On July 10, leading global metals miner Zijin announced a 2026 interim dividend of RMB 0.42 per share. This represents approximately RMB 11.1 billion in total tax-inclusive payouts, which will be paid to shareholders much earlier than in previous years.

Announced one day after the company released its 2026 interim earnings forecast, the move reflects the new management team’s commitment to enhancing shareholder returns while maintaining steady business growth. According to the company, the timing of the interim dividend has been brought forward significantly compared with previous years, allowing investors to share in the company’s growth earlier in the year.

Zijin has a long-term, stable shareholder return mechanism. Under its shareholder dividend plan for 2026–2028, the company has pledged to distribute at least 35% of cumulative distributable profits as cash dividends over the three-year period.

Market observers note that the early interim dividend demonstrates Zijin’s ability to translate commitments into concrete actions to increase shareholder value. The dividend plan is also a sign of the company’s earnings visibility and strong operating cash flow.

In recent years, as its earnings surged, Zijin has continually increased its dividend payouts. In 2024, the company’s total cash dividend exceeded RMB 10 billion for the first time, ranking 38th among all A-share listed companies in China by dividend payouts. For 2025, Zijin distributed a total of RMB 15.922 billion through interim and final dividends.

In late June 2026, the company paid its final dividend of RMB 10.1 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Combined with the proposed RMB 11.1 billion in interim dividends, Zijin’s total cash distribution to investors for the 2026 calendar year is set to reach RMB 21.2 billion.

À propos de Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining est une entreprise mondiale leader dans le secteur des métaux et de l'exploitation minière, et l'un des plus grands producteurs mondiaux d'or, de cuivre et de zinc. La société compte plus de 30 sites miniers et projets d'envergure répartis dans 19 pays sur 5 continents. Grâce à ses solides capacités internes en matière de recherche, d'ingénierie et de développement, Zijin maintient une efficacité opérationnelle élevée à moindre coût, tant pour les acquisitions que pour les opérations. Cette approche lui permet de se positionner en tant que leader de la création de valeur, guidée par une philosophie de développement pour tous et soutenue par des performances exemplaires en matière d'environnement, de responsabilité sociale et de gouvernance. Les actions de Zijin sont cotées à la Bourse de Hong Kong (HKEX : 2899) et à la Bourse de Shanghai (SSE : 601899).