Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-26 05:14Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. has rapidly completed the acquisition of four operating gold mines in Brazil for a total consideration of $1.015 billion, enhancing its gold production capacity significantly [2][3][4] - The acquisition includes 100% equity of three gold mining assets from Equinox Gold, specifically the Aurizona, RDM, and Bahia complexes, with a total gold resource of 5.013 million ounces and reserves of 3.873 million ounces [3][4] - The completion of this acquisition is expected to contribute to Luoyang Molybdenum's production and profit, with an anticipated annual gold output of 6-8 tons in 2026, aligning with the company's strategic goal of increasing its resource reserves [3][5] Group 2 - This acquisition follows Luoyang Molybdenum's previous purchase of the Cangrejos gold mine in Ecuador for CAD 581 million, marking a significant strategic move in the gold sector and establishing a dual-resource acquisition system [4] - The company has reported a projected net profit of RMB 20 billion to 20.8 billion for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 47.80% to 53.71%, marking its first annual net profit exceeding 20 billion since its listing in 2012 [5] - The company has set a production target for 2026 that includes gold for the first time, indicating a strategic shift towards expanding its gold business alongside its existing copper and other metal operations [5]