Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of 327,112 thousand for the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 28,389 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing a significant increase[2] - The net profit for the period was 10,038 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a turnaround in performance[4] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 0.10 per share in the same period of 2023[4] - The group reported a pre-tax profit of 6,409 thousand for the same period in 2023[15] - The company reported a consolidated profit after tax of 10.0 million in the same period of 2023[58] - Shareholders' profit for the first half of 2024 was 12.5 million in the first half of 2023, attributed to rising copper prices and reduced production costs[59] Revenue and Sales - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 327,112 thousand for the same period in 2023[12] - Copper sales amounted to 320,973 thousand, representing a decline of 18.3% year-over-year[12] - Cobalt sales were 17,513 thousand, indicating a decrease of 1.5%[12] - Revenue from copper sales in the first half of 2024 was 221.0 million in the first half of 2023[36] - The trading division recorded a revenue of 107.6 million in the first half of 2023[38] - Revenue from mining operations in the first half of 2024 was 327.1 million in the first half of 2023[40] Production and Operations - The company produced approximately 28,578 tons of copper and 681 tons of cobalt in the first half of 2024, compared to 30,200 tons of copper and 1,364 tons of cobalt in the first half of 2023[36] - Copper production in the first half of 2024 was approximately 28,578 tons, a decrease of 5% compared to about 30,200 tons in the first half of 2023[37] - Cobalt production decreased by 50% from approximately 1,364 tons in the first half of 2023 to about 681 tons in the first half of 2024, due to lower feed grades and declining cobalt prices[37] - The Kinsenda mine's copper production in the first half of 2024 was approximately 15,244 tons, a decrease of 4% from about 15,843 tons in the first half of 2023[37] - The company has adjusted its production plan to reduce cobalt output and decided to suspend cobalt production in late May 2024 to allocate more resources to copper production[37] Financial Position - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to 1,899,771 thousand as of December 31, 2023[5] - Current liabilities increased to 253,268 thousand as of December 31, 2023[6] - Non-current liabilities stood at 767,346 thousand as of December 31, 2023[6] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to 61,381 thousand as of December 31, 2023[5] - The company’s total liabilities increased to USD 202,252,000 as of June 30, 2024, from USD 177,325,000 as of December 31, 2023[27] - Total bank borrowings and overdrafts increased to 278.5 million as of December 31, 2023[66] - The company's asset-to-liability ratio rose to 38.4% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 32.4% as of December 31, 2023, due to increased loans from affiliates and bank borrowings[67] Costs and Expenses - Total sales costs for the first half of 2024 were 285.6 million in the first half of 2023[46] - The sales cost of the mining business decreased by 7% to 177.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a 24% reduction in smelting costs[47] - Net financial costs rose by 67% to 4.5 million in the same period of 2023, due to rising market interest rates and increased bank borrowings[50] - The total interest expense (before capitalization) increased by 72% to 11.0 million in the same period of 2023, due to increased borrowings and rising market interest rates[50] - Administrative expenses remained relatively stable at 3.0 million in the same period of 2023[57] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to continue its focus on mining operations and trading of mineral products, aiming for market expansion and potential new product development[8] - The group anticipates that copper prices will rise in the third and fourth quarters due to infrastructure projects in China[74] - The company projects a revenue growth of 10% for the next fiscal year, driven by increased production capacity and market expansion efforts[90] - The company is exploring market expansion opportunities in Africa, targeting a 25% increase in market share within the next two years[90] - A strategic acquisition of a local mining company is in progress, which is anticipated to enhance resource availability and operational efficiency[89] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company reported a total dividend amount of approximately HKD 25,004,000 (equivalent to about USD 3,206,000) for the year ending December 31, 2023, with a proposed final dividend of HKD 0.2 per share[21] - The company has not declared any dividends for the six months ending June 30, 2024[21] - The board has resolved not to declare any interim dividend for the six months ending June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period ending June 30, 2023, which also had no interim dividend[79] - The board has approved a dividend payout of $0.02 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst growth initiatives[90] Employee and Operational Changes - The group has 1,676 long-term employees and 3,948 contractor employees as of June 30, 2024, compared to 1,744 and 3,738 respectively as of December 31, 2023, indicating a reduction in long-term employees by approximately 3.9% and an increase in contractor employees by approximately 5.6%[78]
金川国际(02362) - 2024 - 中期业绩