Zijin Mining profits surge amid production and financial shifts

Zijin Mining Group (HKEX: 2899) reported a substantial increase in first-quarter 2025 net profits, climbing 62.96% to RMB12.46 billion compared to RMB7.64 billion in the same period last year. The surge in profitability was driven by improved production and operational efficiencies, alongside gains from rising metal prices. Mine-produced gold and copper volumes rose by 13% and 9%, respectively. First-quarter operating income grew 5.55% to RMB78.92 billion.