Gulf Resources, Inc. Announced Governmental Approval for Bromine Factories No. 2 and No.10
Restarting the two factories would increase annual production capacity by more than 20%.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Gulf Resources (NASDAQ:GURE) received Shouguang Municipal Government approval to resume production at its bromine Factories No. 2 and No. 10.
The company plans to begin preparation work immediately, including upgrades to some facilities. It expects to complete test and trial production in the fourth quarter of 2026 and believes the factories will generate revenue in the first half of 2027. Resuming production at these factories would increase annual production capacity by more than 20%, as disclosed in its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointGovernment approval received to resume production at Factories No. 2 and No. 10.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Factory revenue expected in the first half of 2027.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Annual production capacity would increase by more than 20% upon resumption at both factories.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Facility upgrades planned as preparation work begins immediately.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Test and trial production expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Negative
- None.
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Key Figures
- Test and trial production
- Fourth quarter 2026
- Company expects completion
- Revenue expected
- First half of 2027
- Factories No. 2 and No. 10
- Annual production capacity increase
- More than 20%
- Stated in the 2025 Annual Report for resumption at Factories No. 2 and No. 10
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SHOUGUANG, China, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GURE) ("Gulf Resources" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of bromine and crude salt products in China today announced that it has received approval from the Shouguang Municipal Government to resume production at its Factories No. 2 and No.10.
The Company will immediately begin the preparation work including upgrading some of the facilities of these factories. The Company expects to complete test and trial production in the fourth quarter 2026, and believes these factories will produce revenue in the first half year of 2027.
According to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025, the resumption of production at Factories No. 2 and No.10 would result in an increase in annual production capacity by more than
About Gulf Resources, Inc.
Gulf Resources, Inc. operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited ("SCHC"), Daying County Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (“DCHC”) and Shouguang Hengde Salt Industry Co. Ltd. (“SHSI”). The Company believes that it is one of the largest producers of bromine in China. Elemental Bromine is used to manufacture a wide variety of compounds utilized in industry and agriculture. Through SHSI, the Company manufactures and sells crude salt. DCHC was established to further explore and develop natural gas and brine resources (including bromine and crude salt) in China. For more information, visit www.gulfresourcesinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our expectations, anticipations, intentions, beliefs, or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, conditions, and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding plans with respect to the timing and impact of the Reverse Stock Split; our strategic plans and value; our expectations regarding potential commercial opportunities; and our strategies, positioning and expectations for future events or performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption “Risk Factors”. Any forward-looking statement in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
CONTACT: Gulf Resources, Inc. Web: http://www.gulfresourcesinc.com Director of Investor Relations Helen Xu beishengrong@vip.163.com
FAQ
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Which Gulf Resources factories received approval to resume bromine production?
The Shouguang Municipal Government approved resumption of production at Gulf Resources’ Factories No. 2 and No. 10.
When does Gulf Resources expect the approved factories to generate revenue?
Gulf Resources believes the factories will generate revenue in the first half of 2027, with completion of test and trial production expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.