Western Gold: It is expected that the net profit in the first half of 2025 will increase by 96.35% - 141.66% year-on-year.

Western Gold Announcement: It is expected that the net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company in the first half of 2025 will be between 130 million and 160 million yuan, an increase of 96.35% to 141.66% year-on-year. It is expected that the net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company in the first half of 2025, excluding non-recurring gains and losses, will be between 156 million and 190 million yuan, an increase of 78.49% to 117.40% year-on-year. The main reasons for the expected increase in performance are the rise in gold sales prices compared to the same period last year and an increase in the sales volume of gold products from our own mines compared to the same period last year.