The Red Era: Living in Seclusion in a Siheyuan as a Boss

Chapter 809 The Overseas Journey of a Mining Giant!
In recent years, Dongda Mining has frequently ventured overseas, with "Liu's Mining Group" being a leading private enterprise and a major force in this endeavor.

Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing.

On the vast red soil of East Africa, Liu's Mining's exploration team has just discovered a copper-cobalt vein with astonishing reserves.

Chairman Liu Zhenbang personally flew to a country in East Africa. In a makeshift command tent, he looked at the winding mineral vein line on the geological map and unconsciously tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

A local tribal elder visited with "local specialties," and the legal director was explaining the land compensation plan to him.

Meanwhile, the Liu Group's lithium mining project in Peru, South America, encountered setbacks.

Local environmental groups surrounded the camp with signs that read "Protect the Andean water source," and Li Mingzhe, the project's deputy general manager, led his team to revise the mining plan overnight.

The technical team discovered that using the technology provided by a certain domestic university could actually increase the vegetation coverage in the mining area by 20%.

Meanwhile, at the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Liu's Overseas Mining in Leejab, young M&A analysts are working through the night.

Bidding for nickel mines in Borneo is fierce, and some European and American conglomerates have also joined the new energy sector.

Liu's Mining Group has encountered a stronger competitor in the new energy field.

Liu Zhenbang put down the geological report in his hand and turned to look out the window.

The afterglow of the setting sun spills across the East African savanna, where a herd of antelopes grazes leisurely in the distance.

He took a deep breath and dialed the Asia-Pacific headquarters of "Liu's Sea Mining".

"Mr. Li, what's the situation in Borneo?"

Li Mingzhe had obvious dark circles under his eyes, but his gaze remained sharp. "Chairman, I just received news that Australia's BHP Group, in conjunction with Japan's Mitsubishi, has raised its price by 15%."

However, we are not afraid of them in terms of investment amount, and our technical solutions are more advantageous. Furthermore, the local government places great importance on environmental protection indicators.

Liu Zhenbang nodded, his gaze sweeping over the world map hanging on the wall.

The red and blue markings are densely packed, each representing both opportunities and challenges.

He suddenly remembered something and asked, "Have the local environmental organizations accepted the new plan from Peru?"

“We just reached an agreement.” Li Mingzhe smiled wearily. “They agreed to let us use vertical mining technology and also invited us to participate in local ecological restoration projects. This will be very helpful for our brand image.”

"Very good, I'll leave it to you. I hope you'll do a good job," Liu Zhenbang said with satisfaction. He had a very capable team under his command.

"Please rest assured, Chairman, we guarantee to complete the mission!" Li Mingzhe said confidently, still maintaining the demeanor of a soldier, his spirit undiminished even after retirement.

Just then, the legal director hurried in and reported in a low voice: "The chief has agreed to sign the contract, but he has requested an increase in the number of jobs available to local people."

Liu Zhenbang laughed dismissively upon hearing this; this was exactly the result he wanted.

"The problem is that although their people are a bit lazy, they are cheap."

Tell him I will recruit ten thousand people from them.

“Yes, Chairman, is there anything else you need?” the legal director asked again.

Liu Zhenbang paused for a moment and then said, "The security here is not good, so we must protect our employees."

"Then you should contact 'Shield Security Company' and ask them to send more armed security personnel to protect our mining area."

Just then, hurried footsteps echoed from the office. Exploration team leader Wang Lei rushed in excitedly, clutching a freshly completed lab report: "Chairman! The core sample we just drilled shows that the cobalt grade is 2.3 percentage points higher than expected!"

Liu Zhenbang's eyes lit up, and his fingers trembled slightly as he took the report.

This means that this mining area is likely to become a key node in the global new energy industry chain.

A few days later, in a tent at a camp in the Andes Mountains of South America, Li Mingzhe was connecting with domestic experts via satellite phone.

