CKD Mines was incorporated in British Columbia in 2008, as a joint venture of Canada Zhonghe Investment Ltd., Shougang International (Canada) Investment Ltd., and Canadian Dehua International Mines Group Inc.

Canada Zhonghe Investment Ltd. is the subsidiary of Kailuan Energy Chemical Co. Ltd., a publicly-traded company on the Shanghai stock exchange, as a leading underground metallurgical coal mining company in China with over 138 years of experience. Kailuan has developed and refined a full range of underground mining technical methods that ensure environmental protection and safety.

Shougang International (Canada) Investment Ltd. is the subsidiary of Shougang Group, one of the top steel maker in China. Shougang holds business interests across the world including in the Canada, United States, Peru, Australia, Korea, United Arab Emirates, and many other countries.

Canadian Dehua International Mines Group Inc. is a mining company engaged in mine investment and development with its head office in Vancouver, BC.