When buyers, engineers or investors research critical mineral supply, Sinomine Resource Group often appears together with questions like:
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- What exactly is Sinomine?
- Who owns the Tanco Mine?
- Who supplies cesium formate to oil and gas projects
At the same time, teams trying to source Chinese equipment, steel or chemicals for lithium and cesium projects face very practical problems:
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- Complex Chinese supplier network
- Technical communication issues
- Quality control concerns
- Logistics and documentation risk
This page gives an objective overview of Sinomine Resource Group and then shows how a sourcing partner like CAMAL Group can support your China supply chain if your project depends on companies like Sinomine.
Sinomine Resource Group at a Glance
Sinomine Resource Group is a Beijing based mining and resource development company.
Company name: Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 1999
Stock listing: Shenzhen Stock Exchange, ticker 002738
Industry: Mining and resource exploration, critical minerals for batteries and specialty fluids
Key products:
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- Lithium and lithium salts for new energy batteries
- Cesium and rubidium products
- Cesium formate drilling fluids
- Copper and other metals
2023 revenue: About CNY 6.18 billion (roughly USD 900 million)
Employees: Between 1,000 and 20,000 staff across China, Africa and North America
Sinomine Resource Group Overview
Sinomine Resource Group operates projects in China and overseas locations such as Canada, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Sinomine Resource Group is a Chinese mining and resource development company that started as a geological exploration service provider and later expanded into owning and operating mineral projects.
Today, Sinomine is involved in:
From a buyer’s perspective, Sinomine sits at an important intersection:
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- It owns upstream resources such as the Tanco Mine (cesium, lithium, tantalum) in Canada.
- It produces downstream products including cesium formate, an important high density drilling and completion fluid.
Sinomine’s Mission and Strategy
Sinomine invests in exploration, testing and processing to support lithium and cesium supply.
Sinomine’s public materials focus on:
In simple terms, Sinomine aims to:
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- Secure high quality lithium and cesium resources
- Integrate exploration, mining and processing
- Supply stable volumes of critical minerals for batteries and industrial fluids
For project developers and buyers, this means Sinomine is not just a geological consultant. It is also a mine owner, processor and seller of specialty products.
Who Owns Sinomine Resource Group?
Sinomine Resource Group’s organizational structure links its Hong Kong rare metal resources unit with business divisions in North America, Europe and Southern Africa, including Tanco Mine in Canada and Bikita Mine in Zimbabwe.
Sinomine Resource Group is a publicly listed company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange rather than a fully state owned enterprise.
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- Shareholders include Chinese asset managers and institutional investors.
- Management, including the chairman, also holds shares in the company.
This structure is typical for many Chinese resource companies that began inside a state system and later listed shares on domestic stock exchanges.
Is Sinomine a State-Owned Company?
Available public data describes Sinomine Resource Group as a public mining and resource development company, not as a centrally administered state owned enterprise in the way groups like Chinalco are classified.
However:
So it has close links with state institutions but is currently structured as a listed public company.
Sinomine’s Lithium Projects in Africa and Canada
Sinomine Resource Group has expanded into lithium projects in Africa, including Zimbabwe.
Sinomine Resource Group operates and holds interests in projects across several regions:
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- China
- Headquarters and core processing operations
- Geological exploration and technical services
- Canada
- Tanco Mine in Manitoba, producing cesium, lithium and tantalum
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
- China
The company’s revenue mix shows both Chinese and overseas sales, with overseas revenue above CNY 1.5 billion in recent years.
For more details on buying lithium from China, see our lithium mining company sourcing guide on CAMAL’s blog.
Core Products: What Does Sinomine Produce?
Cesium formate is a high density drilling and completion fluid linked to Sinomine’s cesium business.
Sinomine Resource Group focuses on critical minerals for batteries, specialty fluids and industrial uses.
Lithium and New Energy Materials
Sinomine’s lithium related activities include:
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- Mining and processing lithium ore at Bikita in Zimbabwe
- Producing lithium concentrate and processed lithium products
- Supplying input materials for lithium ion battery manufacturers
Sinomine Resource Group’s processed minerals are packed in bulk bags and loaded onto trucks, ready to be shipped to industrial and energy customers.
Cesium, Rubidium and Specialty Fluids
Sinomine is one of the few commercial scale producers of cesium and rubidium products. It is linked to:
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- Cesium formate brine
- Used as a high density, low solids drilling and completion fluid
- Important for high pressure and high temperature oil and gas wells
- Other cesium and rubidium chemicals for electronics and specialty applications
- Cesium formate brine
Other Metals and Services
Beyond lithium and cesium, Sinomine’s portfolio includes:
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- Copper projects (for example, Kitumba in Zambia)
- Gold and other metals in exploration portfolios
- Geological and geotechnical services for third party clients
To understand how metal trade flows work in practice, you can also read our guide on copper export to China.
Tanco Mine and Cesium Formate Supply
Tanco Mine in Manitoba, Canada is a key source of cesium and lithium controlled by Sinomine Resource Group.
Who Owns the Tanco Mine?
The Tanco Mine in Manitoba, Canada is historically known for:
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- Cesium, lithium and tantalum deposits
- Supplying cesium ore for high density drilling fluids
Sinomine acquired the Tanco Mine in 2019.
This means:
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- Sinomine controls one of the world’s main sources of pollucite, the key cesium ore.
- Tanco is a strategic asset for global cesium formate supply
Who Is a Supplier of Cesium Formate?
Public sources identify Sinomine and its cesium business as an important supplier of cesium formate to the oil and gas industry, especially after acquiring cesium assets from previous owners in Canada.
