Zijin Mining reports strong Q3 growth, strategic investments

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. achieved significant growth in Q3 2025, with mineral gold output up 20% year-on-year to 65 tonnes, mineral copper up 5% to 830,000 tonnes, and mineral zinc up 12% to 270,000 tonnes. The company's net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 57.14% in Q3 and 55.45% year-to-date to RMB 14.57 bn and RMB 37.86 bn, respectively, driven by effective operational management and favorable metal prices. Total assets reached RMB 483.01 bn, a 21.78% increase from the prior year-end.

The company completed several acquisitions, including the Akim Gold Mine in Ghana and majority control of Zangge Mining, which contributed to increased production and resource reserves. Zijin Mining also provided a shareholder loan of RMB 34.61 m to subsidiary Songpan Zijin at an annual interest rate of 5% for five years.

In shareholder-related actions, Zijin Mining adjusted the exercise price for its 2023 stock option incentive plan to RMB 11.15 per share and initiated the repurchase and cancellation of 1.02 m restricted shares at an adjusted price of RMB 3.58 per share due to an employee's departure. The third restricted stock lifting period for its 2020 incentive plan has been achieved, making 754,800 shares eligible for release for 33 eligible employees.