Recently, CMOC announced that TFM-1, a copper brand produced by its subsidiary Tenke Fungurume Mining S.A. (TFM) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been officially registered as a Grade A brand by the London Metal Exchange (LME) and has been included in the global mainstream deliverable brand system.

LME registration is widely recognized as an authoritative credential in the international copper industry. The assessment criteria cover multiple dimensions including product physical specifications, chemical composition, production consistency, delivery capability, and sustainability practices, serving as a key access pass for products to enter global trade and financial settlement markets. This registration demonstrates that the quality and production management standards of CMOC's copper products have reached world-class levels, and also means that the products can directly participate in international non-ferrous metal futures and spot transactions.

In October last year, TFM successfully completed its re-audit for the Copper Mark, with all assessed items rated as “fully satisfied”. The Copper Mark certification covers 32 core criteria in environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects, and its compliance results directly support the LME’s responsible sourcing review requirements, providing a solid foundation for this LME registration. TFM is also the first mine in Africa to obtain Copper Mark certification and to complete the re-audit with full compliance.

Over the years, CMOC has adhered to technological innovation and lean management, continuously improving the quality control system across the mining, smelting and processing value chain at TFM, while advancing green production and localised operations. This LME registration will further enhance the marketability, competitiveness and pricing power of the Company’s copper products in the global market, and will also boost the international influence of its brand.

Looking ahead, CMOC will continue to adhere to the highest international industry standards, strengthen quality control and its ESG system, and consistently provide stable, high-quality metal resources to the global market.