Introduction
To meet the rising demand for batteries, electronic and industrial applications, China has increased its refining production of lead ore. This has led China to become one of the dominant leaders of lead-ore smelting and refining capacity. As the demand continues to increase, the Chinese lead-ore importers are looking to import from resource-rich nations like Australia.
This blog helps Australian miners identify Chinese companies with which they can potentially build a long-term supplier relationship.
10. Tianjin Zhengao International Trading Co., Ltd.
Tainjin Zhengao Internation Trading Co., Ltd. imports ore into China and exports processed non-ferrous metals.
Tianjin Zhengao International Trading Corporation Profile
Tuanjin Zhengao International Trading Co., Ltd. is an independent trading enterprise that specializes in importing mineral ores like lead, copper, and manganese and exports processed non-ferrous metals.
Tianjin Zhengao International Trading Group at a Glance
Headquarters: Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China
CEO:
Founding Date: 2009
Industry: Commodity Trading/ Non-Ferrous Metals
Employees: 10-20 employees
Core Products: Lead-ore, copper ore, manganese ore, iron ore fines, magnesium ingots, and other non-ferrous metals
Mission Statement
Tianjin Zhengao International Trading Co., Ltd. aims to strengthen global non-ferrous metal trade through integrity, efficiency, and long-term partnership with international suppliers and domestic end-users.
Key Milestones & Achievements
Tianjin Trading Co., Ltd.’s Government Signing Ceremony in 2022.
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- In 2018, the company successfully established a global sourcing network for mineral ores across Africa and Southeast Asia.
- In 2021, Tianjin Zhengao upgraded its logistics and port-clearance processes, reducing shipment lead-time by 15%.
9. Tibet Huayu Mining Co., Ltd.
Tibet Huayu Mining built the first vertical hoisting production system in the Tibet Region to achieve safe and efficient mine production.
Tibet Huayu Company Profile
Tibet Huayu Mining specializes in non-ferrous metal mining and refining, with operations that involve lead, zinc, and copper resources.
Tibet Huayu at a Glance
Headquarters: Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Other Locations: Gansu, Xinjiang
CEO: Liang Kun Liu
Founding Date: 2022
Industry: Non-ferrous Metal Mining & smelting
Employees: 3,000+ employees
Core Products: Lead ore, zinc concentrates, silver by-products
Mission Statement
Huayu Mining in discussion for implementing new regulations for green mine construction.
Huayu Mining’s mission is to responsibly develop non-ferrous resources through innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
Key Milestones & Achievements
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- In 2023, Tibet Huayu Mining expanded its capacity by opening new processing plants to meet China’s growing demand for refined lead.
- In 2024, Tibet Huayu Mining signed new international procurement deals to ensure lead-ore imports.
Contact Info
Website: http://www.huayumining.com/
Phone:0891-6329000-8054
8. Western Mining CO., Ltd.
Western Mining executives are visiting the Baiyu Project site.
Western Mining Corporation Company Profile
Western Mining is one of China’s top non-ferrous producers, supplying major domestic industries and importing ore from Asia and Australia. A major Chinese miner and smelter of copper, zinc, and lead.
Western Mining at a Glance
Headquarters: Xining, Qinghai Province, China
Other Locations: Tibet, Gansu, Inner Mongolia
CEO: Yong Sheng Zhong
Founding Date: 2000
Industry: Non-ferrous Metal Mining & Processing
Employees: Estimated 20,000
Core Products: Lead, zinc, copper, aluminum
Misson Statement
Western Mining’s mission is to become China’s leading green and sustainable non-ferrous metals enterprise.
Key Milestones and Achivements
Western Mining awarded for its excellence in ESG.
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- In 2012, the company was able to increase its lead concentrate imports by 18%.
- In 2025, Western Mining was awarded the ESG Excellence in Lead and Zinc Award by Dun & Bradstreet & SMM Lead and Zinc Summit.
- The company also has strong import relationships with suppliers from Australia and Peru.
7. Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet CO., Ltd.
Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet owns a mine called Fanko Lead-Zinc mine, which is one of the largest production bases of lead-zinc-silver ore in Asia
Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Corporation Company Profile
A state-controlled enterprise specializing in mining, smelting, and trading of non-ferrous metals. Zhongjin Linganan imports high-grade lead ore and concentrates for its Guangdong smelting facilities.
Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet at a Glance
Headquarters: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Other Locations: Hunan, Gungxi
President and Director: Wenhao Pan
Founding Date: 1984
Industry: Non-ferrous Metal Smelting & Refining
Employees: 11,432+ employees
Core Products: Lead, zinc, silver, copper concentrates
Mission Statement
Zhongjin Lingnan’s mission is to build a globally competitive non-ferrous metals enterprise through responsible sourcing and innovation.
Key Milestones & Achievements
Zhongjin Lingnan celebrating business growth.
