Zhaojin Mining: Signs Strategic Cooperation Memorandum with Ant Financial

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Zhaojin Mining (01818.HK) announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zhaojin Mining Limited (Hong Kong), entered into a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding with SigmaLayer Company Limited (a member company of Ant Group's technology commercialization segment) on November 3, 2025. According to the memorandum, the Group and Ant Financial will establish a strategic partnership in multiple areas based on the application of blockchain and artificial intelligence core technologies, including building and exploring the digitization and tokenization of overseas gold assets; an AI-driven intelligent supply chain and risk control system; and achieving reliable value delivery in the areas of sustainable development and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Any specific activities and projects contemplated herein will be subject to strict compliance with regulations and security, and will subsequently be subject to a formal agreement signed by the parties to the memorandum. (Jinshi)