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Summary of Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (洛阳钼业) - Year: 2024 Key Financial Performance - Revenue: 213.03 billion RMB, up 14% year-on-year [3] - Net Profit: 13.53 billion RMB, up 64% year-on-year [3] - Operating Cash Flow: 32.39 billion RMB, up 108% year-on-year [3] - Debt Ratio: 49.52%, down nearly 9 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Return on Equity: 20.96%, up 6 percentage points year-on-year [4] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - Dividend: 2.55 RMB per 10 shares, with A-share yield at approximately 3.42% and H-share yield at approximately 4.51% [3][4] - Dividend Payout Ratio: Exceeds 40% [3] Production and Capacity - Copper Production: 650,000 tons in 2024, ranking among the top ten copper producers globally [3][5] - Future Production Targets: - Copper: 600,000 to 660,000 tons - Cobalt: 100,000 to 120,000 tons - Tungsten: 12,000 to 15,000 tons - Nickel: 6,500 to 7,500 tons - Silver: 9,500 to 10,500 tons [16] Regional Performance - Africa: Revenue of 50.6 billion RMB, up 80.71% year-on-year; total production of 650,000 tons, up 65% [7] - China: Molybdenum production of 15,400 tons; tungsten production of 8,288 tons [7] - Brazil: Revenue of 6.54 billion RMB, up 3.42% year-on-year [7] ESG Achievements - Economic Contribution: 190 billion RMB globally [6] - Carbon Emission Density: Lower than 70% of global mining companies [6] - Renewable Energy Usage: 36% of total energy [6] - Water Recycling Rate: 81% [6] - Inclusion in FTSE Russell Social Responsibility Index: First-time inclusion [6] Financial Health - Cash Reserves: 30.4 billion RMB [8] - Total Assets: 170.2 billion RMB; total liabilities: 84.3 billion RMB, down 17% year-on-year [10] - Free Cash Flow: 27.49 billion RMB, up 248% year-on-year [15] Cost Management and Efficiency - Cost Reduction Measures: - Continuous technological upgrades and process optimization [20] - Unified procurement management to reduce unit costs by over 10% [20] - Asset management improvements to enhance cash returns [20] Geopolitical and Regulatory Risks - Congo's Cobalt Export Ban: Company maintains sufficient inventory and technical reserves to ensure stable production [21][22] - Government Relations: Close communication with the Congolese government to ensure supply chain stability [21] Future Outlook - Expansion Plans: Aiming for 800,000 to 1,000,000 tons of copper capacity by 2028 [12] - Strategic Focus: Emphasis on responsible production and sustainable practices in the cobalt market [26] - Long-term Vision: Aspiration to become a respected modern world-class resource company [28] Conclusion Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. has demonstrated strong financial performance, significant production capacity, and a commitment to ESG principles. The company is well-positioned to navigate geopolitical challenges while pursuing ambitious growth targets in the coming years.