


Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" investment rating for Zijin Mining [3]. Core Views - The acquisition of the Raygorodok gold mine project in Kazakhstan is expected to enhance Zijin Mining's resource reserves and gold production capacity, supporting the company's goal of achieving an annual gold output of 100-110 tons by 2028 [6][3]. - The projected net profit for the years 2025-2027 is estimated at 42.7 billion, 47.9 billion, and 56.5 billion CNY, respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 12.1, 10.8, and 9.2 [6][3]. Financial Data and Valuation - Total revenue is projected to grow from 293.4 billion CNY in 2023 to 470.5 billion CNY in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9% [2][13]. - Operating profit is expected to increase significantly from 31.9 billion CNY in 2023 to 85.8 billion CNY in 2027, reflecting a strong growth trajectory [2][13]. - The earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to rise from 0.79 CNY in 2023 to 2.13 CNY in 2027 [2][14]. Shareholder Information - The major shareholder is Minxi Xinghang State-owned Assets Investment Management Co., Ltd., holding a 22.89% stake in the company [3]. Market Performance - The current share price is 19.5 CNY, with a total market capitalization of approximately 518.3 billion CNY [3].