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The Copper & Gold Boom: Investment Logic of Zijin

Decode Mining Investment: Counter-Cyclical M&A, Cost Leadership & Global Growth

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What you'll learn

  • Apply low-cost innovations to transform low-grade "waste rock" into profitable gold & copper mines.
  • Master counter-cyclical M&A strategies to acquire undervalued assets during market downturns.
  • Use the "Dynamic Cut-off Grade" strategy to spot undervalued mining stocks that Wall Street analysts write off.
  • Implement the "Five-Pronged" engineering model to reduce CAPEX by up to 50% vs. Western standards.
  • Navigate complex geopolitical risks in emerging markets to secure critical mineral supply chains.

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  • Finance & Accounting
  • Investing & Trading

This course includes:

5 sections • 20 lectures • 2h 28m total length

  • 2.5 hours on-demand video
  • Access on Podcast
  • Full lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
     

Course Content

  1. Section 1: Origins & DNA — Thriving Amidst Scarcity

    4 lessons
    1. Lecture 1: Breaking the Cognitive Barrier of "Gold Above, Copper Below"
    2. Lecture 2: Primitive Capital Accumulation : A Life-or-Death Lever of 7 Million RMB
    3. Lecture 3: Bio-Hydrometallurgy and the "Southern Heap-Leach" Forbidden Zone
    4. Lecture 4: The "Zi Jin Defense" of 1997: Resisting Foreign Acquisition

  2. Section 2: Institutional Dividends & The Capital Flywheel

    4 lessons
    1. Lecture 5: Behind the "Wealth-Creation Myth"- The 2000 Shareholding Reform
    2. Lecture 6: Capital Market Arbitrage and Strategic Empowerment
    3. Lecture 7: Buying When "Blood Is Running in the Streets"
    4. Lecture 8: "Five Rings into One Ore Flow"

  3. Section 3: National Expansion — From Zijin Mountain to the Frontiers

    4 lessons
    1. Lecture 9: Rescuing the "Shock-Frozen Fish" — A Transformation Case Study
    2. Lecture 10: The Extreme Challenge of the Xi Zang Ju Long Copper Mine
    3. Lecture 11: A High-Grade Legend on the Gobi Desert
    4. Lecture 12: Technological Deep Dive and the Breakthrough of Low-Grade Resource Boundaries

  4. Section 4: Global Expansion — Pioneers of the "Belt and Road"

    4 lessons
    1. Lecture 13: The African Miracle, Ka Mo A Ka Ku La and the Zi Jin Speed
    2. Lecture 14: The Balkan Pearl, The Rebirth of the Bo Er Copper Mine in Serbia
    3. Lecture 15: The South American Trial, The Security Dilemma of the Buriticá Gold Mine
    4. Lecture 16: Australia and Oceania, The Strategic Game of Norton Gold Fields and Porgera

  5. Section 5: The Future Paradigm — ESG, Energy Transition & New Productive Forces

    4 lessons
    1. Lecture 17: The Darkest Hour and the Phoenix Reborn
    2. Lecture 18: A New Energy Frontier, The Lithium Strategy of Two Lakes and Two Mines
    3. Lecture 19: How Do You Manage the Ledger of a 300-Billion-Revenue Company？
    4. Lecture 20: Looking Toward 2030 and 2050

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Requirements

  • No special tools or software are needed—just an open mind to learn about non-Western business models and emerging market strategies.

Description

How did a small enterprise from a poverty-stricken county in China rise to challenge global giants like BHP and Rio Tinto?

Welcome to The Zijin Paradigm, a comprehensive MBA-level case study that decodes the strategy, innovation, and execution behind the "World's Fastest Growing Miner."

In an industry long dominated by Western capital and high-grade resources, Zijin Mining rewrote the rules. They didn't just survive; they thrived by turning "waste rock" into gold and buying world-class assets when everyone else was selling. This course  is your blueprint for mastering growth under extreme constraints.

What You Will Learn:

This course breaks down 30 years of operational data into 5 strategic modules:

  • Master Counter-Cyclical M&A: Learn the "Buy Low" investment logic. We analyze how Zijin acquired the world-class Kamoa-Kakula and Julong Copper mines during market crashes, executing the ultimate contrarian strategy.
  • The "Five-Pronged" Engineering Model: Discover the unique management philosophy that integrates geology, mining, and processing to slash CAPEX by 30-50% compared to Western EPCM standards.
  • Innovation Born from Scarcity: See how Zijin used bio-leaching technology and the "Gold Top, Copper Bottom" geological model to profitably mine low-grade ores that others abandoned.
  • Global Expansion & "Zijin Speed": From the jungles of the Congo to the mountains of Serbia, learn how to export supply chain efficiency and navigate complex geopolitical risks in emerging markets.
  • The Future Paradigm: Understand the pivot to "New Productive Forces" and Green Energy as we analyze Zijin's aggressive entry into the global Lithium race.

Who this course is for:

  • Investors: Seeking to understand the "Metals Supercycle" and how to value high-growth mining stocks.
  • Executives: Looking for a playbook on low-cost innovation and global scaling.
  • Students: Who want a real-world business adventure story that goes beyond textbook theory.

Enroll now to unlock the secrets of the $50 billion empire that is reshaping the global resources map.

Instructor

Garbo Tian

Garbo Tian is a seasoned business strategist and cross-border education entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investment operations, and institutional partnerships across China, the U.S., and Asia-Pacific.

She is the founder of a cross-border education company with RMB 100 million+ in cumulative revenue, where she built and led academic credit transfer collaborations with over 400 universities and colleges around the world. Her work has helped bridge global education systems, develop sustainable academic programs, and promote East–West learning partnerships.

In the business sector, Garbo has advised on entrepreneurship strategy, ESG integration, and post-investment management across sectors ranging from education to finance.

Garbo is a frequent speaker in both English and Chinese, having delivered over 1,000 professional talks to audiences that include executives, university faculty, policymakers, and international entrepreneurs.

Her academic credentials include:

  • Doctor of Education, University of Southern California (USC)
  • Master's in Economics and Management, University of York, UK

Garbo's courses focus on:

  • Strategic analysis of leading Chinese companies, such as Huawei, Haidilao, Pop Mart, and Xiaohongshu
  • Cross-border business models and how Chinese enterprises scale internationally
  • Real-world MBA-level case studies grounded in system thinking, policy frameworks, and institutional dynamics
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation in emerging markets
  • Chinese Culture

Her teaching style combines rigorous research with practical insights, helping learners understand not just what works in business, but why it works—especially in the context of China's fast-evolving market environment.

Her courses are designed for:

  • MBA students and business professionals
  • Entrepreneurs seeking global growth strategies
  • Educators and policymakers interested in Asia's innovation models
  • Anyone looking to understand business logic through real cases

Garbo believes that in a complex world, clarity comes from connecting global strategy with local insight—and that great businesses are built by those who understand both.