invested RMB98.63 million (USD13.84 million) in R&D, a year-on-year increase of 21.54%, further strengthening its efforts in technological innovation, process improvement, and new product development.
From January to September, the company produced 225,900 tonnes of lead and zinc in concentrate, down 1.05% YoY, and 515,400 tonnes of refined lead and zinc products, up 1.06% YoY. This included 224,000 tonnes of zinc ingot, down 5.92% YoY, and 169,900 tonnes of zinc alloys, up 18.48% YoY. The output of germanium products totaled 49.14 tonnes (metal content), a decrease of 3.99% YoY.
During the reporting period, the company invested RMB98.63 million (USD13.84 million) in R&D, a year-on-year increase of 21.54%, further strengthening its efforts in technological innovation, process improvement, and new product development.
Germanium Metal 99.99%min EXW China
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China germanium metal producers' output statistics by province by month
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