Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 1,706,108, a decrease of 0.7% from RMB 1,715,623 in 2023[13]. - Gross profit for 2024 was RMB 885,131, representing a gross profit margin of 51.9%, down from 55.0% in 2023[13]. - Profit and total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 440,229, a decline of 12.7% compared to RMB 504,193 in 2023[13]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 27.51 in 2024 from RMB 31.51 in 2023[13]. - The Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB 1,706.1 million, representing a slight decline of approximately 0.6% from approximately RMB 1,715.6 million last year[32]. - Gross profit was approximately RMB 885.1 million, with a gross profit margin of approximately 51.9%, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.3% and 3.1 percentage points respectively compared to the previous year[32]. - The Group's net profit for the year was approximately RMB 440.2 million, a decrease of approximately 12.7% YoY from RMB 504.2 million in 2023, primarily due to a decline in clean coal prices[118]. - The gross profit decreased from approximately RMB 944.3 million in 2023 to approximately RMB 885.1 million in 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 6.3% year-on-year[104]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to RMB 4,859,031 in 2024, up from RMB 4,329,247 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 12.2%[13]. - Total liabilities rose to RMB 1,703,122 in 2024, compared to RMB 1,541,071 in 2023, marking an increase of 10.5%[13]. - The gearing ratio increased to 37.6% in 2024 from 32.8% in 2023[13]. - Bank borrowings as of December 31, 2024, totaled approximately RMB 711.3 million, secured by the Group's bills receivables and mining rights, compared to RMB 672.1 million in 2023[162]. - Secured other borrowings from factoring of bills receivables increased to approximately RMB 475.6 million, compared to approximately RMB 241.8 million in 2023[131]. - The Group recorded net current liabilities of approximately RMB 265.7 million as of December 31, 2024, but management believes there will be sufficient working capital to meet operational needs in the foreseeable future[144]. Production and Sales - The Group's raw coal production increased by approximately 10.6% to about 1,705 thousand tonnes in 2024, up from approximately 1,542 thousand tonnes in the previous year[31]. - Total sales volume of coal products rose by approximately 15.6% to around 1,416 thousand tonnes, compared to approximately 1,225 thousand tonnes last year[31]. - The total raw coal production for the year was approximately 1,705 thousand tonnes, with year-on-year increases of approximately 12.1%, 12.2%, and 6.4% from the Hongguo, Baogushan, and Xiejiahegou mines respectively[93]. - The total sales volume of coal products increased by approximately 15.6% year-on-year to approximately 1,416 thousand tonnes, up from approximately 1,225 thousand tonnes in 2023[97]. - The average selling price of clean coal decreased by approximately 7.5% year-on-year to approximately RMB 1,780 per tonne, while middling coal's average selling price increased by approximately 24.3% to RMB 399 per tonne[96][98]. Management and Leadership - Mr. Yu Bangping, the Chairman, has over 33 years of experience in the coal mining industry and has been with the Group since its founding in 1990[41]. - Mr. Yu Zhilong was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in April 2023, bringing a background in business management and mining engineering[45]. - Mr. Li Xuezhong, the Chief Operating Officer, has extensive experience in corporate management and joined the Group in 2018[46]. - Mr. Lau Kai Ming, the Chief Financial Officer, has a strong background in financial management and auditing, having joined the Group in 2021[47]. - The leadership team includes experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in mining and business management, ensuring strategic oversight[42]. Strategic Focus and Development - The Group aims to enhance its operational efficiency and sustainability in response to evolving external conditions[40]. - The Group's strategic planning focuses on sustainable development and adapting to regulatory changes in the mining sector[38]. - The Group is committed to high-quality development in the mining sector, aligning with the "Fukang Jingkai" policy in Guizhou Province, which emphasizes efficiency in resource utilization[38]. - The Company plans to explore strategies for cost reduction and efficiency improvement to ensure sustainable development amid ongoing pricing pressures[35]. - The transition towards greener operations is encouraged under the dual carbon policy, prompting coal enterprises to modernize processes and adopt sustainable practices[73]. Employee and Operational Costs - The Group's total staff costs, including Directors' remuneration, were approximately RMB 112.3 million for the year, compared to RMB 89.7 million in 2023[152]. - Employee costs for the year amounted to approximately RMB 112.3 million, up from RMB 89.7 million in 2023, reflecting a significant increase[156]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 20.0% YoY to approximately RMB 160.9 million, mainly due to higher staff-related costs[114]. Market Conditions and Challenges - China's GDP surpassed RMB 130 trillion for the first time in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.0%[25]. - The slowdown in infrastructure investment growth has negatively impacted the demand for coking coal in Guizhou, the province with the largest coal resources in Southern China[73]. - The coal mining industry faces challenges due to declining steel consumption linked to the underperformance of the real estate market[72]. - The Group's management emphasizes the importance of innovation and environmental responsibility for gaining a competitive edge in the evolving energy landscape[73]. Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare a dividend per share for 2024, down from HK 5.00 in 2023[13]. - The Group does not recommend the payment of any final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to HK 5.00 cents per share in 2023[158]. - Distributable reserves as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 9.8 million, a significant decrease from RMB 92.1 million in 2023[171].
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