BATIAN(SZ:002170)2025-08-19 01:14Group 1: Mining Operations - The Xiaogaozhai Phosphate Mine has a designed production capacity of 2 million tons per year, with a service life of 25 years [1] - The mine's current production capability can exceed 2.9 million tons per year if additional capacity is approved [2] - The mine operates at an elevation of approximately 1,050 meters, with the lowest mining level at +750 meters [2] Group 2: Production and Capacity - The current production license allows for a maximum output of 2 million tons per year, with plans to increase to 2.9 million tons per year pending approval [3] - The main slope shaft has a belt capacity of over 800 tons per hour, with a belt width of 2 meters [2] - The mining plan involves sequential extraction of layers A and B, with an average thickness of 4.7 meters for the interlayer [3] Group 3: Financial Aspects - The estimated investment for the new 900,000 tons per year capacity is approximately 150 million yuan [4] - The comprehensive cost of production is around 400 yuan per ton, including taxes [3] - The company aims for an annual return on investment of over 60% [5] Group 4: Market and Pricing - The market price for phosphate ore with a grade of 28% is approximately 870 yuan per ton [5] - The national demand for phosphate ore is estimated at about 110 million tons per year [6] - The company sells 50% of its phosphate concentrate within the province and 50% outside [4] Group 5: Regulatory and Approval Processes - The approval for the new 2.9 million tons per year capacity is managed at the provincial level, while capacities over 3 million tons require national approval [3] - The safety production facility design for the new capacity has been completed and is currently under review [4] - Expansion plans will require thorough assessments and timely submissions to regulatory bodies [4]