Yunnan Copper Co., Ltd. (000878)

Overview

Yunnan Copper Co., Ltd is a leading enterprise in China's non-ferrous metal industry with a prolific history since its establishment in 1958. Located in Kunming, China, the company is at the forefront of copper exploration, mining, and smelting activities. Leveraging advanced technologies and processes, Yunnan Copper has expanded its portfolio to include not just the extraction and processing of copper but also of other precious and scattered metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, selenium, tellurium, and rhenium. This diversification reflects the company's strategic approach towards tapping into various segments of the metal market to ensure sustainable growth. Besides, Yunnan Copper is involved in a range of ancillary activities, including vulcanization, trade, hydrometallurgy, and the import and export of a wide spectrum of goods and technologies. These encompass mineral products, metal products, coal, coke, rubber products, chemical raw materials and products, plastic products, and fuel oil. By branding its products under the Tiefeng brand, the company has solidified its reputation in the market, offering high-quality copper and metal products to a global clientele.

Products and Services

• Cathode Copper

  A high-purity form of copper renowned for its excellent electrical conductivity. Yunnan Copper's cathode copper is a crucial component in various industrial applications, including the manufacture of electrical wires and cables.

• Gold

  Yunnan Copper engages in the extraction and processing of gold, offering it in various forms for both industrial uses and investment purposes. Gold's value comes from its rarity and its extensive use in jewelry, electronics, and as a financial hedge.

• Silver

  Aside from copper and gold, the company also produces silver, a metal known for its malleability, conductivity, and lustrous appearance, making it valuable in currency, jewelry, high-value tableware, and as an industrial material.

• Industrial Sulfuric Acid

  A widely used chemical in manufacturing, Yunnan Copper's sulfuric acid serves a multitude of applications, including in the production of fertilizers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and in petroleum refining.

• Precious Metals (Platinum, Palladium)

  The company's activities extend into the extraction and processing of platinum and palladium, metals prized for their catalytic properties and use in automotive catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry.

• Scattered Metals (Selenium, Tellurium, Rhenium)

  These lesser-known metals have specialized uses in industries such as electronics, solar panels, alloys, and catalysts. Yunnan Copper’s diversification into scattered metals showcases its innovation and adaptability in meeting the demands of modern technology.

• Trade Services

  Yunnan Copper's trade services encompass the import and export of goods and technologies, facilitating the global exchange of mineral and metal products, coal, coke, rubber products, chemical raw materials and products, plastic products, and fuel oil.