Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Back on the 30th April 2025, <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zijin-mining-group-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6358:1" rel="noopener">Zijin Mining (2899 HK)</a>  </strong><a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0430/2025043003439.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> it planned to spin off its overseas gold mine assets on the Hong Kong exchange.</li>
<li>The newly created unit, Zijin Gold International, owns/operates mines in South America, Central Asia, Africa and Oceania, including the Buritica project in Colombia, the nation's largest gold mine.</li>
<li>A Circular is now <a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0610/2025061000537.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">out</a> concerning the spin-off, which is <em>not</em> subject to shareholder approval. Pegged to peers, Zijin appears fully valued.</li>
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Back on the 30th April 2025, Zijin Mining (2899 HK)  said it planned to spin off its overseas gold mine assets on the Hong Kong exchange.
The newly created unit, Zijin Gold International, owns/operates mines in South America, Central Asia, Africa and Oceania, including the Buritica project in Colombia, the nation's largest gold mine.
A Circular is now out concerning the spin-off, which is not subject to shareholder approval. Pegged to peers, Zijin appears fully valued.


Zijin Mining (2899 HK): Fully Valued Ahead Of (Expected) Gold Unit Spin-Off

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Rahul Jain

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Zijin has guided for a 54% YoY rise in H1 FY2025 net profit to RMB 23.2 billion, driven by strong copper and gold pricing and volume gains.</li>
<li>Based on this, we see scope to revise our FY2025 PAT and EPS estimates up by 16–19%, and EBITDA by 35–50%.</li>
<li>The proposed listing of Zijin Gold International in Hong Kong could unlock value from its high-margin overseas gold assets and enhance investor visibility.</li>
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Zijin has guided for a 54% YoY rise in H1 FY2025 net profit to RMB 23.2 billion, driven by strong copper and gold pricing and volume gains.
Based on this, we see scope to revise our FY2025 PAT and EPS estimates up by 16–19%, and EBITDA by 35–50%.
The proposed listing of Zijin Gold International in Hong Kong could unlock value from its high-margin overseas gold assets and enhance investor visibility.


Zijin Mining: Strong H1 Guidance, FY25 Upgrades Likely, Gold Listing Adds Catalyst

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<li>Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., China’s largest gold producer, is carving out its fast-growing international operations for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, aiming to build a well-funded global powerhouse as gold prices reach record heights.</li>
<li>Already listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Zijin announced Monday that its subsidiary Zijin Gold International Co. Ltd. has submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.</li>
<li>The offering — jointly underwritten by Morgan Stanley and Citic Securities — will float up to 15% of the unit’s shares, with an overallotment option of an additional 15% of that tranche.</li>
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Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., China’s largest gold producer, is carving out its fast-growing international operations for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, aiming to build a well-funded global powerhouse as gold prices reach record heights.
Already listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Zijin announced Monday that its subsidiary Zijin Gold International Co. Ltd. has submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The offering — jointly underwritten by Morgan Stanley and Citic Securities — will float up to 15% of the unit’s shares, with an overallotment option of an additional 15% of that tranche.


Zijin to Float Its Overseas Arm to Fund Global Expansion as Gold Prices Soar 

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<li>Zijin has acquired one of Kazakhstan’s largest gold mines, Raygorodok, adding 3.2 Moz in reserves and 193 koz in annual production.</li>
<li>He asset is highly profitable (USD 202m net profit in 2024) with low costs (USD 796/oz), lifting Zijin’s output by 8% and reserves by 4%.</li>
<li>5.9x P/E and 3.3x EV/EBITDA, the deal looks attractively priced and enhances the scale, margins, and IPO narrative for Zijin Gold International.</li>
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Zijin has acquired one of Kazakhstan’s largest gold mines, Raygorodok, adding 3.2 Moz in reserves and 193 koz in annual production.
He asset is highly profitable (USD 202m net profit in 2024) with low costs (USD 796/oz), lifting Zijin’s output by 8% and reserves by 4%.
5.9x P/E and 3.3x EV/EBITDA, the deal looks attractively priced and enhances the scale, margins, and IPO narrative for Zijin Gold International.


