7 PM.

The small conference room of the Jiangcheng County Party Committee.

When Zhou Mingyuan pushed open the door and entered, the conference table was already covered with mineral distribution maps, industrial park planning maps, and information on the domestic fluorochemical industry.

In addition to Chen Mo and Lin Wan, Liu Ming, general manager of Deer Technology, and Zhang Hai, the technical director, were also present.

"President Chen just returned from the provincial capital, and he's already making such a big show of things."

Zhou Mingyuan took off his coat and sat down next to the head of the table with a smile.

"Looks like tonight's dinner won't be a peaceful meal."

"We can eat later, but once we miss an opportunity, it's gone forever."

Chen Mo pushed a planning document in front of him.

The cover features a large headline: Draft Plan for the Fluorochemical and New Energy Materials Industry Chain in Jiangcheng County.

Zhou Mingyuan opened the file.

Fluorite ore, anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, electronic-grade hydrofluoric acid, lithium hexafluorophosphate, electrolyte, lithium battery materials.

From mineral resources to finished materials, an entire industrial chain is drawn on paper.

His expression gradually became serious.

"Deertech is just a starting point."

Pointing to the industry map, Chen Mo said, "Producing lithium hexafluorophosphate alone can indeed make money in the short term, but without control over upstream resources and stable downstream customers, the company could be strangled at any time if the market changes."

"What Jiangcheng wants to build is not a chemical plant."

"Instead, we will build a complete fluorochemical and new energy materials industry cluster based on fluorite resources."

Liu Ming couldn't help but ask, "President Chen, De'er Technology's current production capacity hasn't been fully utilized yet. Isn't it too fast to expand upstream and downstream now?"

"Once the market proves the importance of lithium hexafluorophosphate, it will be too late for us to establish a low-price strategy."

Chen Mo looked at Zhang Hai.

What are the core challenges currently facing China's domestic lithium hexafluorophosphate industry?

Zhang Hai thought for a moment.

"Purity, stability, and yield for large-scale production are all factors. In addition, the quality of the upstream supply of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and phosphorus pentachloride will also directly affect the product."

"Therefore, we must control the upstream."

Chen Mo picked up a red pen and circled several areas on the mineral distribution map of the western province.

"Xingxin Mining will focus on acquiring fluorite mines next. Deer Technology will simultaneously expand its anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and lithium hexafluorophosphate production lines."

"Resources, raw materials, and production processes are being pursued simultaneously on three fronts."

"But relying solely on De'er Technology is not enough."

Zhou Mingyuan looked up: "Are you planning to bring in other companies?"

"Two partners."

Chen Mo held up two fingers.

"Duofuduo, Lijiang."

"Tianci Materials, Xu Fu."

Upon hearing these two names, Liu Ming and Zhang Hai sat up straight at the same time.

Duofuduo has been deeply involved in the fluorochemical industry for many years and has accumulated profound technical expertise in the fields of inorganic fluorides and lithium hexafluorophosphate.

Tianci Materials has begun to rapidly expand into lithium battery electrolytes and related materials.

These two companies happen to be in key positions in the industrial chain.

"Duofu has the technology, team and customer base, but expansion requires stable fluorite resources, basic fluorochemical raw materials and a lot of capital."

Chen Mo's finger landed on the upstream part of the planning map.

"Jiangcheng can provide these."

"Tianci Materials possesses electrolyte technology and downstream customer channels. Its biggest constraint in the future will come from core raw materials such as lithium hexafluorophosphate and the price of lithium resources."

"Western Province has no shortage of lithium and fluorite."

"Star Technology is not short of money."

Chen Mo raised his head and looked around at everyone.

"I want to create a closed loop in Jiangcheng County, integrating the technology of Do-Fluoride Chemicals, the distribution channels of Tinci Materials, the production capacity of Deertech, and the resources of Xingxin Mining."

The meeting room was completely silent.

Zhou Mingyuan stared at the industry map, remaining silent for a long time.

If it's just about expanding Deertech, he can see it as a normal investment for a company.

