On the morning of November 27, 2025, amidst thunderous salutes and resounding applause, BGT Group's Xiaodong Antimony Mine investment and development ceremony concluded successfully. This event transcends a mere groundbreaking ceremony; it represents a pivotal strategic move by BGT Group, marking its official entry into the critical metals sector and launching a new journey to mine gold along the vast antimony trail.

At the ceremony site, the words “Strategy Leads, Turning Stone into Gold” shone brilliantly under the sun on a massive backdrop, precisely articulating the project's core value. Deputy County Governor Zhao Kaige of Xichou County, accompanied by leaders from the Xichou County Bureau of Industry, Information Technology, and Commerce, the Xichou Branch of the Wenshan Prefecture Ecological Environment Bureau, the Xichou County Bureau of Natural Resources, the Xichou County Emergency Management Bureau, and numerous distinguished guests including BGT Group Chairman Quan Qiuhong, attended to witness this strategically significant moment.

In an impassioned address, Quan Qiuhong, Chairman of BGT Group, articulated the project's strategic significance: "The commencement of the Xiaodong Antimony Mine project marks a pivotal milestone in BGT's development history. It represents not merely the launch of a new mining area, but a crucial step in actively responding to the national resource security strategy and deepening our industrial chain layout. As a vital strategic metal, antimony plays an indispensable role in modern industrial systems. The successful implementation of this project will significantly enhance China's capacity to secure critical mineral resources. It also holds profound significance for promoting local economic development, creating jobs, and driving the upgrading of related industries. This initiative, grounded in both immediate needs and long-term vision, injects powerful momentum into achieving the company's high-quality sustainable development."

Chairman Quan Qiuhong stated that the Xiaodong Antimony Mine project will abandon the outdated model of traditional mining. The company will adhere to the principle of “simultaneous mining, remediation, and restoration” to ensure mining activities coexist harmoniously with the ecological environment. She also expressed profound expectations for all project participants:

"First, uphold safety as the absolute priority and fulfill our green commitments: Production safety and environmental protection must be the foundation of all work, ensuring the project achieves 'zero accidents and zero pollution.'

Second, uphold the spirit of craftsmanship and rigorously control quality: Treat every process with the highest standards, pursue excellence, and build the Xiaodong Antimony Mine project into a premium, exemplary project that stands the test of time. Make this project a benchmark within the industry."

Zhao Kaige, Deputy County Governor of Xichou County, expressed high praise and support for BGT's investment. She emphasized: “The development of the Xiaodong Antimony Mine aligns with national mineral resource strategy and holds significant importance for optimizing our county's industrial structure and cultivating new economic growth points. The County Party Committee and Government will continue to optimize the business environment and fully support BGT Group's local development, ensuring the project progresses smoothly and yields results promptly. We hope BGT Group will earnestly fulfill its corporate responsibilities, achieving coordinated development of economic, social, and ecological benefits.”

Focusing on Core Value: Why Antimony?

Antimony, designated as a strategic mineral in the National Mineral Resources Plan, is indispensable in flame retardants, lead-acid batteries, polyester catalysts, and military/aerospace materials due to its unique physicochemical properties. Dubbed the “MSG of industry,” its strategic importance is increasingly evident in green economy sectors—it is essential for high-efficiency flame retardants in lithium iron phosphate batteries and photovoltaic glass clarifiers. The development of the Xiaodong Antimony Mine actively responds to the national call to strengthen strategic mineral resource security.

During the most thrilling moment of the launch ceremony, the officiating guests poured golden sand onto the launch platform. Instantly, the words “BGT Xiaodong Antimony Mine” shone brilliantly in gold, symbolizing the project's official groundbreaking and the flow of wealth and hope from that moment onward. The atmosphere reached its peak as applause echoed continuously.

Riding the waves at the forefront, now is the time to set sail. The launch of BGT Group's Xiaodong Antimony Mine represents a significant expansion of its resource portfolio and serves as a crucial stepping stone toward higher-quality development. As the project advances, a promising new industrial hub will inevitably rise here, building a robust barrier for China's critical mineral resource supply chain.