Investment Rating - The report assigns a rating of "Hold" for the company based on its current financial performance and future outlook [1]. Core Viewpoints - The company's revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2024, was HKD 2.498 billion, a decrease of 27% year-on-year, with gross profit falling to HKD 1.406 billion, down 37% [1]. - The attributable profit to shareholders was HKD 837 million, a decline of 32%, with basic earnings per share at HKD 0.17, and an interim dividend of HKD 0.09 per share proposed [1]. - The decrease in revenue and profit was primarily due to a drop in both the volume and price of premium coking coal, alongside rising production costs [1]. - The company expects to recover its production levels to between 5-5.25 million tons in the next year, following the successful commissioning of new mining operations [1]. - The company maintains a strong cash position of approximately HKD 9.22 billion, which supports its ability to sustain high dividend payouts despite reduced capital expenditures [1]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Revenue decreased to HKD 2.498 billion, a 27% decline year-on-year - Gross profit fell to HKD 1.406 billion, down 37% - Attributable profit to shareholders was HKD 837 million, a 32% decrease - Basic earnings per share were HKD 0.17, with an interim dividend of HKD 0.09 proposed [1]. Production and Costs - Premium coking coal sales volume dropped by 25%, with an average selling price down by 2% - Raw coking coal production decreased by 15%, with production costs rising by 13% to HKD 453 per ton [1]. - The company has adjusted its full-year production guidance for raw coking coal to 4.8-5.25 million tons for 2024 [1]. Future Outlook - Production is expected to recover to 5-5.25 million tons next year due to new mining operations coming online [1]. - The company anticipates a reduction in capital expenditures to approximately RMB 400-500 million, which will help maintain high dividend payouts [1].
首钢资源：明年产量有望恢复，充裕在手现金保障高分红