Core Points - Angola's first large-scale copper mine, Tetelo, is set to begin production soon, marking a significant step in the country's diversification efforts towards clean energy minerals [2] - The Tetelo mine, valued at $250 million, is expected to produce 25,000 tons of copper concentrate annually during its first two years of operation, starting with open-pit mining and transitioning to underground mining in the second half of 2026 [2] - The production commencement of Tetelo is seen as a milestone for Angola, which is rich in oil resources, as it aims to tap into the copper market, a key metal for the transition to renewable energy [2] - Major companies like Ivanhoe Mines and Anglo American are also involved in copper exploration projects in Angola [2] - China, as the world's largest copper consumer, faces three major challenges: increasing dependence on foreign upstream resources, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and suppressed downstream demand due to high copper prices [2] Industry Insights - The copper industry is crucial for the transition to renewable energy, with copper being recognized alongside battery metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel [2] - To assist the industry in navigating these challenges, Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network has collaborated with copper industry enterprises to compile the "2026 China Copper Industry Chain Distribution Map," available in both Chinese and English [2]

Core Insights - In August, Mexico's copper production increased to 39,514 tons, while gold production decreased from 6,048 kilograms in July to 5,914 kilograms [2] Industry Challenges - China's copper industry faces three major challenges: rising dependence on foreign upstream resources, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and downstream demand being suppressed by high copper prices [2] Industry Support Initiatives - To assist the industry in navigating these changes, Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network has collaborated with copper industry chain enterprises to compile the "2026 China Copper Industry Chain Distribution Map," available in both Chinese and English [2]

Core Viewpoint - Citi is bullish on copper prices over the next six months, projecting an average price of $12,000 per ton by Q2 2026, with an optimistic scenario of $14,000 per ton [2] Group 1: Market Outlook - Global manufacturing confidence remains mixed, and cyclical demand growth faces pressure; however, copper prices are expected to rebound entering 2026 due to loose fiscal and monetary policies in the U.S. [2] Group 2: Challenges in China's Copper Industry - China's copper industry faces three major challenges: increasing dependence on foreign resources in the upstream sector, overcapacity in the midstream processing segment, and downstream demand being suppressed by high copper prices [2]

Core Insights - China's refined copper (electrolytic copper) production in September 2025 reached 1.266 million tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 10.1% [1] - Cumulative production from January to September 2025 totaled 11.125 million tons, also reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.0% [1] Production Data Summary - **Alumina**: September production was 7.999 million tons, with a cumulative production of 68.56 million tons, showing a year-on-year growth of 8.7% for September and 8.4% cumulatively [2] - **Ten Nonferrous Metals**: September production stood at 6.945 million tons, with a cumulative total of 61.249 million tons, indicating a year-on-year increase of 2.9% for September and 3% cumulatively [2] - **Refined Copper (Electrolytic Copper)**: As previously mentioned, September production was 1.266 million tons, with a cumulative total of 11.125 million tons, both showing a 10.1% and 10% year-on-year increase respectively [2] - **Aluminum (Electrolytic Aluminum)**: September production was 3.809 million tons, with a cumulative total of 33.968 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.8% for September and 2.2% cumulatively [2] - **Copper Products**: September production reached 2.232 million tons, with a cumulative total of 18.575 million tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 5.9% for September and 9.6% cumulatively [2] - **Aluminum Products**: September production was 5.900 million tons, with a cumulative total of 49.768 million tons, indicating a year-on-year decrease of 1.5% for September and no growth cumulatively [2]

