HBIS Resources (SZ:000923)2025-09-15 10:02Group 1: Financial Performance - The difference between operating profit and net profit is attributed to income tax expenses and non-operating net expenditures [1] - The gross profit margin for copper products is currently 18.44%, which is considered low due to high fixed costs and low production volume from the copper phase II project [2][3] - Copper business revenue accounts for approximately 27% of total revenue [4] Group 2: Production Capacity and Plans - The designed production capacity for the copper phase II project is 11 million tons per year, with expected full production by the end of 2026 [2][3][4] - The smelting plant has a planned capacity of 80,000 tons [2] - The company is currently constructing several projects, including the copper phase II project and a sixth crusher [3] Group 3: Market and Trade - The primary settlement currency for international trade is USD, with some transactions in South African Rand and Euro [1][2] - The company’s copper concentrate is mainly sold to Europe and domestic markets, with sales channels adjusted based on profit maximization principles [2] - The company is monitoring the impact of a 30% tariff imposed by the U.S. on imports from South Africa, but has already stocked inventory in the U.S. market [4]