The first bonded mixed ore business for copper concentrate in Beihai has been launched
On January 27th, under the supervision of Beihai Customs under Nanning Customs, more than 9700 tons of imported copper concentrate were mixed in the production plant of Guangxi Wolong Mineral Resources Co., Ltd. located in Beihai Comprehensive Bonded Zone, marking the successful implementation of the "bonded mixing" business pilot for imported copper concentrate in Beihai.
The "bonded mixed ore" business of copper concentrate is a new type of business that relies on the advantages of bonded policies to scientifically mix imported copper concentrates from different countries and grades, and supply them to downstream smelting enterprises after physical mixing. This business can effectively enhance the comprehensive service capabilities and market competitiveness of enterprises in the copper concentrate supply chain.
Dong Yanhua, General Manager of Guangxi Wolong Mineral Resources Co., Ltd., introduced, "In the past, copper concentrate was imported only after being mixed abroad, which had problems such as high logistics costs, large capital occupation, and inflexible operation. Now, the relevant copper concentrate mixed raw materials are imported in a bonded manner, and then customized mixing is carried out according to national standards and customer needs to form high value-added products. This business not only expands mineral sources and reduces import costs, but also ensures the security of the domestic copper industry supply chain
To ensure the smooth progress of the pilot project for the "bonded mixed ore" business of copper concentrate, Beihai Customs has collaborated with local departments such as commerce, ecological environment, and comprehensive protection zone management to guide enterprises in improving transportation warning systems, warehouse management systems, and other software and hardware facilities, and optimizing production management processes. At the same time, in order to achieve a balance between "manageable" and "fast access", Beihai Customs, based on the characteristics of the "bonded mixed ore" business, relies on technological means such as the comprehensive bonded zone video surveillance system and checkpoint data collection, and implements supervision of the entire chain of mixed ore operations "filing, warehousing, mixing, and exiting the zone" in a "remote+on-site" mode.
The implementation of the pilot program for the "bonded mixed ore" business of copper concentrate is a microcosm of Beihai Customs' continuous practice of "clearing customs like me". It not only brings economic benefits to enterprises, but also injects strong momentum into Beihai City to better leverage the advantages of "port+import trade promotion innovation demonstration zone+comprehensive bonded zone" and create a regional copper concentrate bonded mixed ore center and logistics center.
We will continue to deepen reform and innovation, summarize pilot experience, promote the agglomeration and development of more business formats in the comprehensive bonded zone, and contribute customs strength to serving the high-level opening up and high-quality development of the local area, "said Hu Xianfu, member of the Party Committee of Beihai Customs and director of the Tieshan Port Office.