CMOC(603993) 华夏时报·2025-04-26 04:00Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the significant acquisition by Luoyang Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (洛阳钼业) of Lumina Gold Corp. amid rising gold prices, indicating a strategic move to re-enter the gold mining sector after previously divesting its gold assets [2][6]. Company Summary - Luoyang Molybdenum announced a cash acquisition of Lumina Gold for approximately CAD 581 million (around RMB 307 million), representing a premium of over 40% compared to Lumina's closing price on April 17 [2][3]. - The acquisition includes the Cangrejos gold project in Ecuador, which has a resource estimate of 1.376 billion tons with an average gold grade of 0.46 g/t, containing 638 tons of gold [5]. - Following the acquisition, Luoyang Molybdenum will regain gold mining resources, having sold its previous gold asset, Northparkes Mines, in December 2023 [6]. Industry Summary - The gold market has seen a significant increase, with spot gold prices rising over 26% this year, reaching a peak of USD 3,500 per ounce [2][12]. - Luoyang Molybdenum's 2024 report indicates a revenue of RMB 213.029 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.37%, and a net profit of RMB 13.532 billion, up 64.03% [9]. - The company aims to focus on new energy metals and other advantageous metals, aligning with its strategy to reserve quality projects and implement counter-cyclical acquisitions [12].