CGN MINING(HK:01164) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-30 04:13Industry Trends - The global natural uranium market continues to maintain a tight supply-demand balance, with a projected supply-demand gap of 6,000 tons by 2030 and 31,000 tons by 2035 according to UxC [1] - Supply-side challenges include a 9.3% reduction in nominal production from Kazakhstan's uranium mines for 2026 and delays in new mining projects in Niger and West Africa, increasing supply uncertainty [1] - On the demand side, China's nuclear power approvals remain steady, and the U.S. plans to start construction on 10 large nuclear power plants by 2030, driven by surging electricity demand from AI [1] - Global uranium inventories are decreasing, with UxC predicting secondary supply will drop from 11,000 tons in 2025 to 6,000-7,000 tons by 2030, reinforcing the view of a tight supply-demand situation [1] Market Activity - Since May, the natural uranium spot market has seen increased activity, with long-term contract prices showing signs of rising, reflecting expectations of future supply-demand gaps [2] - In the first half of 2025, the spot transaction volume of natural uranium was approximately 10,000 tons, nearing the total volume for 2024, driven by U.S. tariff policy and increased procurement by Sprott Fund [2] - Nuclear power owners accounted for 35% of the spot transaction volume in the first half of the year, as difficulties in long-term contract negotiations pushed them towards the spot market [2] - The expectation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September may lead traders and financial institutions to increase procurement, potentially raising spot prices closer to long-term contract prices [2] Company Trends - The international trade segment's impact may have been concentrated in the first half of the year, with expectations for the second half to recover from previous losses [3] - The company reported a net profit of -68 million HKD in the first half of 2025, a 160% year-on-year decline, primarily due to price fluctuations in international trade contracts and inventory accounting methods [3] - Approximately 55% of contracts delivered in the first half were signed at low prices between 2021-2023, with an average selling price of 48 USD per pound, below the weighted average cost of 60-70 USD per pound [3] - The company anticipates an increase in high-priced contract deliveries starting in the second half of 2025, with 4,256 tons of unsold contracts signed at an average price of 80.8 USD per pound, indicating significant future profit growth potential [3] - The company has adjusted its international trade contracting strategy to shorten delivery cycles, reducing risks associated with price fluctuations and mismatches [3] - Profit forecasts for the company indicate a recovery in net profit for 2025-2027, with expected figures of 348 million, 1.039 billion, and 1.123 billion HKD, corresponding to year-on-year growth rates of +1.84%, +198.42%, and +8.04% [3]