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Chapter 395 The Golden Decade of Commodities

Chapter 395 The Golden Decade of Commodities
"Mr. Xia, hello! Nice to meet you. I came to Africa this time to deal with the aftermath, and I will return home after I finish."

The expression on Hu Yang's face didn't change, but from Xia Guoyuan's words, it can be heard that Sauron is really not easy to mess with.

At this time, Wu Gang saw that the atmosphere was a bit dull, so he smiled and said: "Mr. Hu, some people say that you are the most powerful investor in China, can you also tell us about your investment experience?"

"Bah! Who is spreading rumors?"

Hu Yang was talking, and he laughed too.He thinks that Fatty Wu is very good at adjusting the atmosphere, and he can change the rhythm for you with a single sentence.

"It may not be without reason, Mr. Hu, let's not talk about it. I have a very good investment project here. I wonder if Mr. Hu is interested?"

Xia Guoyuan also realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere just now, so he changed the subject.

Out of politeness, Hu Yang still expressed that he was willing to listen to what the other party said about the investment projects.

As a result, the other party kept talking, Hu Yang was dumbfounded.One of these two people is engaged in electric power construction, and the other is engaged in iron construction. How can the project they come up with be an investment in copper mines?
Of course, Populus euphratica had done some homework before coming here.Zambia is known as the "country of copper mines", and the copper mine resources in the territory are very rich.Moreover, Hu Yang still remembers that after experiencing the downturn in recent years, the price of copper will have a very large increase in the future.

In fact, it's not just copper. The ten-year bull market for commodities is coming soon.

There is nothing wrong with this investment project itself, but it always sounds a little bit wrong for two leaders in the field of construction to start mining.

"Mr. Hu, the proven ore reserves of the Kangkola Copper Mine are 2.5 million tons, with a grade of 3.8%. It is a high-grade copper mine. This mine was previously owned by an Anglo-American joint venture mining company, but they began to withdraw their capital last year. I and Lao Xia felt that he could invest, so he set up a mining company to take over."

Seeing that Populus Hu Yang was silent, Wu Gang explained in detail.

The mine itself is fine, and mining is not difficult, but the Huagang Mining they established does not have enough funds, and the follow-up investment will be about 4 million U.S. dollars, so they want to raise a round of financing.

Hu Yang nodded with a smile and pondered.

If someone asks, what made the most money in 2003?A hundred people may have a hundred answers.But for Hu Yang, he can tell you with certainty without even thinking about it, bulk commodities!

Hu Yang's memory is very clear. Since 2003, there has been a ten-year bull market for international commodities.This includes copper, aluminum, iron ore, coal, and more.

In the process of domestic economic development, there is a special term "coal boss", which was born during this period.The ownership of coal bosses later became synonymous with "local tyrants", which originated from the golden decade of commodities.Guarding a coal mine, the price of coal rises every month and every year, which is faster than printing money, which is not so beautiful!
Of course, Populus euphratica has no plans to open a coal mine.His investment channels are very broad, and he has no intention of mining "black gold", but it does not mean that he will not enter the field of mining.

Since the country's accession to the WTO, there has been a very strange phenomenon in the world market, that is, what is bought domestically and what is priced up.This is actually related to the fact that our country does not have the pricing power of bulk commodities.

The most famous example is the iron ore negotiation between the domestic iron and steel enterprise consortium and BHP Billiton.The pricing power is in the hands of others. As the country with the largest steel output in the world, it has to endure unreasonable price increases time and time again.

The situation of copper ore is similar. Huaxia is a country with relatively scarce copper resources, but due to the wide application of copper in electronics, electrical, machinery, national defense and other fields, the annual import volume is huge.

"Well, it is still necessary to invest in a copper mine."

Many thoughts in Hu Yang's mind disappeared in a flash, and he said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, Mr. Xia, let me think about this matter. Let's find time to discuss it in detail later."

Today is a fellowship event held by the embassy, ​​and it is not convenient to discuss this topic in depth.

Wu Gang and Xia Guoheng exchanged glances, thinking that there might be something wrong with this matter.The two also knew the truth that too much is too late, chatted with Hu Yang for a while, and then went to the other crowd.

Hu Yang wandered around for a while, and chatted with a Jiangsu and Zhejiang owner who opened a farm in Zambia.The boss has been in Zambia for two years and has a large farm, mainly engaged in the cultivation of staple food and some cash crops.

According to him, Zambia has a large area of ​​arable land, and the land that has been developed for cultivation only accounts for 27% of the total arable land.

"The main reason is that irrigation is troublesome. The local cultivation depends on the weather. We only introduced some scientific irrigation methods after we came here."

Although the other party didn't say anything, Hu Yang could tell that the other party must have encountered many difficulties in his struggle in a foreign country.But you have to admire the tenacity and perseverance of the Chinese. No matter how difficult the environment is, there are people who can adapt and take root.

