Group 1 - A Russian court has ordered the seizure of billionaire Strukov's shares in the gold producer Uzhuralzoloto [1]

Core Viewpoint - Zijin Gold International is set to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to leverage its position as a leading gold mining company and enhance its competitive strength in the industry [1][2]. Company Overview - Zijin Gold International is a spin-off from Zijin Mining Group, established in 2000, focusing on gold exploration, mining, and sales [1]. - The company holds 100% ownership by Zijin Mining Group, which operates over 30 major mining projects globally, ranking among the top five mining companies in terms of resources, revenue, and market value [1]. Financial Performance - The company has shown significant growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.2% in revenue from 2022 to 2024, reaching revenues of 1.818 billion, 2.262 billion, and 2.99 billion yuan respectively [5]. - Net profit has also increased substantially, with a CAGR of 61.9%, achieving net profits of 184 million, 230 million, and 481 million yuan for the same period [5]. - The gross profit margin improved from approximately 34.13% in 2022 to 37.94% in 2024, reflecting a significant increase of 11.74 percentage points [5]. Mining Operations - Zijin Gold International operates eight gold mines in resource-rich regions, including Central Asia, South America, Oceania, and Africa [3]. - The all-in sustaining cost (AISC) for 2024 is projected at $1,458 per ounce, while the average gold price is expected to be $2,288 per ounce, indicating a healthy profit margin [7]. Market Trends - The global gold demand is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2020 to 2024, reaching 148.1 million ounces in 2024, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and increased central bank purchases [8][11]. - The average gold price is expected to rise, reaching $2,386.4 per ounce in 2024 and potentially $3,387.7 per ounce by 2026, supported by ongoing demand from emerging market central banks [11]. Strategic Positioning - The gold mining industry is experiencing increased concentration, with leading companies achieving economies of scale through mergers and resource integration [11][12]. - Zijin Gold International ranks eleventh globally in gold production among the top 15 producers, with a production growth rate of 21.4% from 2022 to 2024, indicating strong competitive positioning [12]. Future Prospects - The company plans to use the funds raised from the IPO for debt repayment, upgrading existing mines, and general operational expenses, indicating a strategic approach to enhance its growth and operational efficiency [5][6].

Group 1 - Mali plans to sell 1 ton of gold from Barrick Gold's Loulo-Gounkoto to fund its mining operations [1]

Group 1 - Ghana has approved 300 companies to purchase gold from small-scale mining operations [1] - This decision is expected to enhance the local gold market and support small-scale miners [1] - The initiative aims to increase transparency and regulation within the gold purchasing process [1] Group 2 - The approval is part of a broader strategy to boost the mining sector's contribution to the national economy [1] - It reflects the government's commitment to fostering a more organized and sustainable mining industry [1] - The move may attract more investments into the small-scale mining sector, potentially increasing production levels [1]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) saw 11 companies submit applications for listing from June 30 to July 6, with no companies passing the listing hearing during this period. Additionally, 7 companies initiated their public offerings, and 5 new stocks were listed. Group 1: Companies Submitting Applications - Puxiang Health Holdings Limited is a leading provider of integrated medical and elderly care services in North China, ranking second in revenue among its peers and first in revenue growth from 2022 to 2024 [2] - Magnesium Health Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on innovative payment solutions for medical expenses, being the largest provider of innovative health insurance solutions in China by policy count [3] - Yangtuo Technology Inc. operates a trading and service platform for home care and nutrition products, holding a 10.1% market share in the low-tier market [4] - Xiamen Ruiwei Information Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in image intelligent analysis products and solutions, leveraging machine learning and computer vision technologies [5] - Zijin Gold International Limited is a leading global gold mining company, ranking ninth in gold reserves and eleventh in production as of 2024 [6] - EVE Energy Co., Ltd. is a leading lithium battery platform company, ranking first in China for consumer cylindrical battery shipments and second globally for energy storage battery shipments [7] - Zhejiang Yifei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading industrial robotics company in China, focusing on the light industry [8] - ChipMight Semiconductor Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. is a leading power semiconductor company, ranking second in the global OLED display PMIC market [9] - Beijing Tongrentang Medical Investment Co., Ltd. is the largest non-public Chinese medicine hospital group by outpatient and inpatient visits [11] - Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd. is the largest OE tire manufacturer in China and the third largest globally [12] - Magnesium Holdings Limited is an innovative automotive technology company focused on AI-driven integrated domain control solutions [13] Group 2: Public Offerings and New Listings - Seven companies initiated their public offerings, including Anjii Foods, which had a subscription rate of 44.2 times for its public offering [14][15] - Other companies like Lens Technology and Fortior also initiated their public offerings with significant interest from cornerstone investors [16][19] - Five new stocks were listed, including Yunzhisheng, which saw a closing price increase of 44.59% on its first day [20][21][22][23] Group 3: Market Insights - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange raised over HKD 107 billion in the first half of 2025, with a 20% increase in the Hang Seng Index [24] - The biopharmaceutical sector has seen a resurgence, with 10 companies successfully listing in the first half of 2025, compared to only 12 for the entire previous year [25][26] - The total fundraising amount for the biopharmaceutical sector reached HKD 15.6 billion in the first half of 2025, indicating strong market interest [26][27]

