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Company Overview - Zijin Gold International Limited has submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an IPO, with Morgan Stanley and CITIC Securities as joint sponsors [1] - The company is a leading global gold mining firm formed by consolidating all gold mines owned by Zijin Mining outside of China, focusing on exploration, mining, processing, refining, and sales of gold [1] - Zijin Gold International holds interests in eight gold mines located in resource-rich areas such as Central Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa, including the Tajikistan Jilau/Talco Gold Mine and the Kyrgyzstan Left Bank Gold Mine [1] Financial Performance - The all-in sustaining cost (AISC) for Zijin Gold International in 2024 is projected to be $1,458 per ounce, ranking sixth highest among the bottom tier of the top fifteen global gold mining companies [2] - The mining costs per ton of ore extracted from the company's six operational mines were $38.6, $31.0, and $33.3 for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [2] - Revenue for Zijin Gold International was $1.818 billion, $2.262 billion, and $2.989 billion for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.2%, primarily from gold sales [2] - The profit attributable to the parent company was $183.7 million, $230.4 million, and $481.4 million for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, with a CAGR of 61.9% [2] Industry Outlook - The global gold mining industry is expected to benefit from rising gold prices and increasing demand, as the average annual gold price has risen approximately 35% from 2020 to 2024 [2] - The discovery of high-quality gold mines has become increasingly difficult due to reduced exploration budgets, leading to a significant decline in the speed and scale of new large gold mine discoveries [2] - The ongoing decline in gold ore grades and rising extraction costs are anticipated to provide further long-term support for gold prices, enhancing the investment potential of the gold mining sector [2]