Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [7] Core Views - The company reported a revenue of 3.27 billion yuan for H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 34.9%, but a net profit attributable to shareholders of only 90 million yuan, down 81.2% year-on-year [1] - The cesium and rubidium business showed strong growth, with revenues of 710 million yuan in H1 2025, up 50.4% year-on-year, and gross profit of 510 million yuan, also up 50.2% [1] - The lithium salt sales increased slightly, with a volume of 18,000 tons in H1 2025, a 6.4% year-on-year growth, but the average price of lithium carbonate fell by 32.5% [2] - The copper smelting segment faced significant pressure, leading to a loss of approximately 200 million yuan in the Namibia smelting business, but measures are being taken to reduce costs and improve profitability [3] - The copper mining and gallium-germanium smelting projects are progressing steadily and are expected to contribute profits in the future [4] - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 530 million yuan, 1.32 billion yuan, and 1.98 billion yuan for the years 2025 to 2027, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.73, 1.83, and 2.74 yuan per share [5] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved a revenue of 3.27 billion yuan, with a net profit of 90 million yuan, reflecting a significant decline in profitability [1] - The cesium and rubidium segment reported revenues of 710 million yuan, with a gross profit of 510 million yuan, indicating robust growth [1] - Lithium salt sales reached 18,000 tons, but the average price of lithium carbonate decreased significantly, impacting margins [2] Business Development - The copper smelting operations are under pressure due to global supply constraints, leading to losses, but the company is implementing cost-cutting measures [3] - The Kitumba copper mine in Zambia and the Tsumeb project in Namibia are progressing as planned, with expected production in 2026 [4] Profit Forecast and Valuation - The company is projected to have net profits of 530 million yuan in 2025, increasing to 1.98 billion yuan by 2027, with a corresponding decrease in P/E ratio over the same period [5]