Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that Zijin Mining's net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 55.5% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, with a 57.1% increase in Q3 alone, driven by rising gold prices and production [1] - The gold segment has become the largest profit contributor, with Q3 gold gross profit accounting for 45.7%, surpassing the copper segment's 36.2% [1] - Zijin Mining's gold production reached 65 tons in the first three quarters of 2025, a 20% increase year-on-year, while copper production was 830,000 tons, up 5% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - The company is focusing on exploration and mergers & acquisitions as dual growth drivers, alongside plans to list Zijin Gold International and reassess overseas gold assets [1] - Due to the growth in copper and gold production and rising prices, the profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been revised upwards to 51.9 billion, 66.3 billion, and 70.8 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 15x, 12x, and 11x based on the closing price on October 17 [1] - The article maintains a "recommended" rating for Zijin Mining [1]

Summary of Zijin Mining Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Zijin Mining - **Industry**: Mining (Gold, Copper, Lithium) Key Financial Highlights - **Revenue**: 221.1 billion CNY for the first three quarters, up 55% year-on-year [2][3] - **Net Profit**: 34.1 billion CNY, a 44% increase year-on-year [2][3] - **Operating Cash Flow**: 52.1 billion CNY, up 44% year-on-year [2][3] - **Cash Balance**: 61.5 billion CNY at the end of the period [2][3] - **Debt Ratio**: Decreased to 53%, down 2.18 percentage points from the previous year [3] Gold Business Performance - **Gold Production**: 65 tons, a 20% increase year-on-year [2][5] - **Third Quarter Gold Production**: 24 tons [5] - **Zijin Gold International IPO**: Successfully listed in Hong Kong, raising 28.7 billion HKD, making it the largest gold IPO globally [2][5] - **Future Gold Production Target**: Aiming for 100-110 tons by 2028, with expected production of nearly 50 tons in 2025 after the acquisition of the Akin Mine [6][5] Cost and Profitability - **Sales Cost Increase**: Unit sales costs have risen, but gross margins remain high [7][8] - **Gold Ingot Gross Margin**: 55.8% [7] - **Copper Products Gross Margins**: Copper concentrate at 64.77%, electrolytic copper at 47.21% [8] Copper Production Outlook - **2025 Copper Production Target**: Originally planned for 1.15 million tons, now expected to be around 1.1 million tons [14][15] - **2028 Copper Production Goal**: Targeting 1.5 to 1.6 million tons, with growth driven by projects in Tibet and other regions [14][15] Lithium Strategy - **Lithium Production**: Significant focus on lithium, with projects in Tibet and Argentina [4][16] - **Cost Control**: Lithium production costs range from 35,000 to 60,000 CNY per ton depending on the project [20][21] Market Trends and Future Outlook - **Gold Price Trends**: Gold prices have increased by 61% in 2025, with significant volatility expected [13] - **Copper Market Dynamics**: Anticipated price increase to over 12,000 USD per ton due to supply constraints and rising demand [22] - **Cost Management**: Company plans to optimize internal management and control costs through technological innovation [19] Additional Insights - **Non-Recurring Income**: Approximately 2.07 billion CNY in non-recurring income for the third quarter, primarily from financial asset changes [25] - **Profit Contribution**: Gold and copper each contributed about 38.5% to the overall profit in the third quarter [26] This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, highlighting Zijin Mining's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market outlook.

