Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-22 00:29Core Insights - The completion of the access road for the Aynak copper mine project in Afghanistan marks a significant milestone for the investment consortium formed by China Metallurgical Group Corporation and Jiangxi Copper Corporation [1] - China Metallurgical Group, a leading player in the metallurgical construction sector, aims to enhance its core metallurgy business and improve profit margins through a diversified business model [1] - The Aynak copper mine, with a high-grade resource of 12.36 million tons, is expected to start mining operations by the end of this year, potentially leading to a revaluation of the company's mineral assets [2] Company Overview - China Metallurgical Group is a major player in the metallurgical construction industry, having been involved in the development of key steel projects in China since 1948 [1] - The company underwent a strategic restructuring in 2015, becoming part of China Minmetals, with a significant shareholding structure where the controlling shareholder holds 49.18% as of Q1 2025 [1] - The company has set a medium to long-term goal to balance its core metallurgy business with construction and municipal infrastructure, targeting a 50% share for each segment [1] Financial Performance - As of the end of 2024, the company has three operational mining projects with a combined revenue of 5.47 billion yuan and a total profit attributable to the Chinese side of 913 million yuan, representing 9.87% of the company's total profit [2] - The company anticipates a steady increase in net profit for the years 2025 to 2027, projecting figures of 6.749 billion, 7.054 billion, and 7.359 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.33, 0.34, and 0.36 yuan [2]