Professor Zhang Guangbei, a geologist at a university, said: "If directional blasting technology is used, not only can the amount of earthwork be reduced by 60%, but this ancient oak forest can also be completely preserved."

At the Asia-Pacific headquarters, the young M&A team is preparing their final bidding proposal.

Financial analyst Kobayashi pointed to a news article: "Look, Borneo is about to introduce a new energy subsidy policy, which will allow our electrolytic nickel project to enjoy an 8% tax reduction!"

The team immediately adjusted their financial model, and this unexpected discovery suddenly gave their offer a greater advantage.

Liu Zhenbang's phone suddenly vibrated. "Chairman, I just received inquiries from several electronics giants in Japan and South Korea. They need a long-term, stable supply of cobalt." A smile crept onto his lips; this was the perfect opportunity to secure a foothold in the downstream supply chain.

Under the moonlight, the wind of the East African savanna swept across the canvas roof of the command tent.

Liu Zhenbang opened his laptop and pulled up the group's latest strategic map.

The brilliance of 27 projects across five continents shines like stars.

This global battle for resources has only just begun, and what the "Liu's Mining Group" needs to do is find its own path in the turbulent waters.

The thriving development of "Liu's Mining" today is inseparable from the wise leadership of its helmsman Liu Zhenbang, as well as the joint efforts of generations of outstanding talents under the "Liu's Mining" banner.

The Liu's Mining Group has produced a wealth of talented individuals.

Deep in the Tian Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, at the Buchuk gold mine project site, a figure wearing a safety helmet and holding blueprints can often be seen busily moving between construction sites.

This dark-skinned, determined-eyed gold miner is Zhang Yongjiang, the manager of the management department of Kyrgyz Mining Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the gold company under the Dongda "Liu's Overseas Mining Group".

Born in Bingzhou in 1970, Zhang Yongjiang possesses the resilience of a Taihang Mountain native.

Zhang Yongjiang is a first-class construction engineer and a senior engineer.

In 88, he was admitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture, at Chung-Du University with excellent grades. During his university years, he developed a strong interest in mining engineering.

After graduation, Zhang Yongjiang threw himself into the front line of the construction of the "Liu's Mining Group" mine project.

From technician to chief engineer, from contractor to client, Zhang Yongjiang has accumulated rich experience through his work on numerous major projects.

The first phase of the Beimeng Mining Wunugetu Mountain Project, the relocation and upgrading project of the "Liu's Gold" smelter... these projects all bear the marks of his hard work and solid footsteps.

With his solid professional knowledge and outstanding work ability, he won the respect of his colleagues and the recognition of the company leaders.

Three years ago, Zhang Yongjiang volunteered to come to Central Asia to take charge of the development of the Buchuk gold mine.

The Buchuk gold mine is located at 42 degrees north latitude, where winter temperatures often drop below -30 degrees Celsius.

Last winter, the project was in its critical stage.

Faced with the extreme cold weather, Zhang Yongjiang, drawing on his two winter construction experiences accumulated at the Unugtu Mountain project, consulted with company leaders and elaborated in detail on the feasibility of construction in the frigid winter of minus 30 degrees Celsius.

He proposed three winter construction and heating measures for three different low-temperature periods, and personally chaired two special meetings to discuss construction plans for severe winters, which received strong support from company leaders.

With this plan in place, on-site construction never stopped, and the project's progress was fundamentally guaranteed.

In terms of construction techniques, Zhang Yongjiang is both bold and meticulous. In order to complete the construction of the 28-meter-high circular ore storage silo concrete structure before the arrival of the winter cold wave, he discussed the construction plan with the construction unit, boldly innovated and implemented a plan to support the 6-meter-high concrete wall formwork at one time and pour the concrete at one time.

This not only accelerated the construction progress but also saved on the cost of insulation measures for high-altitude wet operations.

