Zijin Mining's Q1 profit soars 62% amid production gains

Zijin Mining Group Company (SSE:601899) announced a 62.39% year-over-year surge in net profit attributable to shareholders, reaching CNY 10.17 billion for the first quarter of 2025. The increase was attributed to improved production and management, combined with opportune metal price increases. Overall revenue increased 5.55% to CNY 78.93 billion. Mineral gold production increased 13% year-over-year, while mineral copper production was up 9%. Basic earnings per share rose 60.92% to CNY 0.383 per share. The company's operating cash flow also saw a significant boost, increasing 53.31% to CNY 12.53 billion.