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- The company is a part of China Minmetals Corporation Group and is expanding international procurement to secure stable raw materials.
- In 2025, the company announced a multi-year procurement plan focused on lead ore from sustainable mining partners.
6. Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd.
Baiyin Nonferrous Group, a Chinese company that smelts lead at a large capacity.
Baiyin Nonferrous Group Company Profile
As one of China’s oldest non-ferrous metal enterprises, Baiyin Nonferrous Group has a large-scale lead and zinc smelting capacity. The company supports China’s Belt and Road supply chain by importing lead ore and concentrates from international partners.
Baiyin Nonferrous Group at a Glance
Baiyin Nonferrous Group.
Headquarters: Baiyin City, Gansu Province, China
Other Locations: Hunan, Inner Mongolia
CEO: Zhi Lei Li
Founding Date: 1954
Industry: Non-ferrous Metal Production &Trade
Employees: Around 16,000 employees
Core Products: Lead, zinc, copper, silver
Mission Statement
Baiyin Nonferrous Group’s mission is to deliver sustainable, high-quality non-ferrous metals for global industries.
Key Milestones & Achievements
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- In 2020, Baiyin Nonferrous Group was listed 315th at the National top 500 industry and 19th in the Nonferrous Metals Industry.
- In 2023, its refining facilities went through modernization to increase output and efficiency.
- The company has recently partnered with Australian exporters to secure reliable raw material supply lines.
5. Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead Co., Ltd.
Henan Yugang Gold and Lead sources its lead ore, both domestically and through overseas suppliers, and creates an output of refined lead.
Henan Yuguang Company Profile
Subsidiary of Henan Yuguang Gold and Lead Group Co., Ltd, Henan Yuguang Gold and Lead is China’s largest lead producer in China with business in mining, smelting, and trading, and sourcing ore from both domestic and overseas suppliers. The company focuses on building a circular economy and has also invested in the development of renewable lead operations.
Henan Yuguang Gold and Lead at a Glance
Headquarters: Jiyuan, Henan Province, China
Other Locations: Shanghai, Hubei
President: Li Xinzhan
Founding Year: 2000
Industry: Smelting and Refining
Employees: 3,600+ employees
Core Products: Refined lead, silver, gold
Mission Statement
Lead electrolytic machines in operations at Yuguang Gold Lead Group’s project.
Henan Yugang Gold and Lead’s mission is to promote circular economy development through responsible lead production.
Key Milestones & Achievements
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- In 2023, Henan Yuguang Gold and Lead produced more than their annual output of 400,000 tons of refined lead.
- The company has recently adopted an advanced waste recycling and emission-control system that aligns with its value of taking a more environmentally friendly approach to the production of lead.
Contact Info
Website: https://www.yggf.com.cn/en/aboutInfo.aspx
Telephone: 0391-6699888
4. IXM
IXM, a leading trader of metal concentrate, with branches in China, helps Chinese manufacturers import iron ore for their operations.
IXM Company Profile
IXM is a leading global metals trader with extensive operations in China. Formerly known as Lous Dreyfus Metals, the company works with products such as copper, zinc, and lead concentrates. IXM is known to import lead ore for Chinese smelters on a large scale.
IXM at a Glance
Callao Warehouse in Peru with daily operations that include sourcing, blending, storing and exporting metals and minerals.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Other Locations: Shanghai, Singapore. Lima
CEO: Kenny Ives
Founding Date: 2006
Industry: Commodity Trading and Logistics
Employees: 450+ employees
Core Products: Lead-ore, copper concentrates, zinc
Misson Statement
IXM’s mission is to provide secure and efficient global access to critical minerals.
Key Milestones & Achievements
IXM was awarded a Gold Medal rating by EcoVadis for its ESG, an improvement from its previous silver rating in 2022.
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- The company established a metals trading office in Shanghai to strengthen regional sourcing.
- In 2023, IXM reached 6m MT annual volume.
- In 2024, IXM expanded trading volume by 15% through new Australian partnerships.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.ixmetals.com/
Contact Page: https://www.ixmetals.com/contact-us
3. Trafigura Pte Ltd
Trafigura is a Singaporean metal trader that helps Chinese companies import lead ore.
Trafigura Pte Company Profile
Trafigura is one of the world’s largest independent metals traders, supplying metals like lead, aluminium, copper, zinc, and many more to China. The company is estimated to handle around 27% of the total lead ore shipments to China, displaying its strong role in the Chinese metal industry.
Trafigura at a Glance
Trafigura aims to implement safe operations in its daily activities, support local communities, and build a diverse workforce.
Headquarters: Singapore
Other Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Geneva
CEO: Richard Holtum
Founding Date: 1993
Industry: Commodity Trading and Logistics
Employees: 10,001+ employees
Core Metal Products: Lead, zinc, copper, oil, refined products
Misson Statement
Trafigura’s mission is to create a sustainable supply chain for the world’s essential materials.
