NORTHEAST SECURITIES·2025-09-29 14:01Investment Rating - The report gives a "Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 37 CNY per share, indicating a potential upside from the current price of 28.77 CNY [6][3]. Core Insights - The company is positioned as a high-growth leader in copper and gold mining, with plans to spin off its subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by September 30, 2025, which is expected to catalyze a revaluation of the company's stock [1][3]. - The company has significant mineral resources, with copper reserves of 50.43 million tons and gold reserves of 1,487 tons, ranking second and fifth globally, respectively [1]. - The projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for copper and gold production from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 10%, with expected production of 1.07 million tons of copper and 73 tons of gold in 2024, increasing to 1.5-1.6 million tons of copper and 100-110 tons of gold by 2028 [2][3]. Financial Summary - The company’s revenue is projected to grow from 293.4 billion CNY in 2023 to 401.2 billion CNY by 2027, reflecting a growth rate of 8.54% in 2023 and 7.95% in 2027 [4][12]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to rise from 21.1 billion CNY in 2023 to 70.8 billion CNY in 2027, with a significant increase of 51.76% in 2024 [4][12]. - Earnings per share (EPS) is forecasted to increase from 0.80 CNY in 2023 to 2.67 CNY in 2027, indicating strong profitability growth [4][12]. Production and Expansion Plans - The company is expanding its production capacity across three major regions: Serbia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tibet, with significant projects underway to increase copper output [2][3]. - The gold segment is also expected to grow through multiple operational projects in Colombia, Suriname, and China, contributing to the overall growth of the company's gold business [2][3].