Group 1 - Global copper mine production is expected to grow at an annual rate of 2.9% over the next decade, increasing from 23.8 million tons in 2025 to 30.9 million tons by 2034, driven by new projects and expansions due to high copper prices and positive demand outlook [1] - In 2023, global copper mine production is projected to increase by 2.5%, supported by recovery in Chilean output and increased production from Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi mine, with Peru, Russia, and Zambia also contributing significantly [1] - Global copper production increased by 2% year-on-year during the first four months of this year, attributed to output increases from Peru's Las Bambas, Quellaveco, and Toromocho mines, as well as the Kamoa-Kakula mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo [1] Group 2 - The production growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downwards due to a decrease in production guidance from Kamoa-Kakula, which has been affected by seismic activity, although many companies, including Codelco, remain optimistic about the outlook [2] - Chile is expected to maintain its dominance in the copper supply chain, with production projected to grow by 3% to 5.7 million tons in 2025, accounting for a quarter of global mine production [2] - The increase in Chilean production is largely driven by the ongoing ramp-up at Teck's Quebrada Blanca mine, which is expected to offset challenges faced by state-owned Codelco [3] Group 3 - The Democratic Republic of Congo's production is also expected to grow by 3%, but there are downside risks due to the downward revision of Kamoa-Kakula's production guidance [4] - Peru's production is projected to increase by 3.2%, rebounding after a 1% decline in 2024 [4]

Group 1 - The U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports starting August 1, 2025, which is expected to have severe impacts on the copper market and Chilean exporters [1] - Chile is a major supplier of copper to the U.S., accounting for approximately 70% of U.S. copper imports in 2024, with exports valued at over $6 billion in 2023 [1] - The new tariffs have already driven copper prices to historical highs, influenced by both actual supply shortages and speculative trading [1] Group 2 - Although the U.S. market accounts for less than 13% of Chile's total copper exports, the tariff's impact extends beyond trade volume, potentially weakening the Chilean peso and increasing local costs [2] - A decline in copper export revenues could exacerbate Chile's public finance pressures, as public debt was 42% of GDP and the fiscal deficit was 2.9% in the previous year [2] - Chilean officials and industry leaders face strategic decisions on whether to risk losing the U.S. market or to explore opportunities in other markets, particularly in Asia and Europe [2]

Group 1: Aluminum Market Overview - The recent rebound in Shanghai aluminum prices has seen the main contract reach a peak of 20,750 yuan/ton, supported by low domestic aluminum inventory, but the seasonal decline in downstream consumption limits further price increases [2] - Domestic electrolytic aluminum production remains high, with a cumulative output of 21.6948 million tons in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 2.42% [5] - As of the end of June, the domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity was approximately 45.69 million tons, with an operating capacity of about 43.83 million tons [5] Group 2: Import and Export Dynamics - Since 2020, China's primary aluminum imports have shown strong growth, with 213.6 thousand tons imported in 2024, accounting for about 4.63% of domestic supply [7] - In May, China imported 22.32 thousand tons of primary aluminum, a month-on-month decrease of 10.9% but a year-on-year increase of 41.4% [7] - The net import of primary aluminum in May was 190.7 thousand tons, a month-on-month decrease of 19.5% and a year-on-year increase of 26.3% [8] Group 3: Cost and Profitability - The average cost of electrolytic aluminum in June was 17,076.84 yuan/ton, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 310 yuan/ton [12] - As of July 7, the instantaneous cost of electrolytic aluminum was approximately 16,477.84 yuan/ton, down 743.29 yuan/ton from early June [12] - The average profit for the electrolytic aluminum industry in June was 3,456.66 yuan/ton, showing a month-on-month increase of 97.22 yuan/ton [12] Group 4: Industry Challenges - The aluminum processing industry faced significant pressure in June, with the PMI composite index dropping to 40.1%, indicating weak demand during the consumption off-season [16] - The overall aluminum ingot inventory increased to 47.8 thousand tons by July 7, reflecting a shift towards inventory accumulation as consumption remains subdued [11] - The high aluminum prices are suppressing consumption, leading to a decrease in new orders and a reduction in operating rates across various sectors [20]

