Zijin Mining(SH:601899) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-02 00:48Group 1 - The core point of the article is the leadership transition at Zijin Mining, with Zou Laichang being elected as the new chairman, marking the first change in leadership in 32 years [2][4][10] - Zou Laichang received a 91.9% vote in the shareholder meeting and will serve a three-year term as chairman, while the former chairman Chen Jinghe becomes honorary chairman and senior advisor [2][4] - The company anticipates a net profit exceeding 51 billion yuan in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of over 59% due to rising prices and production volumes of key mineral products [2][24] Group 2 - Zou Laichang, aged 57, has extensive experience in enterprise management and mining engineering, having worked closely with Chen Jinghe for many years [5][21] - The new board of directors includes both experienced members and new appointees, ensuring a balance of stability and fresh perspectives [9][12] - The management team has set ambitious goals for 2028, aiming for copper production of 1.5 to 1.6 million tons, gold production of 1 to 1.1 million tons, and lithium carbonate equivalent of 250,000 to 300,000 tons, positioning the company among the top three globally [16][24] Group 3 - The company has been actively expanding through acquisitions, including a $1 billion purchase of the Akyem gold mine in Ghana and a $1.2 billion acquisition of the Raygorodok gold mine in Kazakhstan, both of which are already contributing to production and profits [17][18] - Zijin Mining's resource reserves include over 1.1 million tons of copper, 3,973 tons of gold, and 1.788 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, with more than 50% of these resources obtained through self-exploration [14][19] - The company plans to maintain high production levels and explore new opportunities for mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector [24]