From January 13th to 15th local time, the highly anticipated high-level international mining event — the 2026 Future Minerals Forum — was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. JCHX exhibits in the Link area as the Platinum Sponsor for this forum. Led by Chairman Wang Qinghai, a delegation including Vice President Ye Pingxian and Chief Operating Officer Hu Zhou participated in key activities such as high-level dialogues, technical sessions, and strategic discussions. They engaged in in-depth exchanges with global industry leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers, focusing on critical topics like innovation, energy transition, responsible resource development, building a resilient global mineral supply chain, and shaping a more sustainable future for the industry.
During a panel discussion titled "An Expensive, Complex, and Slow Industry: Defining a Fit for Purpose Business Model" , Wang Qinghai was invited to share JCHX's innovative practices, keen insights, and forward-thinking perspectives. He pointed out that while the mining industry currently faces structural challenges such as long cycles, capital intensity, and talent shortages, the new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation is bringing historic opportunities for its future development. Artificial Intelligence and automation technologies have become key engines leading the industry's transformation and upgrade. JCHX is actively embracing this trend, committed to promoting the deep integration of AI technology with business scenarios such as unmanned transportation, and engineering management. Through an integrated intelligent system, the company achieves precise control over the entire process of project management and costs, injecting sustained momentum for comprehensively enhancing its core competitiveness.
During the forum, Wang Qinghai exchanged views with representatives on various topics, including aligning national strategies with capital, integrated development of mining and infrastructure, cross-border risk management, and building a transparent, sustainable regional investment ecosystem, sharing the wisdom and solutions of Chinese mining enterprises. Wang Qinghai mentioned that through technological innovation, localized operations, and the establishment of long-term strategic partnerships, JCHX is actively collaborating with domestic and international peers to create a new model of green, efficient, and sustainable mining development. By offering full-lifecycle services covering resource development, engineering design, mine construction, and operational management, JCHX ensures the responsible implementation of critical mineral projects and promotes efficient collaboration and shared value across the mining industry chain.
In the meantime, the company delegation held extensive and fruitful discussions with government representatives from regions including the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and the Americas, as well as representatives from internationally renowned companies such as Ivanhoe Group, EMR Capital, Hatch, Ajlan & Bros, and Nesma & Partners. Wang Qinghai had a cordial conversation with His Excellency Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs of Saudi Arabia, who visited the company's booth. Wang expressed JCHX's commitment to actively contributing to the realization of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030". His Excellency Khalid Al-Mudaifer spoke highly of JCHX's global vision, professional expertise, and outstanding track record demonstrated in the fields of mining services and resource development.
