Sumitomo Metal Mining lifts annual profit outlook on higher gold and copper prices
The Japanese miner raised its profit forecast to 140 billion yen citing strong metal prices. It also plans to increase dividends and maintain production.
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Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. has announced a significant upward revision to its financial outlook, raising its full-year net profit forecast by 89% to 140 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 31. This adjustment for the corporation based in JP is attributed to stronger copper, gold, and nickel prices, alongside a weaker yen that has boosted inventory valuations.
In addition to the profit forecast, the company has raised its dividend forecast to 183 yen and revised its shareholder remuneration targets, including an updated equity target. These changes represent a material shift in shareholder returns as the end of the fiscal year approaches. Yasuhiro Miyake noted that the scale of the revision reflects immediate financial and corporate-governance effects for the organization.
