Ge Long Hui·2025-10-20 03:16Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Zijin Mining's net profit for Q3 reached 14.6 billion yuan, with earnings per share of 0.548 yuan, representing a 57% year-on-year increase [1] Financial Performance - The recurring net profit for the first three quarters amounted to 34.7 billion yuan, which is equivalent to 69% of Goldman Sachs' forecast for the entire year of 2025 and 73% of market expectations [1] - The recurring performance is largely in line with both Goldman Sachs' and market expectations [1] Earnings Forecast - Based on the global commodities team's revised forecasts for copper and gold prices, along with the impact of the spin-off of Zijin Gold International and the recent acquisition of RG Gold Mine, Zijin Mining's earnings forecasts for the fiscal years 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 1% to 26% [1] - It is anticipated that Zijin Mining will maintain strong profit growth momentum from 2025 to 2026, achieving an approximate 50% annual compound growth rate, primarily benefiting from rising gold and copper prices as well as increased production [1] Target Price Adjustment - The target price for Zijin Mining's H-shares has been raised from 30 HKD to 37.5 HKD, while the target price for A-shares has been increased from 31 CNY to 37.5 CNY, with a maintained "buy" rating [1]