Shandong Gold Mining (HKG:1787, SHA:600547) recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders of 682.3 million yuan for the third quarter of the year, 46.62% higher than the corresponding period last year, a Monday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange said.

Earnings per share stood at 0.13 yuan for the three months ended Sept. 30, 62.50% higher compared with the year-ago period.

The gold mining company's operating income for the quarter was 21.2 billion yuan, 52.77% higher than a year ago.

The company's shares were down nearly 5% in recent trade.

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