Resource Tycoon Reborn

On January 28, the chairman and general manager of Haibao Steel Group were replaced at the same time. Also replaced were the president of the China Iron and Steel Industry Association and many others. Although this news did not cause any concern,

How much attention has been paid by the citizens, but it has caused a huge uproar within the steel industry. Of course, people will not think that these people who were replaced without warning have been promoted! Moreover, in the 2008 iron ore price negotiations

During the ongoing sensitive period, all the main representatives participating in the negotiations have been replaced, which also illustrates the abnormality. If you want to promote these people, why can't you even wait for this little time? Obviously, this is the case when facing Seaburg Steel.

The group company ignored the overall situation and secretly reached a long-term iron ore purchase contract with BHP Billiton Group Company at a sensitive time!

But no one expected that the reaction from above would be so resolute and thunderous! In just a few days, a decision had been made!

Some insiders also secretly rumored that the Seaburg Steel Group secretly signed a long-term iron ore contract with BHP Billiton Group, which made Su Huandong extremely angry. He even slammed the table at the meeting and cursed these people bloody.

But it has been a rare thing in the past two years. The backers of these people have given up on them, and they can still push their own people to replace them. If they support them to the end, they may face a stronger blow from Su Huandong in the future. Then they still want to

It is even more difficult to hold these positions in one's own hands. Therefore, abandoning pawns to retain positions has become a wise choice for senior officials. However, although the successors of these positions still belong to certain factions

, it can be said to be a change of soup without changing medicine. Even if there are changes, the changes will be limited. However, when it comes to iron ore price negotiations, these successors will definitely not act as unscrupulously as their predecessors.

Regarding the news that the China Iron and Steel Industry Association may replace the Chinese representative for iron ore price negotiations, many media believe that it is unlikely. Borrowing from the previous explanation of the China Iron and Steel Industry Association, Haibao Steel Group Company is the largest iron ore company in China.

It is one of the largest and most profitable steel companies, and the iron ore it needs is 100% imported from overseas. The rise and fall of iron ore prices can be said to be directly related to the production costs of Haibao Steel Group. There is no doubt that it is.

It is the company most suitable to serve as a representative! However, some media said that this explanation of the China Iron and Steel Industry Association is suspected of changing the concept. Whether it is the company most suitable to serve as a negotiator is related to the responsibility and ability of the person in charge.

It has no direct connection with whether the raw materials are 100% imported from overseas. For a time, many media started talking about this and argued endlessly.

On January 30, Lin Lian went to Yushan Jingwei's house in person as Fang Mingyuan's representative. When her motorcade stopped in front of Yushan Jingwei's house, Yushan Jingwei and Iwata Masao were already standing outside to greet her.

Her arrival has come.

"President Yushan and Director Iwata have come to interrupt us in a hurry!" Lin Lian smiled and said, "Master Fang asked me to say hello to Chairman Yushan on his behalf."

"Thank you Fang Jun for still thinking about me, an old guy! Ms. Lin, the weather is cold and this is not the place to talk. Please!" Yushan Jingwei said with a hearty smile, looking like an elder.

The group of people entered Yushan Jingwei's house and sat down in the reception room. Yushan Jingwei smiled and said, "If Ms. Lin doesn't like it, I'll ask them to bring a chair." This is still an old Japanese house.

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"Thank you, President Yushan, but no need!" Lin Lian said with a smile. She has been in Japan for many years and has adapted to it.

The servant brought the tea set, but Yushan didn't do it himself. After the three of them drank a cup of tea each, Yushan asked: "I don't know. Does Mr. Fang have something important to tell me, this old guy?"

Lin Lian glanced at Masao Iwata. Masao Iwata knew very well and found an excuse to avoid going out.

"President Yushan, may I ask, how much do you know about Rio Tinto Group?" Lin Lian then chuckled.

"Rio Tinto Group Company?" Yushan did not hesitate. Of course he was no stranger to Rio Tinto Group Company. It is one of the world's largest resource mining and mineral product suppliers and the world's second largest iron ore producer. In exploration,

It is a global technology leader in mining and processing mineral resources. Its main products include coal, iron ore, aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, other industrial minerals, etc. Its market value exceeds 70 billion US dollars, and its pre-tax profit exceeds 1

Twelve billion dollars!

"As far as we know, Mitsui & Co. also has about 6.7% of the shares in the Rio Tinto Group. Mr. Fang asked me to ask Chairman Yushan if your company wants to hold more shares in the Rio Tinto Group.

shares?" Lin Lian did not wait for Yushan Jing to give an answer, but continued. Yu Shan Jing's eyes lit up immediately. What Japan lacks most is mineral resources, which can be said to be the world's main mineral resources.