In practice, oil and gas clients often work through:
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- Specialized chemical distributors
- Engineering service providers
- Strategic sourcing partners who help manage negotiations, quality and logistics with Chinese and international suppliers
How Big Is Sinomine Resource Group?
Bikita Mine in Zimbabwe, operated by Sinomine Resource Group, is a major hard rock lithium operation with multiple open pits and processing facilities spread across the site.
Sinomine has grown from a geological services firm into a mid-sized international mining group.
Key size indicators:
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- Revenue:
- Around CNY 6.18 billion (about USD 900 million) in 2023.
- Business mix by segment (2024 data):
- Lithium new energy raw materials
- Cesium and rubidium resources
- Trade and other operations
- Geographic sales:
- Sales in China and overseas both contribute significantly, with overseas revenue around CNY 1.68 billion in 2024.
- Employees:
- Public profiles indicate a workforce in the range of 1,000 to 20,000 employees globally.
- Revenue:
Key Executives at Sinomine
Sinomine’s key executives manage lithium, cesium and exploration businesses across multiple regions.
Based on recent public data, Sinomine’s leadership includes:
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- Mr. Pingwei Wang
- President, CEO and Chairman
- Background in geological exploration and resource development
- Mr. Yanlong Jiang
- Financial Director and CFO
- Mr. Jinwei Zhang
- Vice President, Director and Secretary to the Board
- Mr. Zhenhua Wang
- Vice President
- Mr. Pingwei Wang
These executives are responsible for strategy, operations, finance and governance across Sinomine’s projects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sinomine Resource Group
Leaders from Zimbabwe and Sinomine Resource Group celebrate the opening of advanced lithium processing plants, marking a key step in the country’s growing lithium industry.
1. What exactly is Sinomine Resource Group?
Sinomine Resource Group is a Chinese mining and resource development company that began as a geological exploration service provider and now owns and operates lithium, cesium and other mineral projects in China, Africa and Canada.
2. Is Sinomine a state-owned company?
Sinomine is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as a public company. It emerged from reforms in the state geological survey system but currently operates as a listed mining group with institutional and management shareholders rather than as a classic central state owned enterprise.
3. What is Sinomine?
In short:
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- A resource group focused on lithium, cesium and other critical minerals
- A provider of geological services
- The owner of the Tanco Mine in Canada
For a simple visual overview of how lithium-ion batteries work and why lithium supply matters, watch this lithium battery explainer video on YouTube.
4. What country does Sinomine operate in?
Sinomine is headquartered in China and operates in:
5. Who are Sinomine’s key executives?
Key executives include:
6. How big is Sinomine Resource Group?
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7. Who owns the Tanco Mine?
Sinomine Resource Group owns the Tanco Mine in Manitoba, Canada, after acquiring it in 2019.
8. Who is a supplier of cesium formate?
Sinomine, through its cesium operations, is identified in public reports as a key producer of cesium products linked to cesium formate drilling fluids.
Other companies and distributors may also participate in the cesium formate supply chain for specific regions and projects.
CAMAL Experience: Helping Mining and Energy Clients Work With Chinese Suppliers
CAMAL’s on the ground team helps international clients vet Chinese factories for equipment, steel and chemicals.
Understanding the Sinomine Resource Group is one part of managing a critical minerals project. Another part is sourcing:
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- Heavy equipment
- Steel products
- Industrial chemicals
Who is CAMAL Group?
CAMAL is a procurement and investment company that helps foreign companies source:
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- Equipment
- Steel
- Chemicals
CAMAL’s goal is to match overseas client requirements with suitable factories and products, and provide full supply chain support.
This support typically includes:
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- Supplier identification and verification
- Price and technical comparison
- Quality control and pre shipment inspection
- Logistics coordination and documentation
- After sales follow up on issues and spare parts
You can see practical examples of CAMAL projects in the CAMAL case studies section, including procurement for cement plants, mining equipment and industrial materials.
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How CAMAL Group Supports Your China Sourcing Around Sinomine Related Projects
CAMAL coordinates equipment, steel and chemicals from China for clients involved in lithium and cesium projects.
If your project involves Sinomine or similar companies, you may also need Chinese:
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- Mining equipment
- Steel structures and components
- Industrial and mining chemicals
CAMAL can help manage this part of the supply chain in a structured way.
Typical Support For Mining And Energy Clients
CAMAL can assist with:
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- Equipment sourcing
- Partner platforms like CamaMach supply heavy equipment and spare parts.
- Partner platforms like CamaMach supply heavy equipment and spare parts.
- Steel sourcing
- CamaSteel provides steel beams, coils, rebar and other products for mining and construction infrastructure.
- Chemical sourcing
- CamaChem focuses on mining chemicals, water treatment and industrial chemicals that may support lithium or cesium processing flowsheets.
- Equipment sourcing
CAMAL’s role is to coordinate among these suppliers and your technical team, so that product specifications, quality control and logistics align with your project schedule.
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Conclusion
Coordinating the right suppliers, quality checks and logistics reduces sourcing risk for critical mineral projects.
For buyers, engineers and analysts, the key points are:
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- Sinomine Resource Group is a Chinese mining and resource development company focused on lithium, cesium and other critical minerals.
- It owns important assets such as the Tanco Mine in Canada and the Bikita lithium mine in Zimbabwe.
- It plays a role in the global supply of cesium formate and lithium feedstock, which are vital for oil and gas drilling and battery production.
CAMAL Group helps foreign companies manage that sourcing process:
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- From supplier search to factory verification
- From quality control to logistics
- For clients across five continents who want structured, end to end support in China sourcing.
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