Zhaojin Mining Industry Company Limited (Stock Code: 1818) reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Zhaojin Mining Company Limited, signed a strategic collaboration memorandum on November 3, 2025, with SigmaLayer Company Limited, a member of Ant Digital Technologies under Ant Group.

According to the announcement, the collaboration will leverage blockchain and AI to pursue projects involving digitization and tokenization of overseas gold assets, AI-driven supply chain and risk control systems, and trusted value delivery in sustainability and ESG initiatives. The specific details will be confirmed under strict compliance, and a subsequent definitive agreement will be signed.

The board of Zhaojin Mining believes this strategic partnership aligns with the global trend of digitalization by combining Ant Digital Technologies’ technical expertise with Zhaojin Mining’s industry experience. The collaboration does not constitute a notifiable or connected transaction under current listing rules, and Zhaojin Mining cautions investors to exercise care when dealing in its securities.