Huaxin Securities·2024-10-24 01:00Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" investment rating for the company [5] Core Views - The company has experienced significant growth in its performance, primarily driven by increases in the production and prices of copper and gold [3][4] - The company has expanded its gold resource portfolio through the acquisition of a gold mine in Africa, enhancing its resource base [4] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 79.98 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.11%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 9.273 billion yuan, up 58.17% year-on-year [2] - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company reported a total revenue of 230.396 billion yuan, a 2.39% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 24.357 billion yuan, reflecting a 50.68% year-on-year growth [2] Production and Sales - The company produced 789,500 tons of copper in the first three quarters of 2024, a 4.67% increase year-on-year, and 54.27 tons of gold, an 8.33% increase year-on-year [3] - The average selling prices for copper concentrate, electrolytic copper, and gold ingots increased by 13.36%, 12.29%, and 20.35% respectively compared to the same period last year [3] Cost Analysis - The unit sales costs for copper concentrate, electrolytic copper, and gold ingots showed mixed results, with copper concentrate costs decreasing by 4.16% year-on-year, while electrolytic copper costs increased by 5.49% [3] Acquisition and Expansion - The company signed an agreement to acquire 100% equity of a gold mining project in Ghana for 1 billion USD, which is expected to enhance its gold resource base significantly [4] Earnings Forecast - The company’s revenue is projected to reach 337.345 billion yuan in 2024, with net profits expected to be 33.518 billion yuan, reflecting a PE ratio of 14.2 [5]