At the mining and processing workshop construction site at an altitude of 3200 meters, Zhang Yongjiang led technicians to monitor equipment data for 36 consecutive hours. "Altitude sickness and lack of oxygen made us breathless after just a few steps, but Lao Zhang stayed with us on site the whole time," said Xiao Yu from the engineering department.

It was this pioneering spirit that led the team to overcome the challenges of equipment installation in a high-altitude, oxygen-deficient environment.

Zhang Yongjiang organized and adopted a phased, rotating, and assembly-line operation plan for steel structure hoisting, which solved the problem of severe site shortage.

The implementation of this plan not only demonstrated his professional skills, but also reflected his deep affection for the project and his sense of responsibility.

Local workers will never forget that during last year's blizzard, he led his team in a 72-hour battle to save the mineral processing equipment worth millions.

"Mr. Zhang, the rock strata stability report for vein No. 3 is out." Technician Xiao Ma handed over a document.

Zhang Yongjiang carefully reviewed the data and suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "This fault zone can be addressed by using the 'filling mining method,' which can reduce surface disturbance by 80%." He immediately convened a meeting with the technical team, and they were still revising the plan late into the night.

Meanwhile, outside the project camp, a sudden BL conflict is approaching.

Zhang Yongjiang remained calm in the face of danger. On the one hand, he strengthened security measures, and on the other hand, he took the initiative to invite local elders to negotiate.

With his years of overseas experience, he skillfully resolved the crisis and also secured 200 skilled workers for the mining area.

"Manager Zhang, Chairman Liu's commendation order has been sent from the group headquarters!" The secretary excitedly ran into the office.

It turns out that the Buchuk project achieved its annual target three months ahead of schedule, becoming a benchmark for the group's overseas projects.

Zhang Yongjiang simply smiled and turned back to the planning of the new mining area.

In the industry, Zhang Yongjiang has a nickname – “Living Standard in Mining”.

His professional background is reflected not only in his academic qualifications and work experience, but also in his profound understanding and unique insights into mining construction.

Before construction began, Zhang Yongjiang overruled objections and halted the stripping project at the mining site, instead transferring all machinery and equipment to the processing plant area to begin construction of 12 kilometers of roads in advance.

This move laid the foundation for the full-scale construction of the ore dressing plant the following year.

Zhang Yongjiang knows that mining construction is a complex and systematic project that requires the comprehensive application of knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines.

Therefore, he continuously learns new knowledge and technologies, striving to improve his professional skills and overall abilities.

In terms of leadership, Zhang Yongjiang has demonstrated exceptional talent.

He emphasizes team building and management, and is adept at inspiring employees' enthusiasm and creativity. He always leads by example, influencing and motivating the team through his actions and role model.

Under the guidance of the parent company, "Liu's Mining Group," and led by Zhang Yongjiang, the Engineering Department established a sound management system and strictly implemented it.

Zhang Yongjiang has strict requirements for on-site construction quality, ensuring that the project meets structural safety and functional requirements, and he also has a clear system of rewards and punishments.

Safety is a must at every weekly meeting. The principle of "safety first, prevention foremost, and comprehensive management" is put into practice, ensuring that no major or above quality or safety accidents occur during the project construction period.

Installation is a crucial part of project construction.

Zhang Yongjiang withstood the pressure and demanded that the installation team arrive at the construction site before the Spring Festival.

The installation team successfully entered the site in mid-January and began installing the two mills ahead of schedule.

As a key control project for equipment installation, the two mills completed slow-drive testing at the end of March, setting a new record for completing testing of two mills in seventy days, laying a solid foundation for achieving the goal of load-linked testing.

In recent years, countless builders of Southeast University, like Zhang Yongjiang, have left their hometowns and gone overseas, using their sweat and wisdom to write a glorious chapter for Southeast University.

As a key investment enterprise of the Liu's Overseas Mining Group in Kyrgyzstan, Liu's Overseas Buchuk Mining Company is making steady progress and writing its own glorious chapter.

