On January 21, leaders from the Fiji Immigration Department visited the Vatukoula Gold Mines for a research inspection. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Xia Keyan, accompanied them throughout the visit. Both sides held in-depth discussions on handling work visas for Chinese personnel.

On January 8, the Fiji Vatukoula Gold Mines convened a "Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology Results Presentation and Treatment Plan Conference," focusing on the core safety challenge of underground water accumulation. Sun Yingxiang, Deputy General Manager of Zhaojin Gold and General Manager of the Vatukoula Gold Mines, attended the meeting and oversaw the deployment of related tasks.