But what Chen Mo is proposing now is to control resources, introduce leading enterprises, jointly build factories, and then rely on local infrastructure to form an industrial cluster.

If successful, Jiangcheng County will no longer just have one star enterprise.

It will become an important node in the national new energy materials landscape.

"What do you want the county to do?" Zhou Mingyuan asked.

"The county party committee and county government invited Li Jiang and Xu Fu to Jiangcheng for inspection."

Chen Mo said, "If we contact Star Technology directly, they might just see this as a normal business collaboration."

"But if the county comes up with a complete plan, resource list, and support program, it can prove that this is not a temporary investment, but a local strategy for the next ten years."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded slightly.

"How exactly will we cooperate?"

"Each company shall establish a joint venture."

Chen Mo was prepared.

"Duofuduo provides technology, production team and some customer resources, Deer Technology provides existing factory buildings, basic production capacity and local supply chain, Xingchen Technology is responsible for funding, and Xingxin Mining is responsible for fluorite resources."

"Tianci Materials is responsible for electrolyte technology, product certification, and customer channels, while we provide lithium hexafluorophosphate, production facilities, and capital support."

"The equity ratio is negotiable, and we can even allow them to maintain control over operations."

Liu Ming was somewhat surprised: "President Chen isn't asking for a controlling stake?"

"Controlling the controlling stake is not the goal."

Chen Mo said calmly, "The goal is to keep the industry in Jiangcheng and gather the technology, talent, and supply chain."

"As long as Xingchen Technology controls upstream resources and key production capacity, we will have enough say regardless of who holds the controlling stake in the joint venture."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Zhou Mingyuan's eyes. Many capital investments in local areas, the first thing they do is vie for absolute control.

Chen Mo, however, was willing to give up some of his shares in exchange for the technology and distribution channels of a mature company.

This kind of choice is more valuable than simply throwing money at it.

"The county can provide land, tax revenue, and infrastructure support."

Zhou Mingyuan said, "But both of these companies are not short of invitations from local governments. Why should Jiangcheng invite them?"

"Three conditions."

Chen Mo held up one finger.

"First, stable and competitively priced fluorite resources."

The second finger then rises.

"Secondly, Xingchen Technology can invest 2 billion yuan in the first phase of the project and promises to continue to invest more as production capacity is built."

"third."

Chen Mo looked at Zhou Mingyuan.

"In Jiangcheng County, all project approvals are handled by a dedicated team established by the county government, which works in parallel within the scope permitted by laws and regulations."

"Companies are not afraid of strict approval processes; what they fear is chaotic procedures and shirking of responsibility."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded slowly.

What truly attracts businesses is never just tax incentives; resources, capital, and efficiency are the core factors that determine whether an industry can be established.

"Is the 2 billion yuan just for the fluorochemical project?" he confirmed.

"This is just the first phase."

Chen Mo calmly replied, "This does not include the 2 billion yuan budget for Xingxin Mining's acquisition of fluorite and lithium mines."

Liu Ming's breath hitched. In other words, Chen Mo was preparing to invest 4 billion yuan in related industries in Jiangcheng County in a very short period of time!

Looking at the planning document on the table, Zhang Hai couldn't hide his excitement.

As a technician, he knows best what sufficient capital means.

New pilot lines, more advanced purification equipment, higher-standard laboratories, and talent recruitment programs that were unthinkable in the past.

"Mr. Chen."

Zhang Hai couldn't help but say, "If the funding can be secured, I hope to simultaneously build an electronic-grade hydrofluoric acid pilot production line."

"The domestic semiconductor industry will also need high-purity wet electronic chemicals in the future. Since we are going to develop the fluorochemical industry chain, we can't just focus on lithium batteries."

Chen Mo glanced at him, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Write a feasibility report."

"Equipment, technology, personnel, and budget—everything should be clearly listed. As long as the direction is correct, money is not a problem."

"clear!"

Zhang Hai nodded emphatically.

Zhou Mingyuan, however, keenly noticed another key word.

"semiconductor?"

