China Discovers Major Copper and Gold Deposit in Anhui Province

China has confirmed the discovery of several large mineral deposits, including the Chating copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province. This discovery is one of the largest results of geological exploration in the country this year.

Preliminary estimates suggest that the copper reserves in the deposit are comparable to the resources of several major copper mines, while the gold volumes exceed those of more than ten major gold deposits.

Authorities expect that the deposit will help reduce the region's reliance on copper supplies from other parts of China and from abroad.