Summary of Zijin Mining Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Zijin Mining - **Industry**: Mining (Gold, Copper, Lithium) Key Financial Highlights - **Revenue**: 221.1 billion CNY for the first three quarters, up 55% year-on-year [2][3] - **Net Profit**: 34.1 billion CNY, a 44% increase year-on-year [2][3] - **Operating Cash Flow**: 52.1 billion CNY, up 44% year-on-year [2][3] - **Cash Balance**: 61.5 billion CNY at the end of the period [2][3] - **Debt Ratio**: Decreased to 53%, down 2.18 percentage points from the previous year [3] Gold Business Performance - **Gold Production**: 65 tons, a 20% increase year-on-year [2][5] - **Third Quarter Gold Production**: 24 tons [5] - **Zijin Gold International IPO**: Successfully listed in Hong Kong, raising 28.7 billion HKD, making it the largest gold IPO globally [2][5] - **Future Gold Production Target**: Aiming for 100-110 tons by 2028, with expected production of nearly 50 tons in 2025 after the acquisition of the Akin Mine [6][5] Cost and Profitability - **Sales Cost Increase**: Unit sales costs have risen, but gross margins remain high [7][8] - **Gold Ingot Gross Margin**: 55.8% [7] - **Copper Products Gross Margins**: Copper concentrate at 64.77%, electrolytic copper at 47.21% [8] Copper Production Outlook - **2025 Copper Production Target**: Originally planned for 1.15 million tons, now expected to be around 1.1 million tons [14][15] - **2028 Copper Production Goal**: Targeting 1.5 to 1.6 million tons, with growth driven by projects in Tibet and other regions [14][15] Lithium Strategy - **Lithium Production**: Significant focus on lithium, with projects in Tibet and Argentina [4][16] - **Cost Control**: Lithium production costs range from 35,000 to 60,000 CNY per ton depending on the project [20][21] Market Trends and Future Outlook - **Gold Price Trends**: Gold prices have increased by 61% in 2025, with significant volatility expected [13] - **Copper Market Dynamics**: Anticipated price increase to over 12,000 USD per ton due to supply constraints and rising demand [22] - **Cost Management**: Company plans to optimize internal management and control costs through technological innovation [19] Additional Insights - **Non-Recurring Income**: Approximately 2.07 billion CNY in non-recurring income for the third quarter, primarily from financial asset changes [25] - **Profit Contribution**: Gold and copper each contributed about 38.5% to the overall profit in the third quarter [26] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, highlighting Zijin Mining's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market outlook.

国际金价的上涨，成为了紫金矿业盈利、市值提升最好的催化剂。 紫金矿业上周末披露的三季报显示，当期归母净利润增长55.5%至378.6亿元，其中第三季度净利润达到145.7亿元，再次刷新历史最好成绩。 而就公司两大主营产品铜、金价格走势来看，年内金价涨幅明显大于铜价，这使得今年公司黄金业务利润占比不断提升。"2025前三季度矿产金占集团毛 利比例已提升至40.4%，成为公司第一大盈利来源。"西部证券指出。 10月以来，国际金价仍在不断走高，使紫金矿业的上述业绩驱动逻辑得以持续，甚至不排除四季度盈利进一步增长的可能。 三季报披露后，包括西部证券在内的机构亦将紫金矿业全年盈利预期上调至510亿元，预计公司今年净利润甚至有望杀入A股前20。 强劲的业绩增长，也刺激着紫金矿业等黄金企业股价不断走高。自然资源部近期转发文章显示，在全球最大的50家矿企中，今年涨幅居前的企业大多为金 银企业，紫金矿业年内涨幅也远超必和必拓、力拓。 不过，四季度以来，二级市场出现了一些新的变化，黄金股不再跟随金价继续上涨。 10月初至今，伦敦金现货继续冲高，紫金矿业、山东黄金等个股则是冲高回落，股价与金价出现了阶段性背离。 利润"含金量"提升 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining has reported significant revenue and profit growth for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by soaring gold and silver prices, as well as moderate copper sales growth [2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Zijin Mining's revenue increased by 10.33% year-on-year to 254.2 billion RMB, while the net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 43.71% to 34.1 billion RMB [2]. - In Q3 2025, revenue rose by 8.14% year-on-year to 86.5 billion RMB, and the net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 50.37% to 12.5 billion RMB [6]. Gold and Silver Business - Gold production increased by 19.68% year-on-year to 64.95 