Zijin Mining's 2025 performance soars: net profit exceeds 50 billion yuan, dividends amount to 15.95 billion yuan, and it invests 18.2 billion yuan to acquire a controlling stake in Chifeng Gold.

Zijin Mining recently announced an impressive financial report. According to the latest disclosed 2025 annual financial report, the company achieved an operating revenue of 349.079 billion yuan, a 14.96% increase compared to the same period last year; net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company reached 51.777 billion yuan, a 61.55% increase year-on-year. This performance not only broke the company’s historical record but also marked its first net profit attributable to the parent exceeding 50 billion yuan.

The sustained growth in core mineral product output has been a key driver of the performance increase. During the reporting period, the company’s mineral gold production reached 90 tons, ranking among the top in global mining companies; mineral copper output exceeded one million tons for three consecutive years, reaching 1.09 million tons in 2025; lithium carbonate equivalent production was 25,500 tons, with significant contributions from newly commissioned lithium projects. Mineral zinc (lead) production was 400,000 tons, and mineral silver production was 439 tons, both maintaining steady growth.

While achieving record-high results, the company also introduced a generous profit distribution plan. The board proposed a cash dividend of 3.8 yuan (including tax) per 10 shares to all shareholders. Coupled with the previously implemented interim dividend of 5.85 billion yuan, the total cash dividend for the year is expected to reach 15.95 billion yuan, a new high since the company’s listing. This dividend payout accounts for over 30% of the net profit for the year, demonstrating the company’s strong emphasis on shareholder returns.

In terms of capital operations, the company is simultaneously advancing share repurchases and strategic investments. According to the announcement, it plans to use 1.5 billion to 2.5 billion yuan of its own funds to repurchase A-shares through centralized bidding, with a maximum purchase price of 41.5 yuan per share, over a 12-month period. The repurchased shares will be used for employee stock ownership plans or equity incentives, further improving the long-term incentive mechanism. Meanwhile, Zijin Gold, a wholly owned subsidiary, reached a strategic agreement with Chifeng Gold, acquiring control through share transfers and capital increases, with a total transaction value of approximately 18.258 billion yuan. This acquisition will be consolidated into financial statements, further expanding resource reserves and industrial layout.

Notably, several operational indicators have set industry benchmarks. Mineral copper output has remained among the top globally for three consecutive years; the lithium sector has formed a new growth pole from scratch; and gold production growth leads major global mining companies. Driven by both endogenous growth and external acquisitions, the company is accelerating its path toward becoming a global mining leader. Market analysts point out that amid increasing metal price volatility, the company’s resource advantages and cost control capabilities demonstrate strong risk resistance and profitability resilience.