Zijin Gold International (02259.HK: The annual net profit increased by 233% to USD 1.6 billion, with a final dividend of HKD 1.5.

Gelonghui, March 22 — Zijin Gold International (02259.HK) announced that for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, the group has seized development opportunities from rising gold prices and the integration of high-quality overseas assets, resulting in a significant improvement in overall operational quality. In 2025, the group achieved revenue of $5.38 billion, an 80% increase from $2.99 billion in 2024; gold sales revenue was $5.29 billion, with a gold volume of 46.6 tons, and an average selling price of $3,524 per ounce. Benefiting from rising gold prices, stable production and efficiency improvements at mature mines, and contributions from newly acquired Akim Gold Mine in Ghana and Rygado Gold Mine in Kazakhstan, the group’s profitability significantly strengthened. Net profit attributable to the parent company was $1.6 billion, up approximately 233% from 2024.

The board recommends a final dividend of HKD 1.5 per share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. This dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting.

From an operational perspective, in 2025, the group produced 46.9 tons of mineral gold, with 45.4 tons coming from controlled mines. The mature assets maintained stable operations, providing solid production and cash flow support. The Akim and Rygado gold mines transitioned smoothly after acquisition, becoming new sources of production growth and further enhancing the group’s asset layout in West Africa and Central Asia.

In terms of costs, the overall AISC in 2025 was $1,501 per ounce, up 3% from $1,458 per ounce in 2024. The increase in overall AISC mainly reflects impacts from tax adjustments, M&A integration, and phased investments in some projects. However, the group continues to promote business-finance integration, supply chain optimization, technological upgrades, and refined management. Under the favorable environment of rising gold prices, core operational cost control remains effective.

Overall, during the reporting period, the group achieved coordinated growth in scale, profitability, and asset quality, laying a solid foundation for future production releases, resource conversion, and sustainable growth.