Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for the company, with a target price of 22.01 CNY, compared to the current price of 17.14 CNY [4]. Core Views - The company has shown steady performance with record high earnings, achieving a revenue of 31.619 billion CNY in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 26.59%. The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.869 billion CNY, up 15.35% year-on-year [2][4]. - The increase in revenue is primarily driven by rising prices of copper, zinc, and molybdenum, with the average domestic copper price rising by 4.2% year-on-year [7][4]. - The company’s core performance is largely attributed to the Yulong Copper Mine, which reported a profit of 3.49 billion CNY, a 37% increase [7][4]. Financial Performance Summary - In Q2 2025, the company reported a revenue of 15.08 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 7.7% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 8.8%. The net profit for the same period was 1.06 billion CNY, up 20.1% year-on-year and 31.4% quarter-on-quarter [2][4]. - The company’s total assets are valued at 54.94 billion CNY, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 58.97% [4][8]. - The company expects to achieve net profits of 3.75 billion CNY, 4.15 billion CNY, and 4.54 billion CNY for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 27.8%, 10.8%, and 9.5% [8][4]. Production and Project Development - The Yulong Copper Mine produced 83,000 tons of copper and 2,525 tons of molybdenum in the first half of 2025, with significant improvements in recovery rates [7][4]. - Key projects are progressing, including the upgrade of the Xinyuan Mining 800,000 tons/year processing plant and the technical upgrade of the Su Bei Bolun iron ore processing plant [7][4]. Market Comparison - The company’s stock performance over the past 12 months shows a comparative increase against the CSI 300 index, indicating a positive market sentiment [6][4].

Core Viewpoint - The mining industry is experiencing significant profit growth in the first half of the year, driven by rising prices and production volumes of key commodities such as gold, copper, and cobalt [1][3]. Group 1: Profit Forecasts - Zijin Mining is expected to achieve a profit of 23.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 54%, marking a historical high for the same period [1]. - Luoyang Molybdenum is projected to report a net profit of 8.2 billion to 9.1 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 51.37% to 67.98% [1][2]. - Other mining companies, including Shandong Gold and Western Gold, anticipate profit increases exceeding 100% [1][2]. Group 2: Production Performance - Zijin Mining's copper production reached 570,000 tons and gold production was 41 tons, with year-on-year increases of 10% and 17%, respectively [2]. - Luoyang Molybdenum's copper output was 353,600 tons, up approximately 13%, achieving 56% of its 2025 production target [2]. - Several companies, including Shandong Gold and Western Gold, expect significant profit growth, with Shandong Gold forecasting a profit of 2.55 billion to 3.05 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 84.3% to 120.5% [2]. Group 3: Price Trends - Gold prices have risen over 25% in the first half of the year, while copper prices have increased between 5% and 20% [3]. - Cobalt prices have also surged, with a reported increase of around 50% from January to June [3]. Group 4: Mergers and Acquisitions - Luoyang Molybdenum acquired Lumina Gold for 581 million Canadian dollars, enhancing its gold resource portfolio [4]. - Zijin Mining plans to acquire RG Gold LLP for 1.2 billion USD, aiming to expand its gold mining assets in Kazakhstan [5]. - Zijin Mining is also restructuring its overseas gold mining assets for a potential listing in Hong Kong, with a total resource of 1,799.79 tons of gold [5]. Group 5: Project Development - Zijin Mining is accelerating the production of key projects, including the Akim Gold Mine in Ghana and several South American projects [6]. - Luoyang Molybdenum is focusing on improving efficiency and production rates in its existing mining operations [6]. - The Haiyu Gold Mine, a high-grade gold project, is expected to commence production by 2025, with an annual output of 15 to 20 tons of gold [6]. Group 6: Market Outlook - Analysts suggest that the fundamental factors supporting metal price increases remain intact, with ongoing central bank purchases and geopolitical risks bolstering gold prices [7]. - The demand for base metals like copper is expected to benefit from the rapid development of the renewable energy sector [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Recommended" for the non-ferrous metals industry [5][8]. Core Insights - In 2024, the prices of major metals such as gold and copper significantly increased, leading to substantial growth in the performance of related listed companies. Precious metal prices rose over 20% compared to 2023, with major companies experiencing a net profit growth rate exceeding 40%. Copper and aluminum prices increased by 7.89% and 7.53% respectively, while industrial metal companies saw a net profit growth of over 30% [5][16][24]. - The energy metals sector faced a sharp decline, with battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide prices dropping over 60%, resulting in a staggering 97.88% decrease in net profits for the sector [5][6][8]. Summary by Sections 1. Revenue and Profit - The non-ferrous metals industry achieved a total revenue of 3.47 trillion yuan in 2024, a 5.86% increase from 3.28 trillion yuan in 2023. The net profit reached 138.41 billion yuan, a slight increase of 1.77% from 136.01 billion yuan in 2023 [17][24]. 2. Precious Metals - The precious metals sector saw a revenue increase of 23.55% to 2909.62 billion yuan in 2024, with net profits rising by 48.24% to 122.85 billion yuan. The average LME gold price for 2024 was 2381.9 USD/oz, up 22.6% from 1942.89 USD/oz in 2023 [31][32][39]. 3. Industrial Metals - The industrial metals sector generated a revenue of 2.66 trillion yuan in 2024, an 8.17% increase from 2.46 trillion yuan in 2023, with net profits growing by 30.58% to 1083.61 billion yuan. The average LME copper price was 9146.79 USD/ton, a 7.89% increase from 8477.77 USD/ton in 2023 [43][44][56]. 4. Energy Metals - The energy metals sector's revenue fell to 155.07 billion yuan in 2024, a decline of 26.21% from 210.14 billion yuan in 2023, with net profits plummeting by 97.88% to 5.1 billion yuan. The average prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide dropped by 65.02% and 68.93% respectively [61][70][71]. 5. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends leading companies in the industry such as Shandong Gold, Zhongjin Gold, Zijin Mining, and Ganfeng Lithium, highlighting their potential for growth and recovery in performance [8].

