Mining Operations and Resources - The Zhangjiaba Mine contains 44.2 million cubic meters of measured and indicated marble resources, with an estimated block rate of 38%, equating to approximately 16.8 million cubic meters of proved and probable marble reserves[16] - As of December 31, 2024, the total measured resource is 10.78 million cubic meters, down from 11.46 million cubic meters in 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 5.93%[18] - The total indicated resource is 19.46 million cubic meters, a decrease from 20.68 million cubic meters in 2023, reflecting a decline of about 5.91%[18] - The total proved reserve is 3.84 million cubic meters, down from 4.08 million cubic meters in 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 5.88%[18] - The total probable reserve is 6.94 million cubic meters, reduced from 7.37 million cubic meters in 2023, indicating a decline of about 5.83%[18] - The total reserve stands at 10.78 million cubic meters, down from 11.45 million cubic meters in 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.85%[18] - The renewed mining permit for the Zhangjiaba Mine is valid from February 21, 2021, to February 21, 2026[11] - The Group entered into two MOUs for potential acquisition of mining rights in Chile, aiming to diversify its mining portfolio amid rising gold demand due to geopolitical tensions and economic recession concerns[33] - The Group has entered into a memorandum of understanding for the proposed acquisition of at least 50% equity interest in a company owning mining rights for the Pumillahue project in Chile, covering approximately 400 hectares[90] - The Group has also entered into a memorandum of understanding for the proposed acquisition of at least 50% equity interest in a company owning mining rights for the Pureo project in Chile, covering approximately 737 hectares[91] Financial Performance - For FY2024, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB48.9 million, a decrease of approximately 16.4% compared to FY2023's revenue of RMB58.5 million[23] - The gross profit for FY2024 was approximately RMB11.3 million, representing a decrease of approximately 47.7% from FY2023's gross profit of RMB21.7 million[23] - The net loss attributable to owners of the Company for FY2024 was approximately RMB85.3 million, an increase of approximately 43.1% compared to FY2023's net loss of approximately RMB59.6 million[24] - The average selling price per ton of marble slag decreased by 9.2% from approximately RMB26.0 in FY2023 to approximately RMB23.6 in FY2024, leading to a decrease in gross profit margin from 37.5% to 21.1%[29] - Sales of marble slags decreased by 26.4% from approximately RMB56.3 million in FY2023 to approximately RMB41.4 million in FY2024[25] - The Group's revenue decreased by approximately RMB9.6 million or 16.4%, from approximately RMB58.5 million for FY2023 to approximately RMB48.9 million for FY2024[54] - Sales of marble slags decreased by approximately RMB14.9 million or 26.4%, from approximately RMB56.3 million for FY2023 to approximately RMB41.4 million for FY2024[58] - Gross profit decreased by approximately RMB10.4 million or 47.7%, from approximately RMB21.7 million for FY2023 to approximately RMB11.3 million for FY2024[59] - Gross profit margin decreased by 13.8 percentage points, from 37.0% for FY2023 to 23.2% for FY2024[60] Business Operations and Strategy - The Group is also engaged in a food brand business in the UK, focusing on delivery-only operations with a central kitchen for ready-to-cook meal kits[12] - The Group operates an e-commerce platform for its food brand, integrating online and offline sales channels[12] - The Group's food brand business in the UK achieved sales of approximately RMB7.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 2.4 times compared to FY2023[30] - The Group's food brand business operates through e-commerce and retail distribution, with three main sales channels including OEM[42] - The Group decided not to renew the exclusive sales agreement with a GCC manufacturer, aiming to expand its customer base and improve bargaining power[29] - The Group plans to explore new business opportunities to maximize shareholder value in the future, while remaining vigilant to market risks[34] - The Group is adjusting its business operations, which may negatively impact sales in the first half of 2025[29] Economic Outlook and Market Conditions - The Group is cautious about China's economic outlook, indicating that a robust recovery may take time[29] - The property sector in China is expected to face challenges, impacting the demand for marble blocks, leading the Group to refrain from predicting the timing of resumption of block extraction[48] - China's economic uncertainty remains high, with the Group focusing on consolidating mining operations and expanding its customer base to enhance business performance[34] - The Group's marble slag business is expected to experience moderate growth in 2025 as demand in the property market begins to recover[29] Corporate Governance and Board Structure - The Company has complied with all code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code for FY2024, except for deviations from provisions C.2.1, C.1.8, and F.2.2[135] - The roles of the Chairman and CEO are clearly defined and segregated to ensure independence, with the CEO's responsibilities temporarily taken over by executive directors following the resignation of Mr. Li Yunfei on June 6, 2024[137] - The Board consists of four executive Directors and three independent non-executive Directors, maintaining a balance of skills and experience appropriate for the Group's business requirements[147] - The Company confirmed that all Directors complied with the Model Code for Securities Transactions throughout FY2024, with no non-compliance reported[143] - The independent non-executive Directors are identified in all corporate communications as required by the Corporate Governance Code[148] - The Board consists of five Directors, with two being Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs), promoting critical review and control of management processes[176] - The Company has established a Board Diversity Policy to ensure a balance of skills, experience, and perspectives appropriate to its business needs[174] - The Nomination Committee has confirmed that the requirements of the Board Diversity Policy have been met[177] Financial Position and Borrowings - As of December 31, 2024, the Group's total equity interests decreased by 49.5% to approximately RMB76.2 million from approximately RMB150.9 million as of December 31, 2023[73] - The Group's cash and bank balances increased to approximately RMB8.6 million as of December 31, 2024, up from RMB4.7 million as of December 31, 2023[74] - Total borrowings as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB13.3 million, down from RMB16.3 million as of December 31, 2023, with a significant portion being unsecured loans[78] - The annual interest rate on borrowings for FY2024 ranged from 2.0% to 15.0%, compared to 2.0% to 12.7% in FY2023[78] - The Group did not incur any material capital expenditure during FY2024 and FY2023[79] - There were no significant contingent liabilities reported as of December 31, 2024, and 2023[83] - The Group is not exposed to significant foreign exchange risk as most transactions are denominated in RMB[82] - The Group's asset-to-equity ratio was approximately 0.17 as of December 31, 2024, compared to 0.10 as of December 31, 2023[84] Director Remuneration and Committees - The Remuneration Committee held one meeting during FY2024 to approve and review the remuneration policy and packages for the Directors and senior management[192] - For the year ended December 31, 2024, three individuals are in the remuneration band of Nil – HK1,000,001 – HK$1,500,000[196] - The Remuneration Committee has the delegated responsibility to determine the remuneration packages for individual executive Directors and senior management[193] - The Audit Committee's primary duties include making recommendations on the appointment of external auditors and reviewing financial statements[186] - The Audit Committee monitored the integrity of financial statements and assessed the external auditor's independence during its meetings[188] - The Nomination Committee has specific written terms of reference established by the Board[198] - The primary duties of the Nomination Committee include identifying qualified individuals for Board membership and considering Director reappointments[199]
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