Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-15 07:26Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. is experiencing a positive market response, with a 3.22% increase in stock price and a total market capitalization of 514.53 billion yuan, indicating strong investor interest in the company [1]. Company Overview - Luoyang Molybdenum is the second-largest cobalt producer globally, primarily selling cobalt products such as cobalt hydroxide in international markets [2]. - The company operates in the non-ferrous metal mining industry, focusing on the extraction, smelting, and deep processing of metals including copper, molybdenum, tungsten, cobalt, niobium, and phosphorus, and is among the top five molybdenum producers and the largest tungsten producer globally [2]. - The company has a comprehensive integrated industrial chain and is also the second-largest producer of phosphorus fertilizer in Brazil [2]. Financial Performance - For the first nine months of 2025, Luoyang Molybdenum reported a revenue of 145.49 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.99%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 72.61% to 14.28 billion yuan [8]. - The company has distributed a total of 21.56 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 10.58 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [9]. Production and Growth Prospects - The company holds an 80% stake in the NPM copper-gold mine in Australia, with gold equity production of 16,000 ounces in 2022 and a guidance of 25,000 to 27,000 ounces for 2023, representing a year-on-year increase of 56% to 69% [3]. - Luoyang Molybdenum is actively expanding its gold resources, having completed the acquisition of Ecuador's Odin Mining (Kaigehaos Gold Mine) and is progressing towards production by 2029 [3]. Shareholder Structure - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders increased to 304,200, reflecting a growth of 28.08% compared to the previous period [8]. - Major shareholders include Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited and various ETFs, with notable changes in their holdings [9].