Zijin Mining (601899.SS): Acquires Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine for USD 1.2 Billion

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<li>Zijin plans to IPO its overseas gold unit, targeting 85t output in 2025; timeline not yet disclosed.</li>
<li>SOTP values copper business at RMB 592 bn, gold at RMB 190–200 bn, lithium adds RMB 18–28 bn.</li>
<li>Stock trades ~15–20% below intrinsic value, offering ~25–26% upside even without IPO re-rating.</li>
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Zijin plans to IPO its overseas gold unit, targeting 85t output in 2025; timeline not yet disclosed.
SOTP values copper business at RMB 592 bn, gold at RMB 190–200 bn, lithium adds RMB 18–28 bn.
Stock trades ~15–20% below intrinsic value, offering ~25–26% upside even without IPO re-rating.


Zijin Mining (2899 HK): Fair Value Still 25% Higher Despite IPO Discount Risks

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Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., through its subsidiaries, explores, mines, produces, refines, and sells gold and other mineral resources in China.

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Zijin Mining (2899 HK): Fully Valued Ahead Of (Expected) Gold Unit Spin-Off

The record date for 1) entitlement to the Zijin Gold offering and 2) interim divi, will be the 12 Sept. The last day for dealing in the H shares...

David Blennerhassett

Zijin Mining: Strong H1 Guidance, FY25 Upgrades Likely, Gold Listing Adds Catalyst

Zijin expects a 54% YoY rise in H1 FY2025 net profit, prompting potential revisions to estimates and plans for a Hong Kong listing to unlock value.

Rahul Jain

Zijin to Float Its Overseas Arm to Fund Global Expansion as Gold Prices Soar

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. , China’s largest gold producer, is carving out its fast-growing international operations for an initial public...

Caixin Global

Zijin Mining (601899.SS): Acquires Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine for USD 1.2 Billion

Zijin acquires Kazakhstan's Raygorodok gold mine, boosting reserves and production while enhancing profitability and scale.

Rahul Jain

Zijin Mining (2899 HK): Fair Value Still 25% Higher Despite IPO Discount Risks

Zijin plans IPO for overseas gold unit, aiming for 85t output by 2025; stock undervalued with potential for 25-26% upside.

Rahul Jain

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Zijin Mining (2899 HK): Fully Valued Ahead Of (Expected) Gold Unit Spin-Off

The record date for 1) entitlement to the Zijin Gold offering and 2) interim divi, will be the 12 Sept. The last day for dealing in the H shares...

David Blennerhassett

Zijin Mining: Strong H1 Guidance, FY25 Upgrades Likely, Gold Listing Adds Catalyst

​Zijin expects a 54% YoY rise in H1 FY2025 net profit, prompting potential revisions to estimates and plans for a Hong Kong listing to unlock value.

Rahul Jain

Zijin to Float Its Overseas Arm to Fund Global Expansion as Gold Prices Soar

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. , China’s largest gold producer, is carving out its fast-growing international operations for an initial public...

Caixin Global

Zijin Mining (601899.SS): Acquires Kazakhstan’s Raygorodok Gold Mine for USD 1.2 Billion

​Zijin acquires Kazakhstan's Raygorodok gold mine, boosting reserves and production while enhancing profitability and scale.

Rahul Jain

Zijin Mining (2899 HK): Fair Value Still 25% Higher Despite IPO Discount Risks

​Zijin plans IPO for overseas gold unit, aiming for 85t output by 2025; stock undervalued with potential for 25-26% upside.

Rahul Jain

Zijin expects a 54% YoY rise in H1 FY2025 net profit, prompting potential revisions to estimates and plans for a Hong Kong listing to unlock value.

Zijin acquires Kazakhstan's Raygorodok gold mine, boosting reserves and production while enhancing profitability and scale.

Zijin plans IPO for overseas gold unit, aiming for 85t output by 2025; stock undervalued with potential for 25-26% upside.