Market Overview - The US 90-day exemption period is ending this week, leading to ongoing market focus on US tariff negotiations [1] - The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.12% at 23,887.83 points, with a total turnover of HKD 193.79 billion [1] - The Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.25% to 5,229.56 points, indicating mixed performance across indices [1] Blue Chip Performance - Sands China (01928) led blue-chip stocks, rising 3.85% to HKD 18.32, contributing 2.58 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Macau's June gaming revenue increased by 19% year-on-year to MOP 21.1 billion, exceeding market expectations [2] - Other notable blue-chip movements included China Resources Land (01109) up 3.45% and Ideal Automotive (02015) up 2.8% [2] Sector Highlights Stablecoin Sector - The stablecoin concept is gaining traction, with companies like Guotai Junan International (01788) rising 10.77% [3] - The Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation is set to take effect on August 1, with limited licenses expected to be issued [3] Beverage Sector - Tea beverage stocks surged, with Cha Bai Dao (02555) up 11.04% amid a competitive delivery market [4] - The delivery battle between Alibaba and Meituan has significantly boosted tea beverage consumption [4] Real Estate Sector - The housing market is under scrutiny, with a focus on stabilizing expectations and activating demand [5] - Analysts suggest that the third quarter will be crucial for policy direction affecting the real estate market [5] Gaming Sector - Gaming stocks continued to rise, with MGM China (02282) up 2.38% and overall positive sentiment in the Macau gaming market [6] - Morgan Stanley forecasts a 10% year-on-year increase in Macau's July gaming revenue [6] Power Sector - Power stocks saw a general increase, driven by record electricity demand due to high temperatures [7] - The maximum national electricity load reached 14.65 billion kilowatts, marking a significant year-on-year increase [7] Gold Sector - Gold stocks faced pressure, with Shandong Gold (01787) down 5.96% as gold prices fell below USD 3,310 per ounce [7] - The decline in gold prices is attributed to reduced expectations for US interest rate cuts [7] Notable Stock Movements - H&H International Holdings (01112) issued a profit warning, falling 7.14% [8] - Jihong Co. (02603) saw a significant rise of 11.62%, with projected net profit growth of 97.25% to 108.21% for the first half of 2025 [9] - Lao Pu Gold (06181) reached a new high, reflecting strong growth potential compared to industry peers [10] - FWD Group (01828) debuted on the market, closing up 1.05% with a net fundraising of approximately HKD 29.53 billion [11]

