Huan Qiu Lao Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-15 05:40Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. plans to acquire Equinox Gold Corp. for a total of $1.015 billion, which includes $900 million in cash at closing and up to $115 million in contingent cash payments based on sales [1] - The acquisition will allow Luoyang Molybdenum to indirectly hold 100% of the rights to three gold mines in Brazil, which contain a total gold resource of 5.013 million ounces and an average grade of 1.88 g/t [1] - Following this acquisition, the company's annual gold production is expected to reach 8 tons, contributing to a potential total gold output of over 20 tons when combined with another acquisition in Ecuador [1] Group 2 - Luoyang Molybdenum is a leading player in the non-ferrous metals industry, controlling various strategic mineral resources globally, including copper, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, and gold [2] - The company has previously completed three acquisitions totaling $4.3 billion, securing an 80% stake in the TFM copper-cobalt project and a 95% stake in the KFM copper-cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo [2] - According to the company's five-year development plan, copper production is expected to increase to 800,000 to 1 million tons by 2028, while cobalt production is projected to reach 90,000 to 100,000 tons, further solidifying its position in the global copper-cobalt supply chain [2] - The company's financial performance has improved significantly, with a reported revenue of 145.485 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a slight decrease of 5.99% year-on-year, and a net profit of 14.280 billion yuan, a substantial increase of 72.61% year-on-year [2] - In the third quarter, the company achieved a revenue of 50.713 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 2.36%, while the net profit surged by 96.40% to 5.608 billion yuan [2]