Group 1 - The company is progressing steadily with the construction of a new copper and cobalt smelting plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is expected to produce 30,000 tons of cathode copper and 2,710 tons of cobalt annually [2] - The project is on track to be completed and put into operation by the end of 2026, with comprehensive scientific surveys already underway and transitioning into the engineering construction phase [2]

Group 1 - The company expects a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, projecting between 220 million to 238 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 98.77% to 115.03% [1] - The increase in profit is attributed to enhanced operational management, growth in overseas business, and improved production capacity of cathode copper, which has led to increased sales and profit margins [1] - The company has also benefited from rising cobalt prices, which have positively impacted the gross margin of cobalt products [1] Group 2 - The company plans to invest in a new copper wet smelting plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a total investment not exceeding 165 million USD (approximately 1.183 billion yuan) [2] - This investment is part of the company's long-term strategic layout in the region, which is rich in copper and cobalt resources, ensuring stable and secure raw material supply [2] - The new plant is expected to enhance production capacity and improve cost control through the advantages of local resources and wet smelting technology, thereby increasing the company's competitiveness in the global copper and cobalt market [2]