导语：母公司紫金矿业已向国际投资争端解决中心提起4.3亿美元诉 讼，指控哥伦比亚政府未 尽监管职责 。 01 公司概况与行业背景 紫金黄金国际是紫金矿业集团旗下专注海外黄金业务的子公司，计划在香港联交所主板上市，拟融 资10-20亿美元。该公司整合了紫金矿业除中国以外所有黄金矿山资产，包括位于塔吉克斯坦、吉尔 吉斯斯坦、澳大利亚等个国家的8座金矿 。 紫金黄金国际目前的黄金总储量为696.83吨，2024年产量46.22吨，位居全球第十一。 紫金黄金国际拟赴港上市、吸引国际投资者，这使得其地缘政治风险更加不容忽视。去年在哥伦比 亚，这些风险已对其资产造成实际损害。 此次IPO包含的金矿资产之一，哥伦比亚武里蒂卡金矿的运营面临严重安全挑战。去年11月，当地贩毒 集团"海湾帮"支持非法矿工控制了约60%的矿道，导致2024年损失约3.2吨黄金，价值2亿美元，相当于 该矿总产量的38%。母公司紫金矿业已向国际投资争端解决中心提起4.3亿美元诉讼，指控哥伦比亚政 府未尽监管职责。 02 财务与运营表现 2022-2024年，紫金黄金国际展现出强劲的增长势头： 公司在成本控制方面表现优异： 收入从18.18亿美元增至2 ...

Core Insights - Zimbabwe's currency, ZiG, experienced its largest single-day increase against the US dollar this year, driven by a surge in gold production and improved foreign exchange reserves [1] Group 1: Gold Production - Gold production in Zimbabwe increased nearly 46% in the first half of the year, reaching 20,104 kilograms [1] - In June alone, gold production rose by 63% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Foreign Exchange Reserves - The increase in gold production has led to a threefold increase in the country's foreign exchange reserves [1] - The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reported holding 3.4 tons of gold in its vaults, more than double the 1.5 tons held when ZiG was first issued in April of last year [1] Group 3: Currency Stabilization Efforts - ZiG represents Zimbabwe's sixth attempt in 16 years to stabilize its currency [1]

图为航拍陇南市武都区。(资料图)王肖晶 摄 中新网甘肃陇南7月4日电 (高展)当"海上丝绸之路"的商业基因邂逅"陇上江南"的生态禀赋，一曲跨越山 海的合作交响在秦巴山区激昂奏响。4日，第31届兰洽会系列活动之一的"知名闽商陇上行招商引资推介 会"在甘肃陇南市启幕，在文旅康养、绿色矿产、现代农业等领域，陇南诚邀客商共谋发展。 "陇南，这座镶嵌在秦巴山地的明珠，既是'南北过渡带'的生态秘境，又是'红色文化'与'古蜀文明'交融 的历史长廊。"福建甘肃商会会长郭芑的话语，道出了陇南独特的魅力。这里虽地处西北，却因温润气 候与秀丽山水被誉为"陇上江南"，更坐拥丰富的矿产资源、优质的农特产品和深厚的文旅底蕴，成为甘 肃南向开放的"桥头堡"。 陇南市委书记张柯兵介绍说，近年来陇南聚力推动特色产业提质升级，经济呈现"效速兼具、量质齐 升"的态势，"我们把福建作为重点招商区域，推出土地、税收等优惠政策，设立福建产业园，就是要让 闽商在陇南'进得来、留得住、发展好'。" 甘肃省政协副主席霍卫平表示，甘肃正处于政策红利释放、产业能级跃升的黄金期，"陇南历史文化底 蕴深厚，自然资源富集，新能源、文旅等产业潜力巨大，与闽商的发展理念高 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the rapid development and investment opportunities in Longnan, Gansu, showcasing various industrial projects and the effectiveness of local government services [1][4]. Group 1: Investment and Economic Growth - Longnan has signed 300 investment projects in 2024, amounting to 612.06 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.14% [4]. - The region has established 14 industrial chains, including new energy, non-ferrous metallurgy, and traditional Chinese medicine, which have collectively fostered four industrial chains with a comprehensive output value exceeding 100 billion yuan [3][4]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Logistics - The Jishiba Commercial Logistics Park in Wudu District has an annual transaction volume exceeding 10 billion yuan and serves as a crucial hub connecting Gansu, Shaanxi, and Sichuan [6]. - Longnan has implemented a "chain-long system" to tailor policies for its 14 industrial chains, facilitating targeted enterprise engagement and addressing operational challenges [6]. Group 3: Business Environment and Support - Longnan's government provides a "nanny-style" service for businesses, ensuring quick responses to issues and streamlining processes such as business registration and property transactions [9]. - The number of operating entities in Longnan has increased from 170,000 in 2021 to 200,000, with external funding reaching 616.13 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 45.26% [9].