Financial Performance - Revenue increased from RMB 10,878.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to RMB 18,146.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing a growth of 66.8%[4] - Gross profit rose from RMB 1,827.4 million to RMB 3,580.0 million, a growth of 95.9%, with a gross margin of 19.7%, up 2.9 percentage points from 16.8%[4] - Profit for the period increased by 131.7% from RMB 970.4 million to RMB 2,248.7 million[4] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 143.0% from RMB 586.9 million to RMB 1,426.3 million[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent increased from RMB 0.38 to RMB 0.92[6] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reached RMB 18,146,555, a significant increase of 67.1% compared to RMB 10,877,988 for the same period in 2024[13] - Nickel product sales accounted for RMB 17,286,951, representing a 64.9% increase from RMB 10,473,140 in the previous year[13] - The company's gross profit before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was RMB 2,396,356, up from RMB 1,379,117 in 2024, indicating a growth of 74.0%[14] - The company reported a net profit before tax of RMB 2,396,356 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 1,379,117 for the same period in 2024, reflecting a growth of 74.0%[14] - Net profit surged by 131.7% from RMB 970.4 million to RMB 2,248.7 million, with net profit margin rising from 8.9% to 12.4%[73] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company has decided not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025[4] - The company did not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025, but declared a final dividend of RMB 0.35 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, totaling approximately RMB 544,576,000[20] - The board has decided not to recommend an interim dividend for the six months ending June 30, 2025[91] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled RMB 27,964.4 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 25,357.7 million as of December 31, 2024[7] - Current assets increased to RMB 15,580.4 million from RMB 12,599.3 million[7] - Total liabilities increased from RMB 13,798.4 million to RMB 17,898.0 million, with interest-bearing bank and other borrowings rising from RMB 7,882.3 million to RMB 10,719.4 million[7] - Net assets amounted to RMB 19,303.8 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 17,682.6 million as of December 31, 2024[8] - Trade receivables as of June 30, 2025, amounted to RMB 1,650.6 million, up from RMB 1,410.7 million as of December 31, 2024[23] - The company's trade payables reached RMB 1,989.5 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 1,495.3 million at the end of 2024[27] - Current assets increased by 23.7% from RMB 12,599.3 million to RMB 15,580.4 million as of June 30, 2025[74] Production and Operations - The company continues to enhance its production efficiency at the Obi Island project in Indonesia, maintaining stable operations in its HPAL project[28] - The company’s wet smelting products, including nickel-cobalt hydroxide, saw significant production increases due to the full operation of the ONC project and the release of production from the KPS project[35] - The company has a total designed annual production capacity of 400,000 tons of nickel metal from its projects in Indonesia, with 120,000 tons from wet smelting and 280,000 tons from pyrometallurgical processes[34] - The company’s wet smelting project in Indonesia is fully operational, producing battery-grade nickel sulfate, cobalt sulfate, and electrolytic cobalt to meet market demand for high-performance battery materials[38] - The company is advancing the Obi project, which is crucial for future profit growth, with four production lines already operational and plans to release capacity for eight more lines[55] - The MHP refining project aims to process nickel-cobalt products into nickel sulfate and cobalt sulfate, enhancing product performance for electric vehicles and energy storage[56] - The company is implementing a wet method slag resource utilization demonstration project, converting waste into valuable products like rebar, benefiting from infrastructure development in Southeast Asia[57] - The company is enhancing its R&D capabilities and optimizing production processes to improve resource utilization efficiency and environmental performance[58] Market and Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on expanding high-value-added products through wet smelting and solidifying its foundation through pyrometallurgy[30] - The company plans to expand overseas markets and deepen cost-reduction measures to strengthen its core competitiveness in a complex macroeconomic environment[30] - The global nickel market is experiencing structural adjustments, with Indonesia holding 42% of the world's nickel reserves, which supports the company's strategic focus on nickel production[37] - The company is actively optimizing production processes and cost management to enhance profitability amid fluctuating nickel prices and trade uncertainties[41] - The company is implementing a strategy to dynamically adjust sales tactics in response to global nickel market supply and demand changes[41] - The company continues to expand its influence in the new energy vehicle sector, deepening strategic cooperation with leading global precursor and cathode material companies[52] - The company has established long-term supply relationships with top stainless steel manufacturers, reinforcing its market position in nickel product trading in China[53] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company is committed to maintaining strict corporate governance and has adhered to applicable codes throughout the reporting period[93] - The company has maintained a minimum public shareholding of approximately 15.31% since its listing date, as confirmed by the board of directors[97] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited interim results and financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2025[98] - The board of directors is composed of four executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a strong element of independence[94] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for directors' securities transactions and confirmed compliance during the reporting period[95] - The company has not established any off-balance-sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2025[90] Employee and Resource Management - The company has a total of 13,731 full-time employees as of June 30, 2025, with a focus on recruitment through job websites and campus hiring[89] - The company has utilized approximately 90.4% of the net proceeds from its global offering, amounting to about HKD 3,254.8 million, with remaining unutilized proceeds of HKD 345.6 million[92] - The company has no plans for significant investments or capital assets as of June 30, 2025[86] Financial Management - Financing costs rose by 23.2% from RMB 263.9 million to RMB 325.1 million, attributed to increased bank borrowings[69] - A financing agreement was established for up to $250 million in transitional financing, followed by a project financing agreement for up to $741 million and an operating capital financing agreement for up to $150 million[87] - Other income increased from RMB 404.8 million to RMB 859.6 million, mainly due to higher coal sales during the period[62] - Other income and gains rose by 65.6% from RMB 105.9 million to RMB 175.4 million, primarily due to an increase in interest income and government grants[65] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 12.3% from RMB 63.4 million to RMB 55.6 million, mainly due to optimized personnel structure[66] - Administrative expenses increased by 19.5% from RMB 490.2 million to RMB 585.9 million, driven by business expansion and increased employee costs[67]
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