Production and Mining Operations - Ruashi Mine's copper production decreased by 7% from 16,823 tonnes in 2020 1H to 15,637 tonnes in 2021 1H, while cobalt production fell by 45% from 2,635 tonnes to 1,447 tonnes due to lower feed grades[6]. - A total of 849,145 tonnes of ore was mined in 2021 1H, representing a 5% decrease compared to 895,376 tonnes in 2020 1H[6]. - The Group operates two mines (Ruashi and Kinsenda), one leased mine (Chibuluma South), one development project (Musonoi), and one exploration project (Lubembe)[6]. - Ruashi Mine has a life of mine (LoM) of 8 years with resources of 637kt Cu and 85kt Co, and reserves of 243kt Cu and 27kt Co as of December 31, 2020[6]. - The Group maximized throughput rates and plant utilization at Ruashi Mine to compensate for the lack of suitable foreign ore supply[6]. - The Group's mining operations are located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), specifically in Haut Katanga Province[6]. - The processing method at Ruashi Mine includes leach SX-EW processing, producing copper cathode and cobalt hydroxide[6]. - The Group's operational review indicates a continued focus on higher stripping rates of waste and ore at Ruashi Mine[7]. - Ruashi produced 15,637 tonnes of copper in 2021 1H, a 7% decrease from 2020 1H's 16,823 tonnes[9]. - Cobalt production decreased by 45% to 1,447 tonnes in 2021 1H compared to 2,635 tonnes in 2020 1H[10]. - Kinsenda produced 12,866 tonnes of copper in 2021 1H, a 10% decrease from 14,219 tonnes in 2020 1H due to lower average feed grade[18]. - Kinsenda's average feed grade was 4.32% in 2021 1H, down from 4.85% in 2020 1H, while overall plant recovery rate improved slightly to 98.08%[18]. - Kinsenda Mine produced 12,866 tonnes of copper concentrate in 2021 1H, a 10% decrease from 14,219 tonnes in 2020 1H, primarily due to lower average grade[19]. Financial Performance - The Group's financial statements are unaudited and include condensed consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income[2]. - The interim report is for the six months ended June 30, 2021, and includes management discussion and analysis[2]. - Average realised copper price increased by 71% to US5,287 per tonne in 2020 1H[10]. - Average realised cobalt price rose by 120% to US19,472 per tonne in 2020 1H[12]. - Overall revenue for 2021 1H was 30% higher than in 2020 1H, driven by a 57% increase in copper revenue despite lower sales volumes[12]. - Capital expenditure for Ruashi Mine in 2021 1H was US11.7 million for pit 3 waste stripping[13]. - Kinsenda's revenue for 2021 1H was US9,567 per tonne[17]. - Copper revenue for 2021 1H was US360.4 million, a 4% increase from US323.7 million in 2021 1H, up from US14.6 million in 2020 1H to US78.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to a loss of US61.1 million in 2021 1H, a turnaround from a loss of US163.4 million, significantly up from US360,444,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to 133,687,000, significantly up from 4.3 million, mainly for underground development and dewatering[20]. - The Musonoi power project is currently 20% complete, with the core shed and integrated warehouse 90% completed[28]. - The Northern Road for the Musonoi project is 80% completed, with 30% of the bridge section piling completed[28]. - Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment amounted to US20.0 million in the same period of 2020[73]. Market Conditions and Commodity Prices - The average LME copper price increased by 66% from US9,095 per tonne in 2021 1H[34]. - LME copper price reached an all-time high of US9,385 per tonne at the end of June 2021[34]. - The average LME copper prices for the quarters from March 2020 to June 2021 showed a gradual upward trend, with prices rising from US9,711 per tonne[82]. - Copper market is expected to remain tight in the short term due to disruptions in South America and low LME inventories, the lowest since 2008[86]. - Global commodities trader Trafigura predicts a significant copper deficit of approximately 10 million tonnes by 2030, requiring the construction of eight projects the size of Escondida to close the gap[86]. - The electric vehicle industry is projected to require 250% more copper for charging stations by 2030 compared to 2019, with each EV consuming four times more copper than conventional vehicles[86]. - Cobalt prices have stabilized between 25.3 per pound in 2021 after a significant drop from $43.7 per pound in 2018[86]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Company has established an audit committee in compliance with the Listing Rules and CG Code provisions[121]. - The board is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, complying with all applicable code provisions during the reporting period[127]. - The Company has established a remuneration and nomination committee to oversee the remuneration and nomination functions for all directors and senior management[125]. - The Group's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and applicable disclosure requirements, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards[162]. Shareholder Information - Jinchuan Group Co., Ltd. holds a long position of 7,593,009,857 shares, representing 65.69% of the total shares in issue[93]. - Jinchuan (BVI) 1 Limited holds 1,888,449,377 shares, accounting for 14.98% of the total shares in issue[93]. - Gansu Province Xinye Asset Management Co. Ltd. holds 1,110,000,000 shares, representing 8.80% of the total shares in issue[93]. - The total number of shares available for issue under the 2019 Share Option Scheme is 1,260,987,305 shares, which represents 10% of the Company's issued shares as of June 19, 2019[3]. - The Company may refresh the Mandate Limit for share issuance upon approval from shareholders, with an overriding limit of 30% of the Company's issued shares for outstanding options[3]. Operational Challenges and Future Outlook - The Group's overseas business is susceptible to local government policies and international relations, which may adversely affect financial conditions and operating results[88]. - The Group aims to continuously reduce production costs with a strategy focused on "Improvement on Cobalt and Maintaining Growth on Copper" to enhance production and sales[27]. - The Group is actively pursuing new business development opportunities in Southern Africa to seek synergies with existing mines[27]. - The Group remains confident in overcoming market disadvantages and creating value for stakeholders under unfavorable market conditions[27].
金川国际(02362) - 2021 - 中期财报