Zijin Gold International Posts US$1.45 Billion H1 2026 Profit, Up 179%; First Interim Dividend HK$1.50

Zijin Gold International announced its interim results on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. During the reporting period, the group recorded profit attributable to owners of the parent of approximately US$1.45 billion, up 179% year on year; revenue was approximately US$3.99 billion, up 100% year on year, of which gold sales revenue was approximately US$3.90 billion. The board declared a first interim dividend of HK$1.50 per share since listing.

In the first half of 2026, the group's mined gold production was approximately 27.3 tonnes, up 44% year on year, of which controlled mines produced approximately 26.0 tonnes, up 37%; gold sales volume was approximately 26.1 tonnes, with an average selling price of approximately US$4,643 per ounce. Mature assets operated steadily overall, with the Buriticá, Rosebel, Left Bank and Aurora gold mines all achieving year-on-year production increases. The Akim Gold Mine in Ghana and the Rigaudo Gold Mine in Kazakhstan, acquired in April and October 2025 respectively, have been fully integrated into operations and have become important drivers of production and profit growth. The debt-to-asset ratio fell to 36% at period end, and half-year return on equity rose to 17.6%. The full-year 2026 mined gold production guidance remains unchanged.