Company delivers strong performance and accelerates global growth
Zijin Gold International Company Limited has reported a step‑change in performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by higher gold prices, successful mine acquisitions and continued capacity expansion across its portfolio. Mine‑produced gold reached 46.9 tonnes, up around 20% year‑on‑year, with revenue rising 80% to approximately US$5.38 billion. Net profit increased by about 202% to roughly US$1.87 billion, In terms of costs, overall AISC in 2025 was US$1,501/oz, representing an increase of 3% from US$1,458/oz in 2024.
The completion and integration of the Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana and the Raygorodok Gold Mine in Kazakhstan added new production and earnings, reinforcing the Group’s position as a growing global gold producer. Alongside contributions from existing operations and new projects, Zijin Gold International generated operating cash flow of approximately
US$2.4 billion and free cash flow of about US$1.79 billion in 2025, increases of 174% and 359% respectively versus 2024.
The Group also continued to strengthen its long‑term resource base, ending the year with total measured, indicated and inferred resources of around 1,972 tonnes of gold and proved and probable reserves of about 917 tonnes, reflecting a robust reserve‑to‑resource ratio of 47%.
The Board has recommended a final dividend of HK$1.5 per share in cash, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.
Management highlighted that the 2025 performance demonstrates the resilience of the business model and the value of disciplined growth through acquisition, expansion and technological upgrades at mature mines. With a stable resource base, strong balance sheet and solid cash generation, Zijin Gold International enters 2026 well positioned to advance its global gold strategy and deliver sustainable value for shareholders.
See Zijin Gold International 2025 Annual Results Announcement (.pdf)
