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China Builds World’s Highest Unmanned Mine at 5,600 Meters

12/8/2025

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China is constructing the world's highest unmanned mine at 5,600 meters in Hotan County, Xinjiang.
The Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mine uses domestically developed unmanned mining trucks for ore loading and transport to enable continuous operation.
State-owned Science and Technology Daily described it as a 'major breakthrough' and a 'Chinese solution' for global mineral resource exploitation.
China has identified its largest lead-zinc reserves in the Kunlun Mountains, surpassing La Rinconada's altitude.

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China is constructing the world's highest unmanned mine at 5,600 meters in Hotan County, Xinjiang.
The Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mine uses domestically developed unmanned mining trucks for ore loading and transport to enable continuous operation.
State-owned Science and Technology Daily described it as a 'major breakthrough' and a 'Chinese solution' for global mineral resource exploitation.
China has identified its largest lead-zinc reserves in the Kunlun Mountains, surpassing La Rinconada's altitude.