HONGDA CO.,LTD(SH:600331) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-09-10 19:50Core Viewpoint - The company, Sichuan Hongda Co., Ltd., plans to make a phased investment in its associate company, Tibet Hongda Duolong Mining Co., Ltd., to accelerate the mineral exploration and development progress in the Duolong mining area of Tibet [2][22]. Summary by Sections Investment Overview - The company will invest CNY 158.53 million in Tibet Hongda Duolong Mining, maintaining its 30% shareholding after the investment [2][6]. - The total investment amount from both the company and its affiliate, Sichuan Hongda Group, is CNY 369.91 million, with the company covering 42.857% of the investment [6][18]. Related Transactions - This investment constitutes a related party transaction but does not qualify as a major asset restructuring [3][4]. - The company has engaged in other related transactions with Sichuan Hongda Group, including acquiring land and assets for CNY 4.50 million [4][7]. Company and Affiliate Information - Sichuan Hongda Group is the controlling shareholder of the company, with a registered capital of CNY 3 billion and a net asset of CNY 3.378 billion as of December 31, 2024 [9][10]. - Tibet Hongda Duolong Mining was established in September 2014 with a registered capital of CNY 200 million, focusing on mineral resource exploration and mining [12][13]. Impact of the Investment - The investment aims to expedite the transition from exploration to mining for the Duolong and Dubuzaxi copper mines, which are significant for national resource security and regional economic development [22][23]. - The project has received necessary approvals and is progressing with environmental assessments and feasibility studies [22][23]. Approval Process - The investment proposal has been reviewed and approved by the company's independent directors, strategic committee, and board of directors, and is pending approval from the shareholders' meeting [24][27][29].