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. Report's Core View - Last week, copper prices stopped falling and stabilized. The main reasons were that China and the US were expected to restart a new round of negotiations, leading to a rise in market risk appetite. The dovish officials of the Federal Reserve still actively predicted two more interest rate cuts within the year. China's export growth rate rebounded in September, and stronger fiscal policies would support foreign trade and employment. Fundamentally, the supply growth rate of the mining end this year was less than 1%, and the output growth of the global smelting end was very limited. The domestic consumption was slightly worse than expected, but the tight - balance pattern remained. With the slowdown of macro - disturbances and the strong support of the cost end, it was expected that the copper prices would turn to a volatile upward trend in the short term [2]. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Market Data - From October 10th to October 17th, LME copper rose from $10,374/ton to $10,607/ton, an increase of 2.25%; COMEX copper rose from 484.5 cents/pound to 499.75 cents/pound, an increase of 3.15%; SHFE copper fell from 85,910 yuan/ton to 84,390 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.77%; international copper remained unchanged at 73,880 yuan/ton. The Shanghai - London ratio decreased from 8.28 to 7.96. The LME spot premium/discount changed from -$31.19/ton to -$16.83/ton, a change of -46.04%, and the Shanghai spot premium/discount increased from 20 yuan/ton to 55 yuan/ton [3]. - In terms of inventory, as of October 17th, the total inventory of LME, COMEX, SHFE, and Shanghai bonded area increased to 692,528 tons, a total increase of 2.35%. Among them, LME copper inventory decreased by 2,175 tons (-1.56%), COMEX inventory increased by 6,056 short tons (1.78%), SHFE inventory increased by 550 tons (0.50%), and Shanghai bonded area inventory increased by 11,500 tons (13.07%) [6]. Market Analysis and Outlook - **Price trend reasons**: The copper prices fluctuated in a range last week. The US government shutdown led to the postponement of important economic data, which might make the Fed's future policy path lose guidance. The market had fully priced in a small interest rate cut in October. China and the US agreed to conduct a new round of consultations as soon as possible. China's export growth rate rebounded, and the policy tone of stable growth and anti - involution was clear, which would boost the macro - expectation. Fundamentally, after the serious accident in Indonesia's Grasberg, the output in the fourth quarter was significantly reduced, the interference rate of major global mines continued to rise, the inventory in non - US regions was low, the domestic refined copper output declined, and the near - month futures market maintained a flat - water structure [2][7]. - **Macro - aspect**: China and the US agreed to hold a new round of economic and trade consultations as soon as possible. The Fed's dovish officials advocated interest rate cuts. The latest Fed's Beige Book showed that the Trump administration's tariff increase was pushing up inflation, and important economic data were missing during the government shutdown. The IMF raised the global economic growth forecast for this year to 3.2% but emphasized that the US tariff increase and trade protectionism were dragging down the growth. China's export in September increased by 8.3% year - on - year, and the export of high - tech products and green products showed good growth [8]. - **Supply - demand aspect**: After the accident in Indonesia's Grasberg, the output in the fourth quarter was significantly reduced, and some mines such as Panama's copper mine and TECK also had production problems. It was expected that the third - quarter reports of mainstream mining enterprises would continue to lower the production guidance. In terms of refined copper, due to the shortage of raw materials, the domestic smelting output was expected to decline slightly from October to November. The domestic consumption was slightly worse than expected, but the tight - balance pattern remained [9]. Industry News - Chile's state - owned copper company Codelco proposed to sell copper to its European customers at a record - high premium of $325/ton next year, a 39% increase from this year. European largest copper smelting company Aurubis would also charge a record - high premium of $315/ton for refined copper from its European customers next year, due to concerns about copper supply shortage next year [11]. - Rio Tinto's copper production in the third quarter of 2025 was 204,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 10% and a quarter - on - quarter decrease of 11%. The copper production of its Kennecott project in the US decreased significantly year - on - year and quarter - on - quarter due to engineering restrictions and maintenance. The copper production of its Escondida copper mine in Chile increased year - on - year, with the concentrate output increasing slightly and the refined copper output increasing mainly due to the release of project capacity. The copper production of its OT copper mine in Mongolia increased year - on - year and quarter - on - quarter, setting a new record high [12]. Relevant Charts The report provides 18 charts including the price trends of SHFE copper and LME copper, LME copper inventory, global visible inventory, etc., with data sources from iFinD and Tongguan Jinyuan Futures [14][17][21].

Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining's Q3 2025 financial results exceeded market expectations, with a net profit of 37.864 billion yuan for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 55.45%, significantly surpassing last year's total [1][2] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, Zijin Mining achieved operating revenue of 254.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 10.33%, and a net profit of 37.864 billion yuan, reflecting a 55.45% increase [2] - The gross margin for mining companies was 60.62%, up by 2.91 percentage points year-on-year, while the overall gross margin was 24.93%, an increase of 5.40 percentage points [2] - In Q3 alone, the company reported operating revenue of 86.489 billion yuan and a net profit of 14.572 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 57.14% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of over 10% [2] Production and Sales - Zijin Mining's gold production reached 65 tons from January to September, a 20% increase year-on-year, significantly outpacing the industry average [2] - The average selling price of gold concentrate was 685.21 yuan per gram, up 41% year-on-year, while the average selling price of gold ingots was 746.43 yuan per gram, a 44% increase [2] - The company’s copper production for the first three quarters was 830,000 tons, a 5% year-on-year increase, although Q3 production saw a 6% decrease due to flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo [3] New Projects and Investments - Zijin Mining announced an internal project approval for the Shapingou molybdenum mine with an estimated investment of approximately 7.206 billion yuan, targeting an annual production capacity of 10 million tons [4] - The Shapingou molybdenum mine was acquired in October 2022 and has a molybdenum resource of 2.1 million tons, with a design capacity of 10 million tons per year [4][5] - The development of the Shapingou molybdenum mine aligns with the company's strategic planning and positions it to become one of the largest molybdenum producers globally [5]

Core Insights - Zijin Mining reported a significant increase in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with revenue reaching 254.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.33%, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 37.864 billion yuan, up 55.45% [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved substantial growth in key financial metrics, driven by enhanced production organization and operational management, with gold and copper production increasing by 20% and 5% year-on-year, respectively [1] - The gross profit margin for mining enterprises was 60.62%, an increase of 2.91 percentage points year-on-year, while the overall gross profit margin rose to 24.93%, up 5.40 percentage points [1] Production Highlights - Gold production for the first three quarters was 65 tons, a 20% increase year-on-year, while copper production reached 830,000 tons, a 5% increase [1][2] - The increase in gold production was primarily attributed to the newly acquired Akim Gold Mine in Ghana, which contributed 3.2 tons of gold in just five months post-acquisition [2] Challenges and Developments - Copper production saw a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 6%, mainly due to flooding issues at the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo [2] - The company also ventured into lithium resources, producing 11,000 tons of lithium carbonate in the first three quarters, with new projects in Argentina and Hunan set to commence production [2] Cost and Operational Insights - The report indicated an increase in unit sales costs for mineral products, attributed to declining ore grades, increased transportation distances, and higher stripping ratios in open-pit mines [3] - The acquisition of the Akim Gold Mine has led to higher transitional costs, impacting depreciation and amortization expenses [3] Market Activity - Zijin Mining's subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately 28.7 billion HKD, marking it as the largest IPO in the global gold mining sector to date [3][4] - The stock price of Zijin Gold International surged on its first trading day, closing at 120.6 HKD per share, a 68% increase from the issue price, and has since risen to 147.80 HKD, more than doubling its market capitalization [4]

Core Insights - Codelco, the state-owned copper company in Chile, is proposing to sell copper to its European customers at a record premium of $325 per ton for next year, marking a 39% increase from this year [2] - The premium set by Codelco is based on the London Metal Exchange (LME) contracts and is used as a global benchmark for copper, which is widely used in the power and construction industries [2] - The record-high premium is driven by concerns over potential copper supply shortages next year, which has recently pushed LME copper prices to a 16-month high of $11,000 per ton [2] - Freeport-McMoRan announced that its Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia faced force majeure due to a landslide incident, contributing to supply concerns [2] - Other mines, including Kamoa-Kakula in the Democratic Republic of Congo and El Teniente in Chile, have also experienced disruptions this year [2] - Aurubis, Europe's largest copper smelting company, is also expected to charge a record premium of $315 per ton for refined copper to its European customers next year [2] Industry Challenges - China's copper industry faces three major challenges: increasing reliance on foreign resources in the upstream sector, overcapacity in the midstream processing segment, and suppressed downstream demand due to high copper prices [2] - To assist the industry in navigating these changes, Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network is collaborating with copper industry enterprises to compile a bilingual distribution map of the Chinese copper industry chain for 2026 [2]

