HONG KONG (S&P Global Ratings) July 27, 2020--S&P Global Ratings today said that it has withdrawn its 'BB-' long-term issuer credit rating on CITIC Resources Holdings Ltd. (CITIC Resources) at the company's request. The stable outlook at the time of withdrawal reflects our view that CITIC Resources is a strategically important subsidiary of CITIC Group Corp. and will receive extraordinary group support when needed. CITIC Resources is primarily engaged in crude oil production, aluminum smelting, coal, and the import and export of commodities. The Hong Kong-based company is also engaged in manganese production, bauxite mining, and alumina refining through its associates CITIC Dameng Holdings Ltd. and Alumina Ltd. General Criteria: Group Rating Methodology, July 1, 2019 Criteria Corporates