what a great announcement, page-12

We have not been given a name.

We have been given snippets of information that if someone did some skilful research might turn up some possibe answers.

It just depends how many mining companies / groups are there in China that have a turnover of $3 billion (was the figure mentioned wasn't it ?). That also have some arrangement in Africa with some mining operation there To quote from the Dec Quarterly :
" The members of the delegation expressed great interest in investing outside of China and in Republic’s
prospects in particular. This company has two investments already outside of China, both in Africa. The
delegation travelled to Australia with the sole purpose of visiting the Company to view its projects and hold
preliminary discussions on a possible involvement with Republic. A follow-up visit has already been agreed
and will take place in the New Year.
The delegation was particularly interested in the Company’s gold projects in Far North Queensland and in the
Burraga Copper Project"

And from the 12 Dec 2007 Announcement :
"This mining group has an annual turnover of approximately AUD$3B."

JK has described it as a "major" Chinese mining company.