Sichuan natural resources department said on Nov. 11 two copper exploration
rights in Liangshan prefecture were auctioned well above expectations, setting
the highest premium rates for public mineral-rights sales in the prefecture in
recent years. The Huili Ganhaizi copper prospect sold for 47.19 mln yuan, a
6,739.13% premium; the Huili Wangjiawan copper prospect sold for 10.85 mln yuan,
a 2,311.11% premium. In 2026 Liangshan completed seven mineral-rights transfers
totaling 244 mln yuan.