Key Milestones & Achievements
Trafigura supports an active lead recycling project in Nigeria.
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- Trafigura is working with suppliers in Nigeria to recycle lead products to support responsible sourcing practices.
- To support local procurement in China, Trafigura has opened a dedicated hub in Shanghai.
- The company has also developed long-term offtake agreements with major Australian mines.
2. China Minmetals Corporation
China Minmetals is a metal and mining enterprise with lead, zinc and copper bring their focus product.
China Minmetals Company Profile
China Minmetals is a state-owned enterprise that manages global mining, trading, and metal production. Through its subsidiaries abroad, Minmetals imports large volumes of lead ore and concentrates for its smelters to turn into lead products.
The import of iron ore by a Chinese company indicates a current demand in the Chinese market that Australian miners should tap into.
China Minmetals at a Glance
MMG Limited, an Australian-based subsidiary of China Minmetals.
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Other Locations: Hong Kong, Peru, Australia
Broad Director & President: Zhu Kebing
Founding Date: 1993
Industry: Metals and Mining
Employees: Approximately 180,000 employees
Core Products: Lead, copper, zinc, rare earths
Learn more about the company here: https://camaltd.com/china-minmetals/
Misson Statement
Mine owned by China Minmetals Group: Dugald River Zinc Mine.
China Minmetals’ mission statement is to secure global mineral resources and support China’s industrial development.
Key Milestones & Achievements
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- In 2024, China Minmetals became one of the world’s top three metal traders by import value.
- In 2025, China Minmetals won 26 Awards at the Metallurgical Science and Technology Award.
- China Minmetals ranked 86th on the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list, marking its 6th consecutive year of appearing in the top 100.
- The company’s recent achievements also include signing long-term sourcing agreements with Australian mining groups.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.minmetals.com/english/
Telephone: 86-10-60169000
China Nonferrous Metals Mining Co., Ltd (CNMC)
China Nonferrous Mining Corporation: China’s leading copper miner with businesses in trading metals and mineral processing.
CNMC Company Profile
China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group is a corporation that has business in copper mining, mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and sales. For its trading business, the company imports lead ores from Australia, Myanmar, and Africa to supply China’s smelting and refining network.
Recently, the company has also formed strategic partnerships with Australian lead-ore exporters under long-term supply contracts. This shows that for Australian mining companies looking to find buyers, China is the right market.
CNMC at a Glance
China Nonferrous Metals Mining imports its lead ore from overseas to supply China’s smelting and refining network.
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Other Locations: Zambia, Myanmar, Australia, Laos
Executive Director: Zhang Jinjun
Founding Date: 1983
Industry: Mining, Smelting, and Engineering
Employees: Around 40,000 employees
Core Products: Lead, copper, zinc, aluminum
Misson Statement
CNMC’s mission statement is to build a sustainable and globally connected non-ferrous metals ecosystem.
Key Milestones & Achievements
CNMC was awarded the Investor Relations Award 2022-2023.
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- In 1998, Chambishi Copper Mine was acquired by the company, and in 2011, the company reorganized 4 copper enterprises in Zambia, establishing the company’s presence abroad.
- In 2010, the company won the title of “Top 10 Chinese Companies that moved Africa”.
- The company also won an award for investor relations for 2022-2023.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.cnmcl.net/en/
Telephone: (010) 84426085
Why Is The Chinese Importer of Lead Ore Relevant To Australian Miners
For Australian lead ore miners, China is the perfect customer market where they require high-quality lead ore for their production.
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- Australian miners procure high-grade metal ore, which is desired by many smelting and mining companies, as the global demand for metals has been increasing due to the rising production of more EVs and batteries.
- As one of the top processors of metals in the world, China needs access to lead ore for its production. This is the perfect opportunity for Australian miners to connect with the Chinese Mining industry and build a long-term relationship that can benefit both parties.
- Partnering with Chinese importers offers Australian miners access to the world’s largest refining market, improved logistics, and long-term contracts for continuous growth.
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How CAMAL Group Can Help You Secure a Partnership With Chinese Lead Ore Importers
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- CAMAL Group can help you navigate the complex Chinese lead-ore market that requires local insight, a trusted network, and on-the-ground expertise.
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Conclusion
China is abundant in the metallurgical and smelting business, which Australian Miners could supply with iron ore.
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- China remains the world’s largest importer and refiner of lead ore, creating major opportunities for Australian miners.
- Partnering with top Chinese importersn means that Australian miners can ensure a long-term supply stability and access to a booming customer market for lead-ore.
- CAMAL Group can help miners connect with trusted Chinese buyers and can help simplify the business process by handling supplier verification to contract negotiation.
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