掏出71亿元现金，河南巨头拿下国外四座金矿

Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of three gold mining assets in Brazil from Equinox Gold Corp. for a total consideration of $1.015 billion (approximately RMB 7.153 billion) [1][3]. Summary by Sections Acquisition Details - The company will acquire 100% equity in Leagold LatAm Holdings B.V. and Luna Gold Corp., which includes the Aurizona gold mine, RDM gold mine, and Bahia complex [3]. - The transaction price consists of a $900 million upfront payment and up to $115 million contingent on sales after one year [3]. Asset Information - The acquired assets hold a total gold resource of 5.013 million ounces with an average grade of 1.88 g/t, and gold reserves of 3.873 million ounces with an average grade of 1.45 g/t [5]. - Expected gold production is 247,300 ounces in 2024, with guidance of 250,000 to 270,000 ounces for 2025 [5]. Strategic Importance - The chairman and chief investment officer of Luoyang Molybdenum expressed confidence in the long-term market prospects for gold assets, stating that this acquisition is a significant step in the company's "copper-gold dual-pole" merger strategy [5]. - The project is expected to create synergies with the company's existing niobium and phosphate assets in Brazil, enhancing its resource layout in South America [5]. Previous Acquisitions - This is not the first acquisition of South American gold assets by Luoyang Molybdenum; in June 2023, the company completed the acquisition of Lumina Gold, gaining 100% equity in the Cangrejos Project in Ecuador [5]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2023, the company reported a revenue of RMB 145.485 billion, a decrease of 5.99% year-on-year, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 72.61% to RMB 14.279 billion [8].