Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-30 03:09Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining Group's subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, has launched a global offering, aiming to raise approximately HKD 25 billion through an IPO, marking it as the second-largest IPO in Hong Kong this year, following CATL's HKD 41 billion fundraising [2]. Group 1: IPO Details - Zijin Gold International plans to issue 349 million shares at an offering price of HKD 71.59 per share [2]. - The funds raised will be allocated for the acquisition of the Raygorodok gold mine in Kazakhstan, as well as for upgrading existing mines and construction projects to enhance production capacity [2]. Group 2: Company Background - Established in 2007 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Zijin Gold International specializes in gold exploration, mining, processing, and sales, with a primary focus on gold bars, refined gold, and gold concentrates [4]. - As of the end of last year, Zijin Gold International held gold reserves of 856 tons, ranking ninth globally, and produced 40.4 tons of gold, placing it eleventh worldwide [4]. Group 3: Strategic Moves - In April, Zijin Mining announced plans to restructure its overseas gold mining assets under Zijin Gold International and apply for its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [4]. - The restructuring involves several world-class gold mines located in South America, Central Asia, Africa, and Oceania, aimed at accelerating the company's internationalization and strengthening its gold business segment [4]. Group 4: Financial Performance - Zijin Mining is a large multinational mining group primarily engaged in metal mineral resource exploration and development, listed on both Shanghai A-shares and Hong Kong H-shares [5]. - In 2024, Zijin Mining achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 32.1 billion, with a significant increase of 54% in net profit to RMB 23.3 billion in the first half of 2025 [5].