ZIJIN MINING<02899> - Exceptional Turnover Movement

The Stock Exchange has received a message from Fujian Zijin Mining 
Industry Co., Ltd. which is reproduced as follows:-

"This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong 
Limited.

We have noted the recent increase in the trading volume of the 
shares of the Company and wish to state that we are not aware of any 
reasons for such increase.

We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to 
intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under 
rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under 
the general obligation imposed by rule 13.09, which is or may be of a 
price-sensitive nature.

Made by the order of the Board of Fujian Zijin Mining Industry Co., Ltd., 
the directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for 
the accuracy of this statement.


Wang Yuanheng
Company Secretary

Fujian, the PRC, 18th May, 2004


As at the date hereof, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises the 
following Directors:-

Non-Executive Directors:-               Executive Directors:-
Ke Xiping                               Chen Jinghe (Chairman)
                                        Liu Xiaochu
                                        Luo Yingnan
                                        Lan Fusheng
                                        Rao Yimin

Independent Non-Executive Directors:-
Yang Dali
Yao Lizhong
Loong Ping Kwan"