Market Drivers - The current copper market is characterized by a coexistence of "macro shocks and fundamental resilience" [1] - Supply shortages are a hard constraint, with recent disruptions, particularly the shutdown of Indonesia's Grasberg copper mine, defined by Goldman Sachs as a "black swan event" impacting supply until 2027 [1] - The demand narrative presents a "now weak" versus "future strong" scenario, with high copper prices suppressing short-term consumption but long-term demand driven by AI data centers, the new energy revolution, and global grid upgrades [1] Price Dynamics - Copper prices experienced a spike, reaching over $11,000 per ton, followed by a significant pullback, with a drop exceeding 5% on October 11 due to trade tensions [3] Supply Side - Global supply is under pressure, with the Grasberg mine's shutdown expected to create a 500,000-ton supply gap, alongside reductions in Chile, Peru, and Canada [4] - The processing fee for imported copper concentrate has fallen to negative values (-$40 per ton) [4] Demand Side - There is a disparity in demand, with downstream processing companies facing high inventory levels and a "high price, low order" dilemma, while sectors like AI data centers and electric vehicles are expected to drive long-term demand [4] - Goldman Sachs has referred to copper as the "new oil" due to its critical role in future technologies [4] Macro and Policy Environment - Mixed factors are influencing the market, with expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weaker dollar providing support, contrasted by trade tensions from Trump's administration [4] - Domestic policies aimed at stabilizing growth in the non-ferrous metals industry are boosting long-term confidence [4] Inventory and Market Sentiment - There is a notable divergence in inventory levels, with global visible stocks at historically low levels, while COMEX inventories in the U.S. remain high [4] - The market is currently driven by risk-averse sentiment and speculative buying, highlighting the enhanced financial attributes of copper [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Copper: Cautiously bullish [9] - Arbitrage: On hold [9] - Options: short put @ 83,000 yuan/ton [9] Core View of the Report The copper price strengthened during the National Day due to the resumption of the Fed's interest - rate cut cycle and frequent mine - end disturbances. However, the processing fee of - 40 dollars/ton already reflects the tightening of mine - end resources, so the short - term price increase caused by mine - end disturbances may not be sustainable. When the Sino - US trade dispute seemed to intensify last Friday, the copper price declined. But low processing fees and the Fed's interest - rate cut limit the downside of the copper price. It is recommended to buy on dips for hedging in the range of 83,500 - 84,000 yuan/ton [9]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market News and Important Data Futures Quotes - On October 14, 2025, the Shanghai copper main contract opened at 85,800 yuan/ton and closed at 84,410 yuan/ton, down 0.83% from the previous trading day's close. The night - session contract opened at 84,180 yuan/ton and closed at 84,890 yuan/ton, up 0.57% from the afternoon close [1]. Spot Situation - According to SMM, the spot price of SMM 1 electrolytic copper was at a discount of 20 to a premium of 120 yuan/ton, with an average premium of 50 yuan, down 30 yuan from the previous day. The spot price was 85,780 - 86,200 yuan/ton. The market's purchasing and selling sentiment was weak. It is expected that trading will be light on the last trading day of the 2510 contract, but the premium may rise after the contract change [2]. Important Information Summary - Fed Chairman Powell said employment and inflation prospects have changed little since September, and the Fed will adjust monetary policy based on economic prospects and risk balance. He also mentioned that the balance - sheet reduction may end in the next few months. The IMF expects the world economy to grow 3.2% in 2025, up 0.2 percentage points from July's forecast, and 3.1% in 2026. The US economic growth forecast for this year and next was slightly raised by 0.1 percentage points, while China's growth rate for this year was maintained at 4.8% [3]. Supply - Side Information Mine End - Freeport Indonesia will suspend its Manyar smelter due to copper concentrate supply shortages after a mudslide at the Grasberg mine. The Grasberg mine may not return to pre - accident operation levels until at least 2027. Rio Tinto's Q3 2025 copper equivalent production increased 10% year - on - year to 204,000 tons, and copper production is expected to reach the upper end of the 2025 target [4]. Smelting and Import - Around 600,000 tons of copper flowed into the US before the tariff increase this year, with about 400,000 tons privately stored, which means the US doesn't need to import copper in the short term. Macquarie predicts the average LME copper price in 2026 will be 9,525 dollars/ton [5]. Consumption Information - In September, China's new - energy vehicle production and sales were 1.617 million and 1.604 million respectively, up 23.7% and 24.6% year - on - year. From January to September, production and sales reached 11.243 million and 11.228 million respectively, up 35.2% and 34.9% year - on - year [6]. Inventory and Warehouse Receipts - LME warehouse receipts decreased by 50 tons to 138,800 tons. SHFE warehouse receipts increased by 3,405 tons to 36,295 tons. On October 13, the domestic electrolytic copper spot inventory was 1.72 million tons, up 0.057 million tons from the previous week [7][8].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Macroeconomically, the U.S. government shutdown and intensified China - U.S. game have increased global market risk - aversion, leading to a joint upward movement of gold, silver, and copper. The Fed has different views on future policy paths after the interest - rate cut, while China will implement moderately loose policies and proactive fiscal policies [2]. - Fundamentally, global mine - end supply disturbances have intensified, with some major mining companies lowering their annual production guidance. The growth rate of global mine - end supply this year is less than 1%, and domestic refined copper production has declined. In September, the demand growth of traditional industries in China was limited, while emerging industries maintained a steady copper - using growth rate. Domestic inventories rebounded from a low level, and global inventories continued to increase [2]. - Overall, market risk - aversion demand has increased due to the U.S. trade policy. The Fed has differences in the interest - rate cut rhythm but basically agrees on the direction. Global economic growth remains stable under the background of wide - fiscal policies. China's anti - involution and stable - growth policies are clear. With the intensification of mine - end shortages and the tightening of the domestic supply - demand balance, copper prices are expected to return to the upward