Zijin Mining Targets Gold and Copper Output Increases Amid Global Price Surge

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Zijin Mining, a leading Chinese gold producer, aims to significantly boost its gold and copper output this year, capitalizing on the global rise in precious metal prices. The company plans to allocate up to one billion yuan for investments in gold and copper mining and smelting projects, seeking to double its gold output and increase copper production by 67% to 32,000 tonnes. Zijin aims to produce 40 tonnes of gold, with 50% coming from its own mines and the remaining 50% from refining other miners' output. The company also targets a 42.9% increase in iron concentrate production to 500,000 tonnes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Zijin Mining will invest up to one billion yuan in gold and copper mining and smelting projects this year, aiming to double gold output and increase copper production by 67%.
  • The company plans to produce 40 tonnes of gold, with 50% coming from its own mines and the remaining 50% from refining other miners' output.
  • Zijin targets production of 32,000 tonnes of copper, a 67% increase from last year's 19,896 tonnes.
  • The company aims to raise gold output from its own mines by 31% to 20 tonnes, and refining of other companies' resources 3.2 times to 20 tonnes.
  • Gross profit margins on gold and copper mining operations are about 60%, while refining margins are about 0.6%.
  • Zijin's gold reserves rose 19% last year to 375 tonnes, and copper reserves increased 81.1% to 6.25 million tonnes.
  • The company expects the gold price to stay at high levels, potentially breaching $600 an ounce this year.

Statistics:

  • Gold production target: 40 tonnes
  • Copper production target: 32,000 tonnes
  • Capital expenditure allocation: up to one billion yuan
  • Gold reserves: 375 tonnes (up 19% from last year)
  • Copper reserves: 6.25 million tonnes (up 81.1% from last year)
  • Gross profit margin on gold and copper mining operations: 60%
  • Refining margin: 0.6%
  • Realised gold selling price: 119.25 yuan per gram (up 8.79% from last year)
  • Predicted gold price: potentially breaching $600 an ounce this year

Sources:

  • "Zijin Mining set to raise output amid global price surge" (1 February, No publication date)
  • Zijin Mining official press release (no date, exact date not specified in original text)