Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-06 07:37Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. is a leading player in the non-ferrous metal mining industry, focusing on the production of various metals including molybdenum, tungsten, cobalt, and copper, with significant market positions globally [2][6]. Company Overview - The company is one of the top five molybdenum producers and the largest tungsten producer globally, as well as the second-largest cobalt and niobium producer, and a leading copper producer [2]. - Luoyang Molybdenum also ranks as the second-largest phosphate fertilizer producer in Brazil, holding 100% indirect equity in the CIL phosphate mine, covering the entire phosphate industry chain [2]. Recent Performance - On August 6, the company's stock rose by 1.39%, with a trading volume of 1.449 billion yuan and a market capitalization of 203.46 billion yuan [1]. - For the first quarter of 2025, the company reported a revenue of 46.006 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.25% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 90.47% to 3.946 billion yuan [7]. Production and Capacity - The company has a 30% stake in the 60,000-ton nickel metal wet smelting project in Indonesia, which commenced production in December last year and is currently ramping up capacity [2]. - The NPM copper-gold mine in Australia, where the company holds an 80% interest, produced 16,000 ounces of gold in 2022, with a production guidance of 25,000 to 27,000 ounces for 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 56% to 69% [2]. Financial Metrics - The average trading cost of the company's shares is 7.63 yuan, with the stock price approaching a resistance level of 9.55 yuan, indicating potential for upward movement if this level is breached [5]. - The company has distributed a total of 21.562 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 10.576 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [8]. Shareholder Structure - As of March 31, the number of shareholders decreased by 12.99% to 282,600, with no change in the average circulating shares per person [7]. - Major shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited and various ETFs, with notable reductions in their holdings compared to previous periods [8].