China Kings Resources Group Co., Ltd. (SSE: 603505) is a leading Chinese industrial group specializing in strategic fluorite resource development, downstream fluorine chemical processing, and lithium extraction technologies. Established in 2001 and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2017, it was the first Chinese listed company in the non-metallic mineral mining and dressing sector.
Core Business Segments
Fluorite Resources & Green Mining: Holds roughly 27 million tonnes of single-fluorite reserves across 8 mines (including several national-level green mines) in Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, and Inner Mongolia. The company serves as a standard-setting unit for China’s fluorite industry.
Baotou Tailings & Fluorine Chemicals Joint Ventures: In partnership with Baotou Steel Union, Kings Resources utilizes rare earth/iron tailings from the Baiyun Obo mine—accessing an additional ~130 million tonnes of associated fluorite resources. Using proprietary technology to convert low-grade fluorite powder into hydrofluoric acid, the group operates an integrated extraction-to-chemical supply chain featuring an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes of hydrofluoric acid.
New Energy & Lithium Extraction: Applies specialized mineral processing technologies horizontally to lithium recovery. In Yichun, Jiangxi, the company operates a project treating 1 million tonnes of tailings annually to produce 108,000 tonnes of lepidolite concentrate from lithium-bearing waste mud.
Strategic Positioning & R&D
Guided by a “Resources + Technology” dual-wing strategy, China Kings Resources operates an integrated value chain spanning Resource Extraction → Fine Fluorine Processing → Energy Storage & Lithium Materials. The company holds over 200 patents, maintains high-tech subsidiary accreditations, and regularly receives top corporate governance and ESG practice recognition from the Shanghai Stock Exchange and industry associations.