Before the reception ended, Hu Yang chatted with Mr. Ren for a while. HW is currently developing steadily in Africa, and Mr. Ren will fly from Zambia to Tanzania tomorrow.

Back at the hotel, Hu Yang carefully sorted out what he had learned.

The current top priority is, of course, the business expansion of Mingcom Communications in Africa.According to what he saw and heard after he came to Zambia, the country is relatively stable, and the probability of vicious cases is not very high.

"Sister Lu, Mr. Gao's current condition is improving, and he is out of danger. However, because of this incident, the company's business here has stagnated. In my opinion, the company will send another group of people to sign the contract as soon as possible. The construction of the base station of the contract is good. Of course, the principle of employees is voluntary, and the salary can be higher. For example, if you come to Africa, you can get three times the salary in China, etc. "

Regarding security issues, Zambia has repeatedly assured the embassy that it will strengthen the protection of employees of Chinese-funded enterprises.

In Hu Yang's memory, HW has been deeply involved in Africa for 20 years, and later became the world's number one communication company, thanks to the contribution of the African market.

Even Mr. Ren himself travels to various parts of Africa many times a year to condolence to employees and deal with various complicated incidents.

So it makes no sense that employees of Mingkang Communications would not dare to come. Of course, this is also on a voluntary basis and will never be forced.

Compared with three times the salary in China, plus various subsidies, basically working in Africa for one year is equivalent to working in China for three to four years, and there are still people who are willing to come.

"Okay, I understand. I will arrange this matter as soon as possible. Now that the company has gradually stabilized, Mr. Hu can rest assured about domestic affairs."

After chatting with Lu Yali for more than ten minutes, the phone dropped.Communication facilities in African countries are generally very backward, and Populus euphratica has known this for a long time.

Hu Yang didn't continue to call, the things to be discussed have been discussed, so I won't disturb Lu Yali's rest.

The next day.

Hu Yang brought Li Jie, Lu Dacheng and others to the office of Mingkang Communications in Lusaka.

After the initial panic, especially when Populus euphratica came to Zambia in person, the mood of the employees sent by the company basically stabilized.

"Manager Yu, Mr. Gao has worked so hard to win the order, what do you think?"

The office rented a three-story building, and the company's staff dormitory is nearby.The conditions here are relatively simple, but the area of ​​the house is quite spacious.

In a small conference room, Hu Yang called the management staff for a meeting.

At present, there are more than 30 employees in the company in Zambia, and some Chinese are also employed, adding up to about 50 people.

There are nine managers including Yu Yue.

"Mr. Hu, we have already made a construction plan. The domestic side has received the order from me, and the equipment will arrive within half a month. As soon as the equipment arrives, we will immediately install and debug it."

Yu Yue replied confidently.

Hu Yang nodded in satisfaction, praised Yu Yue and everyone present, and then asked everyone if they had any difficulties.

"Mr. Hu, I hope that the company can strengthen the security forces of various institutions in Africa. Like the companies of several international giants in Africa, they have also hired professional security companies."

Internationally renowned security companies have huge businesses in Africa. It is easy to understand that the less safe the place, the greater the need for security services.

"Well, this question should be seriously considered. By the way, who of you knows, can the personnel of the security company legally hold guns here?"

Adding up the two lifetimes, Populus euphratica is equally strange to Africa.

Most of the advance team sent by the company are technicians, and a few people with experience in international trade.There is only one person who is more familiar with the local laws.

"Mr. Hu, it is difficult to search for information here. Mr. Gao hired a local legal adviser. According to him, after filing, it is not only legal for security personnel of foreign-funded enterprises to hold guns, but they can also form small-scale armed forces, similar to Kind of like the factory guard team."

Hu Yang was taken aback by this person's speech.

This kind of thing is simply unimaginable in China, and in the world, Hu Yang has never heard of any country that can do this.

Africa, as a "forgotten continent", is listed as the poorest and backward region in the world, not one of them.At the dawn of the new millennium, African countries began to pay attention to the issue of economic development.However, it is basically impossible for countries on the African continent to develop their economies on their own.Then there is only one way to go, which is to attract foreign capital.

In terms of attracting investment, African countries have given huge concessions, which in the eyes of other countries is almost equivalent to the rhythm of traitorous countries.

For example, Nigeria announced in its foreign investment promotion that as long as foreign companies lease Nigerian land, they will be granted a one-time lease of 66 to 99 years without charging a penny.

It is only required that after the lease contract expires, the houses and equipment built by foreign enterprises will be taken over to Nigeria, and Nigeria has the first right to purchase in case of a good crop harvest.Moreover, foreign companies are allowed to form private armed forces to protect their own production.

(End of this chapter)