TABLE-Zijin Mining 2008 year net up 20 pct

March 23 (Reuters) - Year ended December 31, 2008

(in million yuan unless stated)

Shr (yuan) 0.22 vs 0.19

Final Div (yuan) 0.10 vs 0.09

Net 3,066.20 vs 2,552.01

Revenue 16,322.28 vs 14,871.27

Book close to be announced

Dividend payable to be announced

Company name Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.

NOTE - Zijin Mining (2899.HK) is a leading gold mining
enterprise principally engaged in the exploration, mining,
production, refining and sale of gold and other mineral resources
in China.

Total dividend for the year is 0.10 yuan in 2008 vs 0.09 yuan
in 2007.

The calculation of share earnings is based on the weighted
average of 14.07 billion shares in issue during the year vs 13.14
billion shares a year ago.

The figures are prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
(Reporting by Jimmy Tsim; Editing by Jonathan Hopfner)