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Summary of the Conference Call on Zijin Mining (2899) Company Overview - The discussion primarily focused on Zijin Mining (2899), which recently raised its production forecast, leading to an increase in its stock price [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments - Production Forecast and Stock Performance: The company raised its production expectations, resulting in a positive market response with an increase in stock price [1][2]. - Capital Return Discussion: There was an exploration of the potential for the company to enhance capital returns. However, most investors expressed satisfaction with the current growth trajectory and were not urgently demanding a higher dividend payout, which currently stands at 32% [1][2]. - Investor Sentiment on Dividends: Some long-term investors indicated that an increase in the dividend payout could make the stock more appealing to a broader range of funds and asset management standards [1][2]. - Valuation Insights: Following the production forecast adjustment, many market participants noted that the stock price increase has led to a valuation that is now considered reasonable [2]. - Revenue and Profit Estimates: Based on the company's production guidance of 135 tons of gold, 1.55 million tons of copper, 650 tons of silver, and 30,000 tons of lithium (in lithium carbonate equivalent), and current spot prices (gold at $5,000/oz, copper at $13,000/ton, silver at $70/oz, lithium at $15,000/ton), the estimated revenue is approximately $48 billion. The estimated EBITDA, assuming profit margins of 50% for gold, copper, and silver, and 35% for lithium, is around $23.3 billion [2]. Additional Important Insights - Valuation Metrics: Using an 8x EBITDA valuation (current valuation is 9.6x, discounted over two years), the estimated valuation of the company is about $186 billion. After deducting net debt, the market capitalization is approximately $173 billion, indicating about a 20% upside from current levels (around 10% when excluding Zijin Gold) [3]. - Concerns on Profitability: The main market concern revolves around the sustainability of profit margins in the copper business, while the profitability of the gold business is undisputed. The assumptions for lithium prices are considered conservative, as peers are currently achieving EBITDA margins exceeding 65% in lithium [3]. - Cost Structure Advantage: It is emphasized that the company's overall cost structure is better than its peers, with the all-in sustaining cost for gold at approximately $1,100/oz. The lithium business is transitioning to lithium extraction from salt lakes [3]. - Future Market Dynamics: There is a viewpoint that the copper market is expected to experience structural supply shortages over the next five years, suggesting that valuations for copper mining companies should be adjusted upwards, which remains an attractive investment logic [3].