Core Viewpoint - The strong performance of leading mining companies, Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum, is attributed to resource premium realization and capacity structure optimization, despite their stock prices remaining relatively stable after earnings announcements [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Zijin Mining is expected to achieve a net profit of approximately 232 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 54% from 151 billion yuan [3][4]. - Luoyang Molybdenum anticipates a net profit between 82 billion and 91 billion yuan for the same period, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 51.37% to 67.98% [3][4]. - Both companies reported significant increases in production volumes for key minerals, with Zijin Mining's copper and gold production rising by 10% and 17% respectively, while Luoyang Molybdenum's copper and cobalt production increased by approximately 12.68% and 13.05% [3][4]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - Despite strong earnings, the stock prices of Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum have shown limited movement, indicating that market participants may be cautious about potential cyclical peaks in commodity prices [5][6]. - Analysts suggest that the current risk premium for strategic resources like gold and copper is in an upward cycle, which could enhance the overall value of related stocks [6][7]. Group 3: Strategic Actions - Both companies are actively pursuing acquisitions to expand their resource base, with Zijin Mining planning to acquire a large gold mine in Kazakhstan for $1.2 billion and Luoyang Molybdenum completing a deal for a gold mine in Ecuador [8][9]. - Luoyang Molybdenum has expressed intentions to continue exploring operational efficiencies and potential new acquisitions in copper and gold projects [9].