Chinese private investors eye overseas mining (4)

The projects covered 32 countries and regions, ranging from coal, ferrous and nonferrous metals, and precious metals, Chen said.

"Resource-rich regions such as North America now face great pressure to attract foreign investment. For Chinese private investors, I think it's worth tracking opportunities in these regions," said Guo Jianwei, a senior official for monetary policy from the People's Bank of China.

Vice Premier Li Keqiang said in a congratulatory letter to the forum that China will continue to expand mining exploration according to domestic needs with the advance of industrialization and urbanization.

The annual China Mining Congress & Expo, co-hosted by the MLR and Tianjin municipality, attracted about 6,000 participants from more than 55 countries and regions.

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