GreenergyDaily

Apr. 7, 2026

Top electric-vehicle battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. has tapped the founder and ex-chairman of Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. as an advisor for its growing mining business, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Chen Jinghe, who stepped down from the top job at Zijin late last year, joins CATL with the aim of helping the company gain more control of mineral supply chains, said the people. They did not specify Chen's title, but said he would be working with the company's mining arm.

A spokesman for CATL confirmed that Chen was serving as advisor, but declined to comment further. A Zijin representative had no immediate comment.

At the time of his departure from Zijin, Chen said the company should shift from being "founder-driven" to becoming "institution-driven". He remains honorary chairman and senior consultant at Zijin, after deciding not to accept nomination as board candidate, citing age and family reasons.