Core Viewpoint - A significant acquisition in the mineral resources sector has occurred, with Western Gold (601069.SH) planning to acquire 100% of Xinjiang Meisheng Mining Co., Ltd. from its controlling shareholder, Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Group, for 1.655 billion yuan, representing a 14-fold premium over its book value [1][4]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition price of 1.655 billion yuan reflects a nearly 50% increase from the assessed value of 1.08 billion yuan for the mineral resources held by Xinjiang Meisheng [3][4]. - Xinjiang Meisheng has not generated any operating revenue since its acquisition by Xinjiang Nonferrous in 2022, raising questions about the rationale behind the high acquisition price [2][5]. - The core asset of Xinjiang Meisheng is the Katerbaasu gold-copper polymetallic mine, which has a total ore volume of 25.67 million tons, including 78.7 tons of gold and 48,800 tons of copper [6][8]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Risks - Xinjiang Meisheng reported a revenue of 27,670 yuan and a net loss of 35.94 million yuan for 2024, with no revenue and a net loss of 1.416 million yuan in the first quarter of 2025 [5]. - The acquisition involves a high premium, with the transaction's premium rate reaching 1421.66%, raising concerns about the sustainability of the asset's value amid fluctuating gold prices [4][8]. - The mining project is still in the "exploration-construction" phase, with a significant portion of resources classified as "inferred resources," which poses higher extraction risks due to geological and climatic uncertainties [7][8]. Group 3: Financial Implications for Western Gold - Western Gold's cash flow situation is precarious, with a net cash flow from operating activities of -159 million yuan in the first quarter of 2025, necessitating at least 700 million yuan in loans to finance the acquisition [8]. - The company's cash reserves stood at 955 million yuan, indicating a potential increase in debt levels and financial strain due to rising financial costs [8].