Zijin Posts $7.4B Profit, Expands Global Output

Beijing: Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. has announced its 2025 financial results, recording revenue of US$ 49.7 billion and net profit of US$ 7.4 billion. The company's social contributions rose to US$ 16 billion, reflecting strong growth and expansion. According to Ghana News Agency, the report was contained in an official statement posted on the company's website on Wednesday. The report highlighted that gold output reached 90 tonnes, representing a 23 percent increase, driven largely by acquisitions of the Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana and the Raygorodok Gold Mine in Kazakhstan. Copper production stood at 1.09 million tonnes, maintaining growth from a high base, while lithium projects in China, Argentina, and Hunan delivered 25,500 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, marking a transition to large-scale production. For 2026, Zijin projects 105 tonnes of gold, 1.2 million tonnes of copper, 120,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, and 520 tonnes of silver. By 2028, the company aims to rank among the wor ld's top three producers of copper and gold, and by 2035, to become a global leader in lithium and molybdenum. The statement noted that expansion projects in Serbia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Suriname, and Colombia are ramping up output. Renewable energy use reached 6.34 billion kilowatt hours in 2025, accounting for 54.4 percent of total power consumption. Community engagement included 1,021 meetings and 16,786 stakeholder visits, supporting local industries ranging from eco-agriculture in China to coffee and beekeeping in Colombia. Zijin's market performance was equally strong, with its A-share and H-share prices rising 128 percent and 152 percent year-on-year, respectively. Market capitalization surpassed RMB 1 trillion in early 2026, placing the company among the world's top three listed metals miners. Dividend payouts totaled RMB 16 billion, representing a 58 percent increase. The acquisition of Ghana's Akyem Gold Mine underscores Zijin's growing footprint in the country's mining sector, positi oning Ghana as a key contributor to its global gold expansion strategy. This development strengthens Ghana's role in international mining supply chains and highlights the country's importance in the global minerals market. The statement further stated that Zijin remained committed to sustainable growth, community development, and shareholder value, while pursuing its ambition to become a leading global mining enterprise.