Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [6] Core Insights - In Q1 2025, the company's gold production decreased by 10% year-on-year to 9,771 kg (314,142 oz), while gold sales also fell by 6% to 9,784 kg (314,563 oz) [2] - The total cash cost for gold in Q1 2025 was $1,657 per ounce (388.90 RMB per gram), reflecting a 22% increase year-on-year [2] - The all-in sustaining cost (AISC) rose by 24% year-on-year to $1,971 per ounce (462.59 RMB per gram) [2] - The average gold price received by the company in Q1 2025 was $2,661 per ounce (624.54 RMB per gram), marking a 33% increase compared to the previous year [2] Production and Operational Performance - The company's total gold revenue in Q1 2025 increased by 22% year-on-year, rising from 12.692 billion ZAR ($673 million) to 15.469 billion ZAR ($837 million) [4] - Operating costs for Q1 2025 were 9.56 billion ZAR ($517 million), a 15% increase year-on-year [4] - Production profit for Q1 2025 was 5.909 billion ZAR ($320 million), reflecting a 35% year-on-year growth [4] - Capital expenditure in Q1 2025 was 2.9 billion ZAR ($116 million), up 45% year-on-year [4] - Net cash increased by 49% from 7.283 billion ZAR ($386 million) at the end of 2024 to 10.831 billion ZAR ($592 million) by March 31, 2025 [4] Financial Guidance - For the fiscal year 2025, the company has raised its underground mining grade guidance to above 6.00 g/t (previously 5.80 g/t), with total production expected to reach between 1.4 million to 1.5 million ounces [9] - The overall AISC guidance is set between 1.02 million ZAR/kg ($1,717 per ounce) and 1.10 million ZAR/kg ($1,851 per ounce) [9]