Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-20 07:14Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's report indicates that Zijin Mining's net income for the first nine months totaled 37.9 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 55%, while recurring net profit reached 34.1 billion, up 44% year-on-year [1] Financial Performance - In the third quarter, Zijin Mining reported a net profit of 14.6 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 57% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 11%, surpassing Citigroup's estimates primarily due to fair value changes [1] - The updated earnings forecasts for Zijin Mining for the fiscal years 2025 to 2027 have been raised by Citigroup to 18%, 37%, and 23%, resulting in projected profits of 51 billion, 63.5 billion, and 68.6 billion respectively, driven by upward revisions in copper and gold price forecasts as well as gold sales volume [1] Target Price Adjustments - Citigroup has revised its target price for Zijin Mining's H-shares from 26.3 HKD to 39 HKD and for A-shares from 23.9 CNY to 35.5 CNY, maintaining a "Buy" rating and initiating a 90-day positive catalyst observation [1]