As for resource importing countries, before China's large-scale imports, the largest iron ore importing country was Japan. To say that they are not interested in Rio Tinto Group's shares is as funny as Tiger saying that it wants to be prime. It only includes Mitsui & Co.

Although Japanese trading companies, including Japan, are also investing in mining companies as much as possible, in order to avoid arousing the resentment of European and American governments, Japanese trading companies are still relatively cautious about their shareholdings in these companies and will not hold too many shares.

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"What does Fang Jun mean..." Yushan Jingwei asked with a surprised look on his face.

"Now there is an opportunity. Mingyuan promises that by the end of next year, you can increase your shareholding to about 10% at a suitable price, but it requires the full cooperation of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. I wonder if Chairman Yushan is interested?

Lin Lian picked up the tea cup in front of her and took a sip.

Yushan didn't think for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Fang Jun intends to intervene in the acquisition between BHP Billiton Group Company and Rio Tinto Group Company? What do we need to do?"

"Master Fang only asks you to delay the signing of the 2008 iron ore price agreement with the three major mining companies as long as possible. At least until the China Negotiation Team and the three major mining companies come to the conclusion, Nippon Steel Corporation should not negotiate with the three major mining companies.

The big mining companies have reached an agreement to hold us back. You must also know that our government has already dealt with the relevant people of the Haibao Steel Group Company and the China Iron and Steel Industry Association. We will never accept the three major mining companies.

The price is blackmail." Yushan nodded slightly. The future prospects of the global economy this year are unclear, the cost of iron ore has not increased significantly, and sea freight has dropped sharply. Now, it requires an increase of more than 80%.

Fang Mingyuan called it price blackmail, which was not an exaggeration.

"Fang Jun also has an iron ore company, which should be enough to meet the needs of his companies. The increase in iron ore prices is not a bad thing for Liao Iron and Steel Group Company. At least it has a clear advantage in market competition, right?

"Yushan asked without smiling.

"President Yushan is right. The rise in iron ore prices is not entirely a bad thing for Haiping Mining Company, Liaoning Iron and Steel Group Company and even Longxing Construction Group. But for other companies under our Fang family,

It’s definitely a bad thing! In our country’s steel industry, there are hundreds of thousands of employees. The price of iron ore has risen sharply, but the price of steel products may not rise accordingly. This means that our country’s steel industry

Among enterprises, a large number of companies will face the possibility of meager profits or even losses this year, which will affect our country's economy, the income levels of millions or more people, and may even cause economic turmoil.

, calculated in this way, the benefits gained from the sharp increase in iron ore prices are far from being able to offset our losses in other fields. Moreover, Mr. Fang once said to me that in any industry, when it

When it is at its peak of glory, it begins to decline! We would rather hope that the world economy will develop steadily and obtain stable profits from this industry, rather than starve to death this year and starve to death next year! I don’t know if President Yushan can say this.

Do you understand our thoughts?" Lin Lian smiled.

"I understand, Fang Jun is really ambitious! I can understand." Yushan said without saying. The companies under the Mitsui Zaibatsu are also involved in multiple industries, so it is natural to understand that these industries have more or less connections with each other.

It has little impact, and this is not an emerging industry. The iron ore mining industry has made huge profits, which means that these huge profits must be paid either by the steel industry or by the entire society. If it is said that during the high economic development

In this period, it's okay. A rapidly developing economy will cover up many problems. However, in a period when the economic prospects are unclear, it is very likely that two more holes will be smashed in the ship that is already sinking.

"Master Fang was indeed right about President Yushan. He said that President Yushan would definitely understand his thoughts." Lin Lian chuckled, "He even had the same opinion."

"Hehehehe, Fang Jun is so arrogant." Yushan didn't pick up the teacup to block the flash of light in his eyes, and laughed loudly, "Let's drink tea instead of wine to understand each other!"

Lin Lian also picked up the tea cup and drank it in one gulp, but she couldn't help but think of what Fang Mingyuan once said... "If it's possible, I really don't want to cooperate with the Mitsui Zaibatsu. Yushan Jingwei, that old fox, you don't need to do more."

No matter what, he will definitely understand what I am doing and will actively try to get a share of it! Unfortunately, I really don’t have much choice!"

"Yes, you are right. Yushan Jingwei did not understand your thoughts immediately. I hope that the subsequent persuasion can be as smooth as you said." Lin Lian thought to herself. (To be continued.)