GOLDEN SUN SECURITIES·2025-07-14 04:34Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Zijin Mining [4][6] Core Views - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of approximately 23.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 54% [1] - The growth in copper and gold production is expected to be in double digits, with gold prices increasing by 39.5% year-on-year [2][3] - The acquisition of the Akyem gold mine in Ghana and the planned acquisition of the RG gold mine project in Kazakhstan are key strategic moves to expand the company's gold mining footprint [3] Financial Performance - For 2025, the company forecasts a net profit of 41.25 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 28.7% [4] - The projected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is 1.55 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.2 [5] - The company’s revenue is expected to grow from 293.4 billion yuan in 2023 to 334 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting an 8.6% year-on-year growth [5] Production and Pricing - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved a copper production of 570,000 tons, a 10% increase year-on-year, and gold production of 410 tons, a 17% increase year-on-year [9] - The average price of copper in the first half of 2025 was $9,445 per ton, a 2.5% increase year-on-year, while the average gold price was $3,076 per ounce [9] Strategic Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in the Akyem gold mine, which is expected to contribute significantly to its gold production targets [3] - The RG gold mine project has a resource reserve of 242.1 tons of gold, with an average grade of 1.01 grams per ton and a remaining service life of 16 years [3]