All these achievements are inseparable from the contributions of outstanding builders like Zhang Yongjiang.

They demonstrated through their actions what dedication, practical experience, and project management skills truly mean.

Their qualities and capabilities not only laid a solid foundation for the successful commissioning of the project, but also set a new benchmark and model for Dongda Enterprise's overseas investment and development.

Chen Dahai is a miner who has worked on the front lines of "Liu's Overseas Mining Group" for ten years. He interprets the true meaning of the spirit of craftsmanship of Dongda University with his perseverance and dedication.

Chen Dahai rose from an ordinary employee to the deputy chief engineer of a world-class mega-copper-cobalt mining company, and has received numerous honors.

In May 2002, Chen Dahai was awarded the title of "Model Worker of Southeast University".

For him, ore is not only the starting point of his career, but also the source of his dream of pursuing excellence. Every piece of cathode copper plate bears witness to his extraordinary pursuit of craftsmanship.

Chen Dahai, a graduate of Hefei University of Technology, embarked on his journey to the vast land of East Africa, carrying the dream of serving the country through mining.

Back then, right after graduation, he came to the country known as the "World Geological Museum" and the "Gemstone of Central Africa," and became a technician at the Preparatory Office of the "Liu's Overseas Mining Group" in the Congo.

At that time, the "Liu's Overseas" mining project in Gangguo was still in the feasibility study stage, and the on-site conditions were harsh.

The "Liu's Overseas Mining" company had very few technical personnel and was extremely short of production and living materials.

However, these difficulties did not deter Chen Dahai.

He faced difficulties head-on and solved mining problems through innovative technologies and solutions.

During his time at Liu's Gangguo Mining, he successfully solved many seemingly unsolvable problems, becoming a key figure in the project and earning the reputation of "the magician".

To verify the production process, the project required continuous scale-up ore dressing tests, necessitating the collection of over 30 tons of samples. Through his wisdom and hard work, he overcame numerous project challenges.

Chen Dahai emphasizes technological innovation and promotes the high-quality development of the mining industry through a number of innovative technologies and patents.

He discovered the seriousness of the problem during his work and resolved to implement technological innovations to solve it.

The organization mobilized technical personnel to conduct extensive research and in-depth data analysis in order to find solutions.

After numerous experiments, Chen Dahai proposed an innovative solution of full-section drilling, segmented sampling, and precise delineation of the ore body, which greatly improved the accuracy of ore quality.

It can recover up to 1600 tons of copper metal annually for "Liu's Mining", generating direct economic benefits of over US$800 million.

Chen Dahai led his team to carry out a number of research projects and proposed a number of innovative solutions to reduce the ore dilution rate and loss rate.

He is not only a true innovator but also an "action-oriented" leader who guides the company toward high-quality development.

At the end of the year before last, the second phase of the Gangguo Mining project entered the trial production stage, and Chen Dahai further maximized the company's economic benefits through innovative production processes.

He completed eight scientific research projects and successfully applied for two invention patents and seven national patents. His innovative achievements not only made "Liu's" mining stand out in the international market, but also attracted the attention of the industry.

"Mario, this well has encountered a fractured formation tonight. Be careful to watch for well leakage or well surge and report it immediately."

That day, Wang Yudong, the project manager of "Liu's Overseas Oil Company" in Mexico, went to the logging instrument room to assign work to Mario, a foreign geological engineer. Then he took out his notebook and ticked the last item in the eight work plans for the day.

Wang Yudong considers this notebook his "secret weapon" for staying overseas and running the entire project. It contains daily work plans, ranging from communicating with clients to resolving the psychological issues of foreign employees.

Over the past two years, Wang Yudong has filled three notebooks with notes and formulated and completed more than 3000 plans.

“Unlike in China, overseas, there is no strong support. We can only rely on ourselves. We are afraid that we will not consider many things, so we write them down in advance and work overtime to complete them one by one.”

(End of this chapter)