股价开盘大跌，此前刚召开安全生产会议，中金黄金回应参观事故：涉事矿厂已停产

Incident Overview - On July 23, six students from Northeast University tragically fell into a flotation tank during a visit to a mining plant owned by Zhongjin Gold Co., Ltd., resulting in their deaths, while one teacher was injured [2][3] - The incident occurred at the Wunugutu Mountain Copper-Molybdenum Mine, a subsidiary of Zhongjin Gold, during a learning session on flotation technology [3] - Following the incident, the company expressed deep condolences and initiated emergency response measures, including halting operations at the affected plant [3][4] Company Background - Zhongjin Gold, established in 2000, is recognized as China's first publicly listed company specializing in gold production and is the only mining company in the country controlled by a central enterprise [5] - The company engages in geological exploration, mining, and smelting of gold and non-ferrous metals, with its core product being gold, alongside copper, silver, and sulfuric acid [5] Financial Performance - For 2024, Zhongjin Gold anticipates a production of 18.35 tons of gold, a decrease of 0.54 tons from 2023, while copper production is expected to increase significantly by 2077.28 tons to 82,000 tons [5] - The company reported a revenue of 65.556 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.01%, and a net profit of 3.386 billion yuan, up 13.71% from the previous year [5] Safety and Operational Measures - Zhongjin Gold has emphasized the importance of operational safety, aiming for zero accidents and risks, and has implemented various safety measures and improvements in its operations [6] - Notably, just weeks before the incident, the company held a safety production meeting to align development with safety protocols [4][6] Market Impact - Following the tragic event, Zhongjin Gold's stock price fell sharply, with a decline exceeding 7% on July 24 [4] - The company had previously been planning to expand its operations through acquisitions, indicating a focus on enhancing its gold business and addressing competitive challenges [6][7]