Core Viewpoint - China Gold International (02099) has seen its stock price rise over 7%, reaching a historical high of 96 HKD, driven by strong mid-year performance and positive production outlook [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a sales revenue of 580 million USD, an increase of 178.36% year-on-year [1] - Mining operating profit reached 277 million USD, reflecting a significant increase of 1443.71% year-on-year [1] - Shareholder profit amounted to 200 million USD, a turnaround from a loss of 31.67 million USD in the same period last year [1] Production Metrics - Total gold production for the first half of the year was 2.74 tons, up 69% year-on-year [1] - Total copper production reached 35,000 tons, marking a 231% increase year-on-year [1] - Both gold and copper production exceeded 50% of the annual guidance [1] Future Expansion Potential - The company’s Jiama mine has significant expansion potential, with the Yulong tailings project expected to be operational by mid-2027, increasing daily processing capacity from 34,000 tons to 44,000 tons [1] - There is a possibility of further increasing processing capacity to 50,000 tons per day, pending safety permit approvals [1] - Exploration activities in the Bayi Ranch and Zhegu Langbei areas have shown substantial resource potential, supporting future expansion plans [1]