tons, exceeding the annual target, with significant contributions from newly acquired and commissioned mines [3]. - The sales volume of gold bars rose by 19.88% to 34.43 tons, and the sales price increased by 44.42%, leading to a gross margin improvement of 11.22 percentage points to 55.79% [3]. - Silver production grew by 2.16% to 327.58 tons, with a sales price increase of 31.81%, resulting in a gross margin rise of 6.34 percentage points to 66.08% [4]. Copper Business - Copper concentrate sales increased by 5.78% to 496,800 tons, but the gross margin slightly declined by 1.81 percentage points to 64.77% due to rising costs [5]. International Operations - Zijin Gold International, a subsidiary, was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, achieving a market capitalization of approximately 381.4 billion HKD, which is 43.88% of Zijin Mining's H-share market value [8]. - For the first three quarters, Zijin Gold International reported revenue of 3.415 billion USD (approximately 243.31 billion RMB) and a net profit of 905 million USD (approximately 64.48 billion RMB) [8]. Market Reaction - Despite strong financial results, the stock prices of Zijin Mining and Zijin Gold International fell, attributed to a recent decline in gold prices [9][11]. - The overall market for gold stocks experienced a downturn, with other companies like Chifeng Jilong Gold and Lingbao Gold also seeing significant declines [12]. Conclusion - Zijin Mining demonstrated robust operational capabilities with over 250 billion RMB in revenue and over 50% net profit growth, while Zijin Gold International showcased its investment value with a doubling market cap and superior profit margins [13].

花旗发表研报指，紫金矿业首九个月净收入总计379亿元，按年增长55%，经常性净利润总计341亿元， 按年增长44%。今年第三季净利润为146亿元，按年增长57%及按季增长11%，高于该行预估，主要因公 允价值变动收益。花旗更新对紫金矿业模型，将H股目标价从26.3港元上调至39港元，A股目标价从23.9 元上调至35.5元，同维持"买入"评级，并开启90天正面催化剂观察。花旗将紫金矿业2025至2027财年各 年盈利预测分别上调至18%、37%、23%，至510亿、635亿及686亿元，因铜及金价格预测上调及金销售 量预测上调。 ...

花旗发表研报指，紫金矿业首九个月净收入总计379亿元，按年增长55%，经常性净利润总计341亿元， 按年增长44%。今年第三季净利润为146亿元，按年增长57%及按季增长11%，高于该行预估，主要因公 允价值变动收益。 花旗更新对紫金矿业模型，将H股目标价从26.3港元上调至39港元，A股目标价从23.9元上调至35.5元， 同维持"买入"评级，并开启90天正面催化剂观察。花旗将紫金矿业2025至2027财年各年盈利预测分别上 调至18%、37%、23%，至510亿、635亿及686亿元，因铜及金价格预测上调及金销售量预测上调。 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price of 43.69 CNY, based on a PE valuation of 17X for comparable companies in 2026 [3][5]. Core Views - The company is expected to benefit from rising gold and copper prices, with a solid foundation for performance growth due to resource expansion [2][10]. - The forecasted earnings per share for 2025-2027 are 1.84, 2.57, and 3.01 CNY, respectively, reflecting an upward adjustment from previous estimates [3]. - The company’s revenue is projected to grow significantly, with a 30.5% increase in 2025, followed by 18.4% in 2026 and 7.6% in 2027 [4][10]. Financial Performance Summary - Revenue (CNY million): 293,403 in 2023, projected to reach 396,103 in 2025, 468,920 in 2026, and 504,583 in 2027, with year-on-year growth rates of 8.5%, 30.5%, 18.4%, and 7.6% respectively [4]. - Operating profit (CNY million): Expected to grow from 31,937 in 2023 to 73,287 in 2025, and 103,328 in 2026, with significant growth rates of 52.9% in 2024 and 50.1% in 2025 [4]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company (CNY million): Forecasted to increase from 21,119 in 2023 to 48,860 in 2025, and 68,199 in 2026, with growth rates of 51.8% in 2024 and 52.4% in 2025 [4]. - Gross margin is expected to improve from 15.8% in 2023 to 22.5% in 2025, and net margin from 7.2% to 12.3% in the same period [4]. Market Performance - The company's stock price as of October 17, 2025, is 30.17 CNY, with a 52-week high of 32.65 CNY and a low of 14.67 CNY [5]. - The company has shown strong absolute performance over various time frames, including a 59.43% increase over three months and a 79.97% increase