Dr. Huang Zhihua is an executive Director and the chief operating officer of our Group.
Dr. Huang joined Zijin Mining in August 2007, and he served as the executive deputy general manager of Hunan Zijin Lithium Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zijin Mining, from August 2022 to October 2024 before serving as their executive director and general manager from October 2024 to June 2025. During his tenure with Zijin Mining, he was involved in several key projects comprising the Group, including the plant manager of Zijinshan Gold-Copper Mine, the concentrator manager at Kamoa Copper S.A., and the executive deputy general manager of Hunan Zijin Lithium Co., Ltd.
Dr. Huang is a registered senior engineer in the PRC. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mineral processing engineering from Central South University in June 2004, followed by a master’s degree in May 2007, and a doctorate degree in June 2021 in mineral engineering from Central South University, the PRC.