On April 9, 2025, China Minmetals reaffirmed its confidence in the long-term growth of the Chinese economy and its positive outlook on the prospects of China's capital markets. The company remains committed to fulfilling its responsibilities as a controlling shareholder, supporting the high-quality development of its listed subsidiaries, and implementing multiple measures to enhance shareholder value. To maintain capital market stability, boost investor confidence, and achieve mutual benefits for all stakeholders, China Minmetals' listed subsidiary, Salt Lake Company, announced a shareholding increase plan by its actual controlling shareholder. The plan stipulates that the increased shares will account for no less than 4% of the company's total share capital. The implementation of this shareholding increase initiative will further optimize the equity structure of the listed company, effectively protect the interests of all shareholders, and stabilize and enhance the company's market value.