over twelve months [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the company [3][5]. Core Views - The company achieved record high performance in Q3 2025, with significant growth in both revenue and net profit driven by rising gold prices and production [1][2]. - The gold segment has become the largest profit contributor, with a gross profit margin of 45.7% in Q3 2025, surpassing the copper segment [2][25]. - The company is focused on continuous exploration and resource expansion, alongside strategic acquisitions to enhance production capabilities [3]. Summary by Sections 1. Event - The company released its Q3 2025 report, showing a revenue of 254.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.33%, and a net profit of 37.864 billion yuan, up 55.45% year-on-year [1][8]. 2. Revenue and Profit Growth - In Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of 86.489 billion yuan, an 8.1% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 14.572 billion yuan, reflecting a 57.1% year-on-year growth [1][2]. 3. Profitability Breakdown - The gross profit margin for the company increased to 24.93% in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by rising prices of key metals [23]. - The gold segment's gross profit margin increased significantly, contributing to the overall profit growth [25]. 4. Cost and Expenses - The company experienced a 5.35 billion yuan increase in operating expenses in Q3 2025, with total expenses reaching 38.51 billion yuan [35]. 5. Non-Recurring Profits - Non-recurring profits increased by 6.91 billion yuan in Q3 2025, primarily due to fair value changes and asset disposals [45][51]. 6. Cash Flow - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of 23.278 billion yuan in Q3 2025, indicating strong cash flow generation [58]. 7. Project Progress - The company successfully spun off its subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, which listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately 28.7 billion HKD [15].

瑞银发表报告指，紫金矿业第三季净利润146亿元，按年增57%；经常性利润125亿元，按年增50%。核 心盈利基本符合市场预期，而非经常性收益则超出市场预期。瑞银预期投资者对紫金业绩反应正面，评 级"买入"，目标价为47.4港元。 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [4] Core Views - The company's profitability in the gold sector continues to strengthen, achieving a record high in quarterly performance [1][2] - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported revenue of 254.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.3%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 37.86 billion yuan, up 55.4% year-on-year [1][4] - The gold production volume for the first nine months of 2025 reached 64.9 tons, a 19.7% increase year-on-year, with the third quarter alone contributing 23.8 tons, a 26.0% increase year-on-year [2] - The unit gross profit for gold increased by 64.8% to 451.7 yuan per gram in the first three quarters of 2025, with a gross margin of 62.7% [2] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, the company achieved revenue of 86.49 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.1%, and a net profit of 14.57 billion yuan, up 57.1% year-on-year [1][4] - The company expects EPS for 2025-2027 to be 1.94, 2.41, and 2.60 yuan respectively, with corresponding P/E ratios of 16, 13, and 12 [3] Gold Segment - The gold segment has become the largest source of profit for the company, contributing 40.4% to the group's gross profit [2] - The increase in gold production is attributed to new acquisitions and enhanced processing capabilities at various mines [2] Copper Segment - The copper production volume for the first nine months of 2025 was 830,000 tons, a 5.1% increase year-on-year, despite a slight decline in Q3 due to flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine [3] - The unit gross profit for copper in Q3 was 38,000 yuan per ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.8% [3]