Zijin Longking (SHA:600388) subsidiary Zijin Longking Clean Energy will invest $55.2 million to build a photovoltaic and energy storage project for its underground mining plant in Guyana, according to a Thursday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
The power facility has a solar component with a capacity of 45 megawatts peak and an energy storage component with a capacity of 100 megawatt-hours.
Longking estimates construction to finish in the fourth quarter of 2027, with a lifespan of 30 years following completion and expected power generation of 61.8 million kWh.
Zijin Mining (HKG:2899, SHA:601899) owns and operates the gold mine through Zijin Gold International (HKG:2259).
Company shares rose 3% during afternoon trading on Thursday.