Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-11-04 11:01Core Viewpoint - The performance of gold mining stocks has significantly improved in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by rising gold prices and increased production, with total net profits exceeding 52.4 billion yuan [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, 11 gold mining companies reported a total revenue of 545.1 billion yuan, reflecting an average year-on-year growth of 47% [2]. - The total net profit for these companies reached 52.4 billion yuan, with an average year-on-year increase of 52% [2][3]. - All companies in the sector achieved positive year-on-year growth in both revenue and net profit [3]. Company Highlights - Zijin Mining (601899.SH) led the sector with a revenue of 254.2 billion yuan and a net profit of 37.9 billion yuan in the first three quarters, marking a year-on-year growth of 10.3% and 55.5% respectively [4]. - Zhaojin Mining (000506.SZ) exhibited the highest growth in net profit, with a third-quarter revenue of 144 million yuan, up 157%, and a net profit increase of 206.6% [5]. - Western Gold (601069.SH) also saw substantial growth, with a revenue of 10.4 billion yuan, up 106.2%, and a net profit increase of 168.0% [5]. Market Dynamics - The increase in gold mining companies' performance is attributed to a combination of rising gold prices and expanded sales volumes, creating a "volume-price synergy" effect [6]. - The London gold spot price rose by 40% in the first three quarters of 2025, with a nearly 17% increase in the third quarter alone, which has directly enhanced the profitability of gold mining operations [1][6]. Future Outlook - The gold sector is entering a transitional phase with new tax policies affecting gold trading, which may have limited impact on overall demand but could influence trading volumes of financial products [10]. - Analysts suggest that the resilience of gold mining companies' earnings is supported by improved resource reserves and cost control, indicating potential for continued profitability even if gold prices experience short-term fluctuations [9][11]. - The global central banks' continued gold purchases, with a net acquisition of 220 tons in the third quarter, provide long-term support for gold prices [11].