I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World

“Because you have made breakthroughs in the deep-sea mining field, the current downturn rate of iron, copper, gold, manganese and other ore futures markets has increased significantly. Seeing that in order to maintain market stability, these mining giants have also made some efforts. Of course, The key to solving the problem is still with you."

How many seabed minerals are there? If the future mining industry makes a breakthrough in this area, investors' expectations for seabed mining will undoubtedly heat up. What is the amount of seabed resources? I am afraid that no one knows except Jiang Chen, who has obtained the map of proven mineral deposits around the world.

However, investors themselves are creatures that are good at imagination.

Speaking of this, Luke smiled and looked at Jiang Chen.

"If I didn't make a mistake, the cost of seabed mining in the future mining industry should not be very high, and the output is still considerable."

The expression on Luke’s face is obviously not like nothing. At this time, concealing obviously has no meaning, so Jiang Chen has no cover.

"You guessed it."

The labor cost is only the salary of the employees who are stationed on the offshore platform. The underwater equipment is powered by the ocean current motor unit, and the maintenance cost is almost negligible. The only equipment cost is also paid by Yajing. Jiang Chen, who can't calculate the exchange rate of the sub-crystal and the current currency, can't calculate the cost of these equipment.

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

"It's similar to my analyst's conclusion." Luke nodded with a smile.

"At present, the global iron, aluminum, copper and other ore markets are in jeopardy. It is no exaggeration to say that if iron ore prices maintain the current downward trend, 47 mining companies will face bankruptcy at the end of this year. In the short term, perhaps for us. Good, but long-term dangerous. So, I hope to solve this problem by taking a step back."

"So your proposal is?" Looking at Luke, who was smiling, Jiang Chen asked with interest.

"If I remember correctly, you can influence the government decision of the new country. We hope that you can influence the presidential decision to raise the 5o% mineral export tax in the next five years to limit the export of domestic mineral resources," Luke said softly.

It was unexpected to Jiang Chen. Originally, he thought that Luke would propose a technology to acquire future people's mining industry, but he did not expect him to mention this aspect, but only proposed such a proposal that would not hurt the future mining industry.

“By cooling the investors by restricting the future of mining into the international market? But what good is this for me?” Jiang Chen said with a smile.

"Of course we will not let you do it. I am willing to provide you with a supply order for iron, aluminum, copper and other ore that is valid for five years. According to the current market price of mineral resources, 8o%."

For the bhp group, this is indeed a big step back. The discount is 2o%, which is almost at the cost price of ore, which means that they will work for the future group of people for free within five years, in exchange for the concessions of the future group to delay the entry of low-cost ore into the global market.

"Using the power of capital to delay the advent of new technologies?" Jiang Chen said with deep meaning.

"You can understand that you have to pay enough. I hope that you can postpone the technology. In the environment of sluggish demand, the introduction of such technology is not good for the entire market." Luke said seriously.

Already said this, Luke has made the attitude of the bhp group very clear.

Jiang Min, of an international mining giant like this, certainly does not naively believe that they will honestly solve problems through market competition. With so many minerals in more than a dozen different countries around the world, their political investments must not be underestimated.

The reason why they came up was that they did not want to face up to the future group of people, and even the subtext of the threat did not explain. After all, the future people's group is not the original small shrimp, the core industry is mainly in the Internet field, not in the exploitation of resources, the two sides can still avoid unnecessary conflicts.

on the other hand. I am afraid that not only the bhp group, Rothschild-controlled Vale Mining Company is the world's largest ore supplier. It is hard to say that his "coincidence" meeting with Luke has nothing to do with Carmen.

At this moment, Jiang Chen’s mind turned quickly and heighed the pros and cons of this proposal.

If possible, Jiang Chen does not want to face up to these mining giants. In the future, people's technology development needs a relatively stable exhibition environment. It is unwise to choose an enemy for this time...

What's more, the excess of resources is only for the current situation. This agreement is a step back, but it is really unclear who is suffering.

Luke patiently waited for Jiang Chen's recovery.

Did not let him wait for a while, after a moment of silence. Jiang Chen asked.

"Five years? Can I ask about the supply quota?"

"It's up to you." Gracefully sipped champagne, Luke said generously.

Hearing this sentence, Jiang Chen’s mouth raised a touch of incomprehensible smile.

"8ooo tons."

When I heard the number that Jiang Chen burst, Luke almost didn't squirt the champagne that he drank.

“8ooo tons. Does Mr. Jiang have a concept for the number he gave? I am not joking. Even if all the steel mills in the new country continue to operate for 5 years, these iron ore may not be processed.”

In the past 15 years, the annual import volume of iron ore in China is almost 950 million tons, while the territory of the new country is less than half of the province of China. Not to mention that it is five years, even if it is fifteen years, it is absolutely impossible to eat so much iron ore!

In the eyes of outsiders.

"This does not require you to worry. The future people group naturally has projects to digest these resources. In addition, by the way, this 8ooo tons is the total amount of iron, aluminum, copper, nickel and other ores combined, not just iron ore. Of course, iron ore must account for the bulk of the 8ooo tons of ore, at least 75%." Jiang Chen smiled.

The brow was locked and Luke hesitated for a moment and nodded.

“Up to 5ooo tons, and you have to guarantee that I will provide you with the ore at the cost price. You are not allowed to put these iron ore into the international market, which will be written into the contract.”

"No problem. But here I have to say in advance that these ores may be built in the neighboring country of Papua New Guinea and then shipped to the new country." Jiang Chen reminded.

The labor resources of the new country are tense. These industries with high pollution and high labor demand, Jiang Chen intends to transfer to neighboring countries as much as possible. New Guinea, a developing country, is undoubtedly a good choice, as well as the Moro country that is sprouting.

After thinking for a moment, Luke finally nodded.

"no problem."

“In addition, molybdenum, uranium, and rare earth resources are not covered by the agreement.” Jiang Chen continued to propose.

"No problem, the molybdenum mine and the rare earth market are basically controlled by the Chinese side. It is irrelevant to us to ask, is it technically feasible to mine uranium from the seabed?" Luke’s face showed an expression of interest.

"Not at the moment, but it does not mean that it will not work in the future. Maybe we can make breakthroughs in technology within five years. These are not good." Jiang Chen said ambiguously.

"Yes? That's really amazing. If you don't have any other objections, I'm glad we reached an agreement." Luke smiled and raised his toast.

"I wish you a happy cooperation." Jiang Chen also toasted, with a mysterious smile on his face.

With this crisp clinking sound, the business of this single-billion-dollar business has finally settled. The faces of both parties were filled with a satisfactory smile, and it was clear that both sides had the results they wanted.

Luke has been promised that the future mining industry will not bring deep-sea mining technology to the global mining market. Although the 5ooo tons of ore can't make money, it won't make the bhp group lose money. With the current market, it is very good to be able to maintain a non-loss performance without reducing production. On the surface, the bhp group is “free working” for the future people group, but from another angle, this is not to solve the excess capacity of the bhp group.

As for Jiang Chen, the benefits are obvious. The 5ooo tons of ore was obtained at the price of the floor, which is crucial for the future group of people to build a marine floating city, a base station for a space elevator, and a large space station.

It will take five years, Luke will regret the contract that was concluded tonight.

Overcapacity in resources is always only relative to the present.

The only thing that makes Jiang Chen puzzled is why Luke is so confident in judging the cost and output of the future mining industry. And when he faced deep-sea mining technology, he did not show any fascination with the intention of acquisition.

Looking at the glass in his hand, Jiang Chen fell into meditation. (To be continued.)

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