"New energy is just the first breakthrough."

Chen Mo said, "High-end fluorine materials can also be used in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, pharmaceutical, and aerospace fields."

"Jiangcheng is not qualified to expand in all directions at the same time, so we will first rely on new energy materials to expand the industrial scale, and then gradually upgrade to high-purity electronic chemicals and high-value-added fluorine materials."

"Ten years from now, Jiangcheng cannot just be a resource county that makes money by mining."

"I want people to think of Jiangcheng first when they mention fluorochemicals and new energy materials."

Zhou Mingyuan stared at the young man before him, his heart unable to find peace for a long time.

An investment of several billion yuan.

Two listed companies were introduced from other provinces.

Integrating minerals, chemicals, new energy and semiconductor materials.

Such a massive plan would require several years of feasibility studies, even if it were handed over to a provincial state-owned enterprise.

But in Chen Mo's words, everything seemed to be just a plan waiting to be executed.

More importantly, he possesses the resources to turn his plans into reality.

Where did this kid get so much money?!

Zhou Mingyuan almost cursed inwardly. He was only eighteen years old! How could he have so much money?!

But when he thought of the phone call he received a few days ago, he slowly suppressed the twitching in his eyes.

"it is good."

Zhou Mingyuan closed the planning document and suddenly stood up.

"I will personally contact Dofudo and Tianci regarding the materials."

"The county will compile data on fluorite and lithium resources in Jiangcheng and the surrounding areas within a week, and reserve 2,000 mu of land for the industrial park project."

"In addition, I will push for the establishment of a leading group for the new energy materials industry, with myself as the group leader and all relevant department heads joining the task force."

"As long as the project is legal and compliant, the county will promote it with the highest efficiency."

Lin Wan, Liu Ming, and Zhang Hai all perked up at the same time.

Chen Mo did not rush to express his opinion.

"Secretary Zhou, there are two more conditions."

"you say."

"Environmental protection and safety must be constructed in accordance with the highest domestic standards."

Chen Mo said solemnly, "Once a pollution or safety accident occurs in the chemical industry, it will not only destroy one company, but also the future of the entire Jiangcheng."

"Star Technology will set aside a separate special fund for environmental protection and safety."

"Third-party supervision will be introduced throughout the entire process of project design, construction, and production, and no one may reduce safety investment in order to speed up the schedule."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded solemnly.

"The county government values ​​this bottom line even more than the businesses do."

"Second, the integration of mineral resources should not involve forced buying and selling."

"Xingxin Mining can acquire assets through market-oriented means or establish an industrial fund with state-owned assets, but it cannot use administrative power to suppress prices, let alone use the banner of industrial integration to infringe on the interests of the original mining rights holders."

Zhou Mingyuan gave Chen Mo a deep look.

He suddenly realized that what was truly frightening about this young man was not just his ability to amass astonishing wealth.

Rather, it is knowing what one can and cannot do even after acquiring wealth.

I promise you.

Zhou Mingyuan extended his hand.

"The government is responsible for setting up the platform, ensuring fairness, and improving efficiency."

"Business matters should be discussed by the companies themselves."

Chen Mo stood up and shook hands with him.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

Zhou Mingyuan smiled.

"Mr. Chen, if your plan can really be implemented, it won't be as simple as just a pleasant cooperation."

"The fate of hundreds of thousands of people in Jiangcheng County, and even Changhu City, may be changed as a result."

Chen Mo looked at the industrial chain diagram on the table.

In their previous lives, both Duofuduo and Tianci Materials were poised for remarkable growth amidst the new energy wave.

The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate will experience several rounds of surges due to the supply and demand imbalance.

In this life, he is not prepared to be just an investor who stands outside the secondary market betting on rises and falls.

He wants to control upstream resources, master core production capacity, and gather technology, capital, and talent.

Ultimately, before the new energy era truly arrives, they will sit at the center of the industry table.

"Secretary Zhou."

Chen Mo withdrew his gaze, his voice calm.

"Jiangcheng County only has this one chance."

"So now, we have to race against time."

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