Jiangxi Copper Company Limited is principally engaged in the production, processing and sale of copper cathodes, copper rods and wires and other related products. The Company also provides precious metals such as gold and silver; chemical products such as sulphuric acid and sulphur ore concentrate; as well as rare metals and minerals such as molybdenum, selenium, rhenium, tellurium and bismuth. The Company is also involved in the exploration and exploitation of copper, gold, silver, lead and zinc, as well as the provision of financial services. The Company distributes its products in domestic markets, and exports to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia and Thailand, among others. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company increased approximately 6.09 million metric tons of copper, 145 metric tons of gold and 1,700 metric tons of silver in reserve.