Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the first half of 2025, adjusted EBITDA was US$159.3 million, slightly above the US$155.7 million recorded in 2024, with profit after tax increasing by 80% to US$25.5 million from US$14 million in 2024 [3][11][42] - Gross profit reached US$114.8 million, up 19%, and operating profit was US$98.7 million, up 12% [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hangzhou mine produced over 11.5 million wet metric tons, with adjusted EBITDA of US$70.3 million, a significant improvement compared to 2024 [4][16] - RKF operations saw lower EBITDA due to higher costs and ore shortages, despite an improving NPI price [8][12] - HPAL operations performed well, with production above 2024 levels and stable cash costs, resulting in EBITDA margins around US$5,900 per ton [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - NPI prices increased from US$11,290 to US$11,350, while cash costs rose from US$9,716 to US$10,117 due to higher oil prices [13][12] - The combined EBITDA for HNC and Syncreation increased by 20% to 27.7% in 2025 [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on responsible and sustainable mining, with initiatives like the Nickel Industries Foundation for social and economic development in Indonesia [2] - Development of the Sampala project is progressing well, with expectations to host over 1 billion wet metric tons [6] - The company aims to achieve gold status in responsible mining ratings and is working on increasing production capacity at the Hengjai mine [5][19] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's performance despite challenges in nickel prices, highlighting strong growth in the mining sector [42] - The company anticipates further growth with the imminent release of an RKB that requires no CapEx for increased mine sales [42] Other Important Information - The company has deferred payments for E and C totaling US$126.5 million to January and April, allowing for further production and EBITDA [11] - The cathode plant is expected to be commissioned in October or November, with all key equipment fabricated and erected [17][34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on debt refinancing and other levers - Management confirmed entering a commitment letter for a US$100 million loan facility to support working capital and is evaluating alternative debt funding options [22][23] Question: Dividend withdrawal reasoning - Management stated that the withdrawal of the dividend is a case of prudent balance sheet management [25] Question: Update on VAT refunds - Management expects the US$110 million VAT refunds within the next six to twelve months and is in dialogue with the Indonesian government [27][28] Question: Timing for environmental study approval - Management expects the RKB approval for the Penguja mine by September and for Sampala by the end of the year [29] Question: Factors for commissioning the cathode plant - Management decided to delay commissioning due to high working capital draw and costs associated with MHP, aiming for October or November [34][36]

智利国家铜业公司（Codelco）网站公布，Codelco和力拓宣布了一项新的合作协议，旨在加速智利阿塔 卡马地区Nuevo Cobre周边矿区的潜在开发。 Nuevo Cobre是力拓集团(57.74%)和Codelco(42.26%)的合资企业，成立于2023年，旨在勘探和开发位于 Potrerillos冶炼厂东南 10公里处的矿产资源。圣安东尼奥 (San Antonio) 是Codelco旗下的一个矿业公司， 毗邻Nuevo Cobre。该地区的地质潜力和两个项目的接近性为建立采矿区提供了机会。通过该协议，双 方将合作评估机遇、发现协同效应并降低风险。 "合作是可持续采矿的根本支柱。这是应对日益苛刻的项目挑战的最佳方式。此次，两家全球行业领袖 携手合作，共同释放该矿区的全部潜力。"智利国家铜业公司（Codelco）董事会主席马克西莫·帕切科 （Máximo Pacheco）表示。 该协议规定，力拓集团和智利国家铜业公司将成立联合委员会，并由力拓集团和智利国家铜业公司各提 供同等资金，进行为期12个月的初步概念研究，并有可能延长。 力拓首席执行官雅各布·斯陶霍尔姆表示："这是我们与智利国家铜业公司合作推 ...