SHMET 网讯：外电10月22日消息，据S&P Global Commodity insights旗下的Platts评估，10月22日，日本四季度铝升水为较伦敦金属交易所(LME)现货价 格每吨高出86美元(CIF日本主要港口，即MJP)，环比下降20.4%，2025年三季度为每吨高出108美元。 在需求方面，市场参与者表示，来自日本国内建造建筑行业和汽车行业的需求仍然疲弱，早些时候，汽车行业的需求受到4月2日生效的美国25%汽车关 税的影响，该关税税率后来被下调至15%，从9月16日起对日本和其他国家生效。 -些市场参与者表示，在关税降低后，预计未来几个月需求将略有改善。 磋商期间的升水报价范围介于每吨92-103美元(CIF日本)，较三季度的MP水平低5%-15%，四季度升水的最低报价要比四季度达成的MJP水平高出7%。 对四季度MJP的买兴疲弱，因为在日本需求疲软的情况下，现货MJP升水水平明显降低。但不久之后便听闻买家的预期在每吨80美元的范围内。 在整个第四季度MJP谈判过程中，99.7% P1020/1020A铝锭的Plats现货升水为较LME现货铝每吨高出60-62美元(CIF日本主要港口)之 ...

Group 1: Aluminum Market Insights - LME three-month aluminum prices reached a three-year high due to concerns over potential supply shortages following an incident at an Icelandic smelter [1] - Century Aluminum announced a temporary halt in production at its Grundartangi smelter, reducing output by approximately two-thirds, although one production line remains operational [4] - The International Aluminum Institute reported a 0.9% year-on-year increase in global primary aluminum production in September, totaling 6.08 million tons [4] Group 2: Other Base Metals Performance - LME three-month copper prices increased by $39.5, or 0.37%, closing at $10,663 per ton, driven by speculative buying [2][4] - LME three-month zinc prices rose by $41, or 1.37%, closing at $3,029 per ton, with spot zinc prices reaching a record high premium of $320 per ton over three-month zinc due to an 85% reduction in LME inventories this year [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - Alcoa has signed a 10-year hydroelectric supply contract with the New York Power Authority and plans to invest approximately $60 million to modernize part of its aluminum smelting facility in Massena, New York [1] Investment Plans - The company will invest about $60 million for modernization efforts at its Massena aluminum smelting plant [1] - The investment is part of a new hydroelectric supply contract with the New York Power Authority [1] Import Tariffs Impact - Alcoa's CEO, William Oplinger, stated that the 50% tariff on imported aluminum has not incentivized the company to restart idle capacity at its Warwick smelting plant in Indiana [1] - Restarting the Warwick facility could cost around $100 million and take one to two years [1] - Oplinger emphasized that tariffs may change over time, indicating that the company is cautious about making significant investments based solely on current tariff conditions [1]

数据来源：海关总署 海关总署在线查询数据显示，中国9月精炼铜出口量为26434吨，同比增加81.47%，环比减少28.15%。 随着8月份中下旬进口比价修复，出口窗口大部分时间表现关闭，叠加国内进入传统需求旺季，冶炼厂 出口动力继续减弱。 ...

数据来源：海关总署 海关总署在线查询数据显示，中国9月精炼铜进口量为37.41万吨，环比增长21.76%，同比增加7.44%。 其中刚果仍是最大输送国，供应量在12.68万吨，环比增加0.42%，同比增加3.27%。俄罗斯是第二大供 应国，供应量为4.84万吨，环比上升91.76%，同比上升37.40%。除此之外，智利、秘鲁供应量也出现大 幅增加，但排名不算靠前。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a tightening copper market, with TD Cowen raising its price forecasts for copper due to supply disruptions from major mines [1][3] - The price forecast for 2026 has been increased from $4.40 to $5.25 per pound, while the long-term forecast has been adjusted from $4.25 to $4.50 per pound [1] - A significant supply disruption occurred at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia, which is the second-largest copper concentrate mine globally, leading to a 5% global supply interruption [1][2] Group 2 - The Grasberg mine incident resulted in Freeport McMoRan suspending operations and declaring force majeure, with a revised production target for 2026 down by 35% [1] - Other supply disruptions this year include the Kamoa-Kakula mine affected by earthquakes, challenges in increasing production at QB mine, and a collapse at El Teniente mine, collectively impacting about 2% of global supply [2] - TD Cowen forecasts a copper supply shortage of 22,200 tons by 2026, indicating that this figure may be conservative due to declining production from mature mines and a lack of greenfield investments [3]