Chapter 508 (1/2)

”Because you have made breakthroughs in the field of deep-sea mining, the downward rate of iron, copper, gold, manganese and other ore futures markets has increased significantly. In order to maintain the stability of the market, we mining giants have also made some efforts. Of course, the key to solving the problem lies with you. ”

How many minerals are there on the sea floor? If Renmin mining has made a leap forward breakthrough in this respect, investors' expectation for seabed mining will undoubtedly rise. How much seabed resources are there? I'm afraid no one knows about it except Jiang Chen, who has obtained a map of the world's proven mineral deposits.

However, investors themselves are creatures of imagination.

Speaking of this, Luke looked at Jiang Chen with a smile.

”If I'm right, the cost of seabed mining in the future mining industry should not be very high, and the output is relatively considerable.”

The expression on Luke's face obviously doesn't seem to be that he doesn't understand anything. It's obviously meaningless to hide at this time, so Jiang Chen doesn't cover it up.

”You're right.”

The cost of labor is only the wages of a few employees who are resident on the offshore platform. The underwater equipment is powered by ocean current generator sets, and the maintenance cost is almost negligible. The only equipment cost is also paid by Yajing, and Jiangchen, who can't calculate the exchange rate between Yajing and the current currency, can't calculate the cost of these equipment.

But one thing is for sure, and that is that the cost of seabed mining is very low, at least before space mining.

”Similar to what my analysts came to.” Luke smiles and nods.

”It is no exaggeration to say that the global iron, aluminum, copper and other ore markets are already in jeopardy. If iron ore prices maintain their current downward trend, 47 mining companies around the world will be in danger of bankruptcy by the end of this year. It may be good for us in the short term, but we are also dangerous in the long run. So I hope to solve this problem by taking a step back. ”

”So what is your proposal?” Look at Luke smiling. Jiang Chen asked with great interest.

”If I remember correctly, you can influence government decisions in the new country. We hope that you can influence the decision of the president's office and increase the mineral export tax by 50% in the next five years, so as to restrict the export of domestic mineral resources. ” Said Luke softly.

To Jiang Chen's surprise, he thought that Luke would propose to purchase the technology of future mining, but he did not expect that he mentioned this matter. Just put forward such a proposal to the future mining industry.

”Will investors be cooled by restricting future mining access to the international market? But what's good for me? ” Jiang Chen said with a smile.

”Of course, we will not let you do it in vain. I am willing to provide you with an order for iron, aluminum, copper and other ores valid for five years at 80% of the current market price of mineral resources.”

For BHP, this is a big step back. At a 20% discount, it's almost like supplying ore at cost, which means that they will work for futuren group for free in five years. In exchange for the concession made by futuren group to delay the entry of low-cost ore into the global market.

”Can we use the power of capital to delay the advent of new technologies?” Jiang Chen said meaningfully.

”You can understand that by paying enough money, I hope you can postpone this technology. In an environment of sluggish demand, it is not good for the whole market to launch such technology. ” Said Luke seriously.

Having said this, Luke has made the BHP group's attitude very clear.

Of course, Jiang Chen, an international mining giant like this, naturally does not think that they will solve problems honestly through market competition. With so many minerals in more than a dozen different countries around the world, their political investment must not be underestimated.

It can be seen that they do not want to have a direct conflict with the future group. Not even the subtext of the threat. After all, futuren group is no longer the small shrimps it used to be. Its core industry is mainly in the Internet field, not in resource exploitation. Both sides can avoid unnecessary conflicts.

On the other hand, I am afraid that BHP group is not the only one whose interests are damaged. Vale mining company controlled by Rothschild is the world's largest ore supplier. It is hard to say that this ”coincidence” meeting between him and Luke has nothing to do with Carmen.

At the moment, Jiang Chen's mind turns quickly, weighing the pros and cons of this proposal.

If possible. Jiang Chen also does not want to be in direct conflict with these mining giants. Future people need a relatively stable development environment to expand their business, which is undoubtedly an unwise choice to make enemies for themselves..

What's more, the surplus of resources is only for the present situation. It is said that the agreement is a step backward. However, it is still uncertain who is suffering from the loss

Luke waited patiently for Jiang Chen's reply.

He didn't wait for a long time. After a moment's silence, Jiang Chen asked.