Group 1 - The core transaction involves Lingbao Gold International Limited agreeing to acquire 50%+1 share of St Barbara Mining Pty Ltd for AUD 370 million, approximately RMB 1.735 billion [1] - St Barbara Mining Pty Ltd operates primarily in gold mining, exploration, production, and sales, with a focus on the Simberi open-pit oxide mine and sulfide expansion project in Papua New Guinea [1][2] - The acquisition is expected to enhance Lingbao Gold's resource reserves, strengthen its competitiveness in the mining sector, and provide a stable and recurring income source [2] Group 2 - The Simberi mine, a core asset of St Barbara, has a gold resource of 153 tons and a reserve of 81.2 tons, with an average grade of 1.4 g/t and 1.8 g/t respectively, and operates a processing plant with a capacity of 3.5 million tons per year [2] - The mining lease for the Simberi project has been recommended for extension until 2038, ensuring long-term operational legitimacy, with oxide production expected to continue until 2027 [2] - St Barbara also holds 100% rights to two adjacent exploration licenses, indicating potential for resource growth [2]
灵宝黄金附属拟3.7亿澳元认购St Barbara Mining Pty Ltd的50%+1股股权