CITIC RES.HLDGS HD -05

CITIC Resources Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and coal in Mainland China, Australia, Europe, other Asian countries, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: Aluminum Smelting, Coal, Crude Oil, and Import and Export of Commodities. The Aluminum Smelting segment operates a Portland aluminum smelter which sources alumina; and produces aluminum ingots in Australia. The Coal segment operates coal mines; and sells coal in Australia. The Crude Oil segment explores, develops, and operates oilfields, as well as sells crude oil in Indonesia and China. The Import and Export of Commodities segment exports various commodity products; and imports other commodities and manufactured goods. It also engages in alumina refinery; financing; oil technology development; and property holding activities. In addition, the company provides consulting and management services; invests in bauxite mining; and trades in oil and gas. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong. CITIC Resources Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of CITIC Limited.