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Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum (603993.SH) has solidified its position among the top ten global mining companies, with a market capitalization reaching 530 billion yuan, reflecting a significant increase from 487.4 billion yuan a week prior [1][19]. Financial Performance - The company forecasts a net profit attributable to shareholders of 20 billion to 20.8 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 47.8% to 53.7% [2][19]. - Luoyang Molybdenum will become the fourth mining company in A-share history to achieve an annual profit exceeding 20 billion yuan [20]. Production and Revenue Drivers - The rise in market value is closely linked to the company's stable growth in performance, primarily driven by the KFM and TFM mines, which are significant sources of copper and cobalt profits [4][21]. - For the first half of 2025, copper and cobalt products are expected to contribute approximately 67.8% to the company's gross profit [22]. - However, copper production is projected to be 741,100 tons in 2025, with a growth rate dropping from 65% to around 14%, while cobalt production is expected to be 117,500 tons, with a growth rate of 2.9% [6][24]. Price Dynamics - Price increases for copper and cobalt are anticipated to be the main drivers of profit growth, with copper prices expected to rise by 42.3% in 2025 and cobalt prices by 36.6% [7][25]. - The company attributes its expected profit increase to both volume and price growth, alongside effective cost management [7][25]. Future Growth Potential - In 2026, Luoyang Molybdenum plans to increase copper production to between 760,000 and 820,000 tons, reflecting a growth of approximately 50,000 tons [8][26]. - The company will also add gold business to its portfolio, with an acquisition of Equinox Gold Corp. expected to yield 6 to 8 tons of gold, valued at around 7.3 billion yuan [9][27]. Strategic Positioning - If the company maintains its profit growth, it could set a new record in the non-ferrous metal industry by achieving two consecutive years of net profits exceeding 20 billion yuan [11][29]. - Luoyang Molybdenum's strategy mirrors that of diversified mining companies, focusing on multiple metal resources to mitigate risks associated with price fluctuations [13][32]. Comparison with Peers - The company is narrowing the production gap with Zijin Mining, with copper production differences decreasing to around 350,000 tons by 2025 [14][32]. - However, Luoyang Molybdenum's gold production remains significantly lower than Zijin Mining's, which is projected to reach 900 tons in 2025 [15][33]. Financial Flexibility - The company has accumulated substantial funds, allowing for more flexible future acquisitions, including a recent board approval for using idle funds for structured deposits up to 20 billion yuan [16][34][35].