金石资源集团股份有限公司2025年第一季度报告

Core Viewpoint - The company, Jins Resources Group Co., Ltd., has released its 2024 annual report, highlighting significant financial performance and strategic developments in the mining and fluorochemical sectors. Company Overview - Jins Resources is a specialized mining company focused on the investment and development of strategic mineral resources, particularly fluorite, since its establishment in 2001 [6][7]. - The company has expanded its business into downstream fluorochemical and lithium battery materials since 2021, achieving breakthroughs in resource recycling [6]. Industry Context - Fluorite is classified as a strategic mineral in China and is recognized as a world-class scarce resource, similar to rare earth elements [8][9][10]. - The global distribution of fluorite resources shows that China holds the largest reserves, with an increase from 67 million tons to 86 million tons, representing over 50% of the world's total [11][12]. Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 2.75 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 45.17%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 26.33% to 257 million yuan [26]. - The decline in net profit is attributed to increased costs from safety and environmental investments and a decrease in sales volume from self-owned mines [23][24]. Profit Distribution - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.50 yuan per share and issue 4 bonus shares for every 10 shares held, with total cash dividends amounting to approximately 89.96 million yuan, representing 35% of the net profit [4][5][36][37]. Business Model - The company's operations encompass mining, processing, and sales of fluorite products, with a focus on integrating mining and fluorochemical production [15][18]. - The company has established stable partnerships with downstream customers for its fluorite products, ensuring a consistent market presence [20][21]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively involved in resource recycling and has made significant progress in utilizing difficult-to-process resources, particularly in collaboration with other firms [17]. - The company’s subsidiary, Jins Ebo Fluorochemical, has developed a production line for anhydrous hydrofluoric acid, positioning itself as a leader in the industry [15].