Urban's Fury: The War Dragon God
Chapter 650: Owning a Mine at Home

Chapter 650: Chapter 650: Owning a Mine at Home

Li Feng looked at Zhu Jun.

"The mines in Lijia State, I have some understanding of them. Ai Country’s economic development is passable, and there are railways within the territory, but the mining areas are all adjacent to neighboring countries, so the areas are quite chaotic. It’s precisely because mining there is difficult that they’re open for investment."

"If you’re thinking of going into mining, the three best places to invest are West Africa, South Africa, and several countries in East Africa."

"The iron ore in West Africa is quite famous. You must have heard about the large iron mine in Liberia."

Zhu Jun gulped down a mouthful of saliva.

The iron mines of West Africa are very renowned indeed, on par with Hehai and the freshwater valleys of A continent, with reserves in the billion-tonne range, and also of high grade. Most crucially, they can be exploited through open-pit mining.

For mining, depth of burial, grade, and reserves are what determine a mine’s quality.

However, these high-quality mineral resources are also the targets of competition among many countries.

The ten major families in Yan Country are very powerful, thanks to their network of connections, almost unmatched, but once they go abroad, they’re somewhat at a loss.

The mines Zhu Jun worked on have cost a lot, relying on the country’s influence in Lijia State plus solid cash investment to secure them, and even so, it’s not certain they can be developed.

There’s no lack of covetous eyes in Yan Country, it’s just that they simply can’t get their hands on them, the stakes are too high. They have no footing abroad, and throwing in money rashly is like pouring it into a bottomless pit.

Even the state-owned companies investing overseas have seen their money go down the drain, paying pricey tuition fees simply because they lack a foundation abroad and have to play by others’ rules, the outcome is predictable.

Not going abroad means you don’t feel the frustration.

But Zhu Jun isn’t like Ye Haolong, a hedonist who makes money for pleasure. His actions have a purpose, to make money and to capture capital, which is the foundation for establishing oneself.

Zhu Jun swallowed a mouthful of saliva, looking at Li Feng and said, "What you’re talking about, I of course understand, but those mines are simply out of our reach, watched by too many mining companies."

Li Feng curved his lips upward, "Relying on you, of course, it wouldn’t work, but if I say there is a way, then naturally, there is."

"You can get a mine?"

Zhu Jun had guessed a little, but when Li Feng said it, he still found it a bit hard to believe.

Li Feng narrowed his eyes at Zhu Jun.

"I can get a mine, but do you dare to take the risk?"

Zhu Jun was really put on the spot by Li Feng, but seeing Li Feng’s lifted corner of his mouth and those eyes, Zhu Jun knew Li Feng was deliberately testing him.

"Dare, what’s there to be afraid of?"

Zhu Jun replied without hesitation, seeing it as an opportunity, a chance for the family to go international. What’s the point of throwing one’s weight around in Yan Country? To make a name abroad, that’s where real power lies.

If this opportunity were seized, it would be a significant step for their family.

Staying within the confines of home and acting tough counts for nothing, real dominance is shown abroad. The more he learned about the Dragon King Hall, the more Zhu Jun felt moved.

Li Feng smiled slightly but didn’t continue.

"Think it over. After all, investing in mines is no small matter. You’re talking about putting down serious money."

"Speaking of which, I do have a few mines, but they haven’t been much developed. After all, mining is quite bothersome, and it’s just not cost-effective for us."

Zhu Jun’s interest was piqued by these words.

"If you really have mines, could you tell me what sort you have?"

"Platinum mine, copper mine, iron ore, oil, and several rare metal mines."

Li Feng wasn’t just bragging; he genuinely had these investments. With plenty of cash on hand, he naturally made several investments.

In most parts of Lijia State, the country still maintains tribal clan systems, with tribes possessing large tracts of land, areas that even the national government can’t control but belong to these tribes.

Previously, not developing these was due to a lack of opportunity. After all, mining is expensive, and you have to sell what you mine. Li Feng purchased mines purely for the purpose of price appreciation and resale.

However, letting others develop these mines and taking a share of the profits could work, and it could also promote local development.

"How about the reserves?"

"They’re all large mines. The iron ore reserves are at least a billion tons, copper mines also in the ten-million-ton range, oil reserves have a couple of hundred million barrels, and as for those rare mines, they’re also worth developing. If you want details, I’ll send you a report later."

"Alright."

Zhu Jun was greatly excited. If what Li Feng said was true, then he would have to make a trip to the Huacheng City Guard area to speak to his father about this matter.

Mines of this caliber were already strategic assets.

"Master Zhu, we’ve arrived."

The motorcade halted, and the group arrived at a place exuding an ancient charm.

Li Feng got out of the car with Mu Yuyan, who was still a bit dizzy because what Li Feng had said earlier was no different from boasting.

Seemingly just short of bursting with his boasts, yet strangely enough, the one across actually believed it.

"Old Zhu."

Zhu Jun turned his head towards the person who called him and saw a car stopped not far away, with a City Guard wearing person approaching with a cigarette hanging from his lips.

"Ye Fan, let me introduce you to someone."

Ye Fan’s gaze swept over Li Feng and Mu Yuyan, then settled on Mu Yuyan and went straight over, "Hello, beautiful lady. My name is Ye Fan. May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?"

"Ah!"

Mu Yuyan didn’t expect Ye Fan to approach her directly, and instinctively looked towards Li Feng.

Zhu Jun watched this scene inwardly cursing. He knew his friend too well; this guy was once a notorious playboy in Jin City, who had joined the military because he got a woman pregnant.

And that woman wasn’t from an ordinary family, so eventually, Ye Fan had no choice but to be sent into the Guard.

Li Feng put his arm directly around Mu Yuyan’s waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Ye Fan frowned as he looked at Li Feng’s action, feeling irritated.

"Zhu Jun, who is this guy? Seems a bit arrogant."

Ye Fan looked scornfully at Li Feng, asking Zhu Jun.