Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the company's revenue was approximately RMB 114.6 million, a slight increase of 0.1% compared to RMB 114.5 million for the same period in 2021[8]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 77.2 million, up from RMB 70.0 million in 2021, reflecting a gross margin increase from 61.2% to 67.4%[13]. - Profit before tax increased to RMB 58.6 million from RMB 49.4 million, indicating a strong operational performance despite market challenges[8]. - Net profit attributable to the owners of the company was RMB 44.9 million, representing a 22.0% increase from RMB 36.8 million in the previous year[8]. - Operating profit increased to RMB 59,416 thousand, up from RMB 52,279 thousand year-over-year, reflecting a growth of approximately 13.4%[115]. - The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of RMB 0.04, down from RMB 0.05 in the previous year[115]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 676,948 thousand, an increase from RMB 622,664 thousand as of December 31, 2021[120]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 259,969 thousand from RMB 234,480 thousand at the end of the previous year, indicating a rise of approximately 10.9%[123]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to RMB 109,844 thousand from RMB 235,593 thousand at the end of 2021, reflecting a decline of about 53.4%[120]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from gold mine hazardous waste treatment services decreased by approximately 21.4% year-on-year, from about RMB 50.0 million to approximately RMB 39.3 million[37]. - Sales of recycled products accounted for 59.4% of total revenue, increasing from 49.9% in the previous year[32]. - Revenue from hazardous waste treatment services decreased to RMB 39,315 thousand in the first half of 2022, down 21.4% from RMB 50,045 thousand in the same period of 2021[184]. - Revenue from the sale of recycled products increased to RMB 68,009 thousand in the first half of 2022, up 19.0% from RMB 57,161 thousand in the same period of 2021[184]. - Major customer A contributed RMB 30,330 thousand to total revenue in the first half of 2022, an increase from RMB 23,784 thousand in the same period of 2021[199]. Operational Developments - The company is focusing on the research and development of gold tailings resource recovery technologies, collaborating with Yantai University on low-carbon recovery techniques[14]. - The project on the recovery of sulfur iron resources from gold tailings received a second-class award from the China Environmental Protection Federation for technological progress[14]. - The new product production line is expected to start operations around Q2 2023, with an annual capacity of approximately 240,000 tons[18]. - The company plans to establish a resource comprehensive research laboratory to foster innovation in resource utilization[27]. Financial Management - The company's financing costs netted approximately RMB 0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of about 69.0% from RMB 2.9 million for the same period in 2021[47]. - Income tax expenses rose to approximately RMB 13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, up about 7.9% from RMB 12.6 million for the same period in 2021[54]. - The actual tax rate decreased from approximately 25.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2021, to about 23.3% for the same period in 2022, mainly due to a reduction in tax losses[54]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from financing activities of RMB 8,759,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net outflow of RMB 25,245,000 in the same period of 2021[150]. - The company’s cash flow from financing activities was significantly improved, indicating a positive shift in financial management strategies[150]. Challenges and Risks - The average procurement cost of raw materials has increased due to inflationary pressures from monetary easing and the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic[10]. - The hazardous waste disposal industry is facing significant challenges, including increased competition and declining disposal prices[10]. - The group will closely monitor foreign exchange risks and consider hedging for significant foreign currency risks if necessary[66]. - The risk management policy has remained unchanged since the end of last year, focusing on minimizing potential adverse impacts on financial performance[178]. Corporate Governance - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance standards and has not engaged in any purchase, sale, or redemption of its listed securities during the reporting period[94]. - The group has no significant changes in its capital structure, which consists solely of ordinary shares[68]. - The group does not have a foreign exchange hedging policy, as the board believes that foreign exchange fluctuations do not significantly impact business operations or financial performance[66]. Employee and Shareholder Information - The group employed 186 employees as of June 30, 2022, with total employee costs amounting to approximately RMB 9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022[82]. - The board did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2022[81]. - The company has adopted a share option plan effective from October 23, 2021, valid until October 23, 2031, allowing the issuance of up to 100,000,000 shares, which is 10% of the total issued shares as of the mid-term report date[85]. - No share options have been granted since the adoption of the share option plan, and there are no unexercised options as of June 30, 2022[93].

Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2021, the company reported revenue of approximately RMB 257.0 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.1%[26] - The net profit for the same period was approximately RMB 85.6 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.4%[26] - The company's total assets as of December 31, 2021, amounted to RMB 622.7 million, up from RMB 434.5 million in 2020[20] - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 234.5 million in 2021 from RMB 328.4 million in 2020, indicating improved financial stability[20] - The total equity of the company increased significantly to RMB 388.2 million in 2021, compared to RMB 106.1 million in 2020[20] - The gross profit for the year was RMB 166.6 million, which is a 34.4% increase from RMB 123.9 million in 2020[18] - Profit before income tax for 2021 was RMB 117.1 million, representing a growth of 21.4% compared to RMB 96.5 million in 2020[18] - Adjusted net profit for the same period was approximately RMB 99.8 million, reflecting a 29.0% increase compared to the previous year[48] - Gross profit rose from approximately RMB 123.9 million in 2020 to approximately RMB 166.6 million in 2021, with the gross profit margin increasing from 60.3% to 64.8%[49] - The Group's gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2021, was approximately RMB 166.6 million, an increase of approximately 34.5% from RMB 123.9 million in 2020[86] - The overall gross profit margin increased from approximately 60.3% in 2020 to approximately 64.8% in 2021, driven by higher selling prices of recycled products[86] Market Strategy and Growth - The company aims to expand its market presence and enhance its product offerings in the coming years[26] - The increase in revenue was attributed to active business expansion and improved customer relationships, alongside strong market demand for downstream products[48] - The Group aims to enhance its competitiveness through technological innovation and collaboration with industry units and research institutions[27][31] - The Group plans to optimize the development of the industry chain and expand its product mix to capture market opportunities[36][38] - The Group aims to capture more market share by leveraging its strong treatment capacity in the hazardous waste treatment sector[66] - The Group's strategy includes continuous enhancement of research and development capabilities to achieve high utilization rates of gold mine hazardous wastes[69] - The Group is focused on technological innovation to strengthen market competitiveness and expand its product portfolio[72] Challenges and Responses - The impact of COVID-19 and inflationary pressures were noted as challenges faced during the year, yet the company managed to achieve remarkable results[26] - The Group aims to enhance its hazardous waste treatment capacity in response to the consolidation of gold resources, which is expected to increase demand for centralized hazardous waste treatment[66] - The development plan from Shandong Province emphasizes a new industrial landscape focusing on gold, which will optimize product structure and significantly raise safety and environmental protection standards[66] Research and Development - The company continues to focus on technological advancements and new product development to drive future growth[26] - The company successfully acquired land use rights for three parcels of industrial land totaling approximately 533,300 sq.m. in Yinhai Chemical Industrial Park, enhancing production capacity and R&D capabilities[55] - The company's research project on gold tailings recycling was recognized as a scientific achievement and awarded the Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, reflecting its commitment to circular economy development[57] - The company signed a collaboration agreement to establish a Solid Waste Resource Utilisation Engineering Research Centre, promoting technological development in solid waste resource utilization[58] - Five additional patents were obtained during the reporting period, enhancing the company's technological capabilities in hazardous waste treatment and resource utilization[59] - The Group is committed to strengthening its research and development capabilities by planning to build an integrated resources research laboratory to improve product quality and resource utilization[72] Financial Stability and Management - As of 31 December 2021, the Group had net current assets of approximately RMB 242.7 million, a significant increase from RMB 9.8 million in 2020[122] - The gearing ratio as of 31 December 2021 was approximately 35.4%, a decrease from 136.0% in 2020, indicating improved financial stability[122] - Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 December 2021 amounted to approximately RMB 235.6 million, supporting operational and capital needs[123] - The Group had no capital commitments as of 31 December 2021, compared to approximately RMB 3.4 million in 2020[117] - Total net book value of assets pledged to secure bank borrowings was approximately RMB 142.4 million as of 31 December 2021, down from RMB 147.7 million in 2020[117] - The Group does not currently have a hedging policy on foreign exchange risk, as exposure is considered not significant[120] - There were no material contingent liabilities as of 31 December 2021, and the Group is not involved in any significant legal proceedings[117] Corporate Governance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and transparency in its operations[140] - The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and is committed to high standards of corporate governance to safeguard shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[174] - The Board consists of six Directors, including three executive Directors and three independent non-executive Directors, ensuring compliance with Listing Rules[181] - The roles of the chairman and chief executive officer are separated, with Mr. Liu as Chairman and Mr. Zhan as CEO, maintaining independence and accountability[177] - The Company has established a Board Diversity Policy to enhance performance through a balanced mix of experiences and backgrounds among Board members[190] - Each independent non-executive Director has confirmed their independence, satisfying the requirements of the Listing Rules[188] - The Company has arranged appropriate liability insurance for Directors, which will be reviewed annually[171] - Newly appointed Directors receive necessary induction and training to understand the Company's operations and their responsibilities[199] - The Nomination Committee is responsible for implementing and reviewing the Board Diversity Policy[192] - The Company complies with the Model Code for securities transactions by Directors, ensuring adherence to required standards[198] Management Team - Mr. Liu Zeming has over 10 years of experience in the metal ore waste processing industry and has been the executive director and general manager of HC Mining since April 2011[127] - Mr. Zhan Yirong has more than 10 years of corporate management experience in the gold mine hazardous waste treatment industry and has been the general manager of HC Mining and HC Environmental since January 2017[132] - Mr. Sheng Haiyan has over 29 years of experience in the chemical industry and has been responsible for overall research and development and technical management since his appointment as executive director on April 8, 2021[135] - The company has a strong focus on research and development, with Mr. Sheng leading the technical team since December 2012[135] - The management team has a diverse background, with experience in various sectors including real estate and stone raw materials trading, contributing to a well-rounded strategic approach[128] - The company is pursuing a doctorate in Business Administration for continuous improvement in management practices[132] - The board includes members with diverse backgrounds in law, finance, and environmental management, ensuring comprehensive oversight and governance[141]