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal industry has experienced significant growth in performance driven by rising metal prices, particularly in gold and copper [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Performance - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metal industry has shown high growth, with several listed companies maintaining rapid growth in Q1 2024 [2][4]. - Major companies like Zijin Mining, China Aluminum, and Luoyang Molybdenum have reported substantial increases in revenue and net profit for 2024 [4][6]. Group 2: Company Highlights - Zijin Mining achieved approximately 303.64 billion yuan in revenue for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 3.49%, with a net profit of about 32.05 billion yuan, up 51.76% [4][6]. - In Q1 2024, Zijin Mining's revenue was 78.93 billion yuan, growing by 5.55%, and net profit reached 10.17 billion yuan, an increase of 62.39% [4][6]. - China Aluminum reported 2024 revenue of 237.07 billion yuan, a 5.21% increase, and a net profit of 12.4 billion yuan, up 85.38% [4][6]. - Luoyang Molybdenum's revenue for 2024 was 213.03 billion yuan, a 14.37% increase, with a net profit of 13.53 billion yuan, up 64.03% [4][6]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Institutions remain optimistic about the long-term price trends of gold and copper, despite short-term fluctuations due to geopolitical factors [8][9][10]. - The copper market is expected to face a supply shortage, with demand from sectors like home appliances and electric vehicles driving prices upward [10]. - The aluminum market is anticipated to improve, with potential profit recovery for electrolytic aluminum as demand increases [10].

Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with significant increases in revenue and net profit, driven by improved production management and rising metal prices [1][2]. Financial Performance - Zijin Mining achieved operating revenue of 78.928 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.55% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 10.167 billion yuan, up 62.39% year-on-year [1] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring items was 9.881 billion yuan, reflecting a 58.76% increase year-on-year, marking a historical high for a single quarter [1] Production and Pricing - Gold production reached 19 tons, a 13% increase year-on-year, while copper production was 288,000 tons, up 9% [1] - The gross margin for gold was 60.86%, an increase of 9.54% year-on-year, and for copper, it was 61.14%, up 3.3% [1] - The price of gold was 641.51 yuan per gram, a 40.07% increase year-on-year, and copper was priced at 62,000 yuan per ton, a 16.69% increase [2] Market Trends - Gold prices surged to a historical high of $3,245.73 per ounce, up over 60% from $1,992.82 per ounce at the beginning of 2024 [2] - Copper prices also rose significantly, driven by potential U.S. tariffs and global supply chain effects, with prices exceeding $10,000 per ton [2] Investment Activity - Abu Dhabi Investment Authority increased its stake in Zijin Mining by 2.2263 million shares, becoming one of the top ten shareholders [2] - Gao Yi Asset Management also increased its holdings in Zijin Mining, adding 9 million shares and 7.6 million shares through two funds [3] - Zijin Mining's stock price has risen over 16% since the beginning of 2025, with a total market capitalization of 468.6 billion yuan as of April 14 [3]