Overview of Work Stoppage - The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Chongqing Guangcheng Building Materials Co., Ltd., and its building materials division hold mining rights for limestone resources in Jiangjia Town, Banan District, Chongqing, primarily engaged in open-pit limestone mining and production of sand and gravel aggregates for the company's concrete production [1] - As of March 9, 2025, the Chongqing section of the Yuxiang High-speed Railway has entered the joint debugging and testing phase, leading to a prohibition on blasting in certain mining areas, which has been complied with, while other mining operations continue normally [1] - The limestone resources have been largely depleted, and the company plans to gradually cease operations based on the actual production conditions of its subsidiaries and initiate pit closure procedures as per regulations [1] Impact on the Company - The high-speed railway has caused the company’s subsidiaries to complete mining operations ahead of schedule, leading to a gradual transition to work stoppage [2] - The company is currently conducting surveys and confirmations of unmined mineral resources and is in discussions with local authorities regarding the future handling of these areas, with final outcomes still under negotiation [2] - The limestone resources are primarily used for the company’s concrete production, and despite the depletion of resources, the company has established a stable procurement system for sand and gravel aggregates, ensuring no significant impact on its main business operations [2] - The current market price for sand and gravel aggregates in Chongqing remains low, and the company’s procurement volume is closely tied to its concrete production, indicating that the impact from the high-speed railway encroachment is not expected to result in significant losses [2] - The company will comply with legal requirements for pit closure, manage employee placements, and fulfill environmental restoration responsibilities to ensure smooth and orderly progress in closure and reclamation work [2]
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