channel after shock adjustments in October [2]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 2025 September Copper Market Review - In September 2025, copper prices showed a strong upward trend. LME copper rose from around $9,875 to over $10,440, and SHFE copper rose from 79,500 to around 83,800. The Fed's interest - rate cut in September and supply disturbances in major mines supported copper prices. After the National Day, despite the short - term impact of China - U.S. trade frictions, copper prices rebounded quickly [7]. - In September, downstream copper - using industries faced cost pressures due to rising copper prices. The start - up rates of copper cable enterprises and air - conditioning production decreased, while the start - up rates of copper rod and copper foil enterprises in the primary processing industry rebounded. Social inventories remained low, and the spot market supply - demand structure was in a tight balance [9][10]. 3.2 Macroeconomic Analysis 3.2.1 U.S. Government Shutdown and Recurrence of China - U.S. Trade Frictions - The U.S. government shutdown during the National Day may delay the release of important economic data, affecting the Fed's decision - making on the interest - rate cut path. China - U.S. trade frictions have recurred, increasing market risk - aversion [13]. 3.2.2 U.S. Manufacturing Downturn and Eurozone Manufacturing in Contraction - The U.S. September ISM manufacturing PMI was 48.7, remaining in the contraction range. New orders decreased, while production and employment showed some improvement. The eurozone's September manufacturing PMI was 49.5, falling back below the boom - bust line. Germany and France's manufacturing PMIs declined, and the eurozone's economic outlook depends on its overall economic performance [14][16]. 3.2.3 China's Central Bank to Implement Moderately Loose Policies and Industrial Profit Growth - China's central bank will implement moderately loose policies and use proactive fiscal policies to support employment and foreign trade. In August, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 20.4% year - on - year, and the cumulative growth from January to August turned positive for the first time, which is positive for copper prices [17][18]. 3.3 Fundamental Analysis 3.3.1 Intensified Global Mine - End Supply Disturbances and Lowered Production Expectations of Major Miners - As of the end of September, the spot TC of copper concentrate remained at a relatively low level of around - $40/ton. The growth rate of global copper concentrate supply in 2025 is expected to be less than 1%. Many major mines have encountered problems, and some major mining companies have significantly lowered their production expectations for this year and next year [21]. 3.3.2 Possible Decline in Domestic Production and Limited Release of Overseas Refined Copper Capacity - In September, China's electrolytic copper production was 1121,300 tons, with a year - on - year increase of 11.65%. However, due to the 770 - document and the shortage of raw materials, domestic production in October is expected to have limited upward space. Overseas, some smelters have shut down, and the new refined copper production capacity in 2025 is limited [27][28]. 3.3.3 Marginal Decline in Refined Copper Imports and the Impact of Document 770 on Scrap Copper Enterprises - From January to August, China's imports of unforged copper and copper products increased by 2.6% year - on - year, while refined copper imports decreased by 6.4%. In September, the import window was not fully opened. Document 770 increased the negative tax rate of scrap copper rod enterprises, leading to production cuts [51][52]. 3.3.4 Continuous Increase in North American Inventories and Low - Level Rebound in Domestic Social Inventories - Since September, domestic inventories have rebounded from a low level, and global inventories have continued to increase. North American inventories are still flowing in. It is expected that global inventories will remain stable or decline slightly in October, and domestic inventories will fluctuate at a low level [53][55]. 3.3.5 Traditional Industries Entering the Peak Season and Stable Growth in Emerging Industries (Except Photovoltaic) - In the power grid investment, due to the high copper price, some projects have been postponed. The photovoltaic industry is undergoing structural adjustments, and the growth rate of wind power is expected to slow down. The real estate market is still at the bottom, and the air - conditioning production in October has decreased. However, new energy vehicles have maintained a strong growth momentum, and it is expected that the refined copper consumption will recover steadily in October [61][72]. 3.4 Market Outlook - Macroeconomically, the U.S. government shutdown and China - U.S. game have increased market risk - aversion. The Fed has differences in the interest - rate cut path, and China will implement loose policies. Fundamentally, the supply side is tightening, and the demand side has limited growth in traditional industries and stable growth in emerging industries. Copper prices are expected to return to the upward channel after shock adjustments in October [77][78].

Group 1 - Copper prices reached $11,000 per ton, a significant milestone in the London Metal Exchange's history, raising questions about the sustainability of this price level [2] - Current trading price of copper is around $10,718 per ton, following a recent decline due to escalating trade tensions [2] - Analysts emphasize the need for strong demand growth, particularly from China, to maintain upward momentum in copper prices [2][3] Group 2 - Key copper mines, including Indonesia's Grasberg, have faced production halts this year, contributing to market speculation about supply shortages versus speculative trading [2] - The International Copper Study Group forecasts a 150,000-ton deficit in 2026, despite maintaining a surplus estimate of 17,800 tons for the current year [2] - China's copper industry faces three main challenges: increasing reliance on foreign resources, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and suppressed downstream demand due to high copper prices [3]