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华钰矿业: 北京德恒(济南)律师事务所关于西藏华钰矿业股份有限公司2024年年度报告的信息披露监管问询函的回复

Core Viewpoint - The company, Tibet Huayu Mining Co., Ltd., has responded to the regulatory inquiry regarding its 2024 annual report, addressing concerns about its financial practices, particularly related to interest expenses and related party transactions [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of the end of the reporting period, the company's cash balance was 298 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 70.29% [2]. - The company had interest-bearing liabilities totaling 506 million yuan, with interest expenses of 69.28 million yuan, significantly exceeding interest income of 2.02 million yuan, indicating a high average interest rate of approximately 9% on liabilities compared to an average return of 1.2% on cash [2]. Related Party Transactions - The company has provided financial assistance to its subsidiary, Tal Aluminum Industry, involving a non-controlling shareholder, Tajik Aluminum Company, with a cumulative amount of 9.39 million yuan and a year-end balance of 10.41 million yuan [2]. - The company clarified the background of transactions with Tajik Aluminum Company, including the interest rate of 13% on a loan of 1.35 million USD for a one-year term, which was approved by the board of directors [4][5]. Compliance with Regulations - The company stated that the decision-making and disclosure processes for the financial assistance provided to Tajik Aluminum Company complied with the Shanghai Stock Exchange's regulations and internal governance rules [6][10]. - The loan amount of 1.36 million somoni in 2024 represented 0.3241% of the company's audited net assets, thus not requiring shareholder meeting approval [9][10]. Internal Control and Audit - The company maintained effective internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, according to the internal control evaluation report and the audit report from the accounting firm [10].