On July 10, leading global metals miner Zijin announced a 2026 interim dividend of RMB 0.42 per share. This represents approximately RMB11.1 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.
About Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining is a leading global metals and mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of gold, copper, and zinc. The company has more than 30 large-scale mining operations and projects across 19 countries on 5 continents. Leveraging strong in-house research, engineering, and development capabilities, Zijin maintains high operational efficiency and low costs in both acquisitions and operations. This enables the company to be an industry leader in value creation, underpinned by its philosophy of pursuing development for all and sustained by superior environmental, social, and governance performance. Zijin’s shares trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2899) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 601899).