Western Region Gold (SH:601069) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-05-08 23:49Core Viewpoint - Western Gold (601069.SH) plans to acquire 100% equity of Xinjiang Meisheng from its controlling shareholder, Xinjiang Nonferrous, to eliminate potential competition and enhance the company's independence [1][3][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition will be financed through the company's own funds and loans, making Xinjiang Meisheng a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Gold upon completion [1][3]. - Xinjiang Meisheng owns the Katerbaasu gold-copper polymetallic mine project, which has a proven ore reserve of 25.67 million tons, including 7.87 tons of gold resources [1][5]. - The project is expected to achieve a production scale of 4,000 tons per day, with an annual output of 120,000 tons of ore and approximately 3.3 tons of gold, projected to commence production in the second half of 2025 [5]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, Western Gold achieved a record revenue of approximately 7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 56.68%, with net profit turning positive at 290 million yuan [7]. - The company produced 9.59 tons of gold in 2024, exceeding its annual target by 5.37%, and experienced significant growth in revenue across its gold, manganese, and beryllium segments [6][7]. - The revenue from the gold segment reached 5.506 billion yuan, up 77.84% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 7.36%, an increase of 11.11 percentage points [6].