SHMET 网讯：在2900点附近沉寂了近一个月的氧化铝，近日突然爆发，期价连续多日收阳，飙升至一个半月高位。 氧化铝持续反弹主要是受"反内卷交易"和仓单库存较低提振吗？目前几内亚已经进入雨季，对当地铝土矿发运的影响开始显现了吗？未来成本端会对氧化铝 形成支撑吗？当前国内氧化铝企业运营情况如何？后续产量仍有增加预期吗？氧化铝期价短期上涨空间还大吗？文华财经【机构会诊】板块邀请氧化铝期货 专家为您一一解答。 【机构会诊】：最近氧化铝持续反弹，主要是受"反内卷交易"和仓单库存较低提振吗？ 海通期货有色研究员 胡畔：最近氧化铝持续反弹，主因一方面几内亚宣布创建铝土矿国家指数GBX消息提振，叠加几内亚雨季对铝土矿发运影响预期使得 矿端支撑有所增强，另一方面国内行业反内卷题材从情绪方面提振，同时氧化铝仓单持续去化至不足2万吨的低位，虚实比高位，挤仓风险升温。 金瑞期货 滕聪：我们觉得需要分两个阶段看，前期近月氧化铝从3000附近一度涨至3400这一段我们觉得主要受前期低价减产和持续的仓单注销，叠加超预 期的接货，所以交割前后略有不匹配，多头平仓离场期价转跌。而近段时间，远月氧化铝近期强势上涨一是仓单库存持续去化，总体行 ...

铜贸易商正争分夺秒地将货物运往美国，试图将交货地点转移到夏威夷和波多黎各，以缩短运输时间。因为特朗普提出的50%的关税计划可能会彻底扼杀这 一利润丰厚的套利交易，这种交易已困扰该行业数月之久。 继钢铝之后，美国总统特朗普本周宣布，将对所有进口到美国的铜征收50%的新关税。当地时间7月9日，特朗普在社交媒体平台"真实社交"上宣布，美国将 对进口铜征收50%的关税，自2025年8月1日起生效。 一些贸易商表示，对于南美的生产商来说，波多黎各也是一个同样具有吸引力的交货地点，因为它属于美国关税区。 在周二特朗普最初宣布关税计划后，纽约期铜价格飙升至较国际基准——LME(伦敦金属交易所)铜价溢价约25%，这意味着能够赶在新关税生效前将铜运往 美国的贸易商将获得更大的利润，否则，如果时间耗尽，他们将面临巨额亏损。 特朗普的最新宣布表明，自其今年2月份首次宣布对铜征收关税以来，铜市场中发生的剧烈转变已达到高潮。由此导致的美国铜价飙升，促使整个行业争相 将铜运往美国；美国国内库存飙升，而世界其他地区则面临着日益严重的供应紧张局面。 疲惫不堪的贸易商们表示，他们在周二的关税消息发布后熬夜加班，决定如何处理已经运往美国的货物， ...

Group 1 - The U.S. has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper, effective from August 1, 2025, which will not impact Indian companies due to India's copper supply shortage [2][4] - India is a copper resource-poor country, with copper exports to the U.S. being only about 10,000 tons, according to the International Copper Association [3] - India's strong demand for copper is driven by initiatives in renewable energy and electric vehicles, mitigating the impact of U.S. tariffs [3] Group 2 - A planning document predicts that copper demand will grow sixfold by 2047, with a plan to add 5 million tons of smelting and refining capacity annually by 2030 [5] - India remains a net importer of copper products, necessitating strategic measures across the entire value chain to meet growing demand [6] - In 2023, India imported 1 million tons of copper concentrate, primarily from a few countries [7] Group 3 - Indonesia is the largest exporter of copper ore and concentrate to India, accounting for approximately 27% of imports, followed by Chile (25%) and Peru (14%) [8] - Together, these four countries (Indonesia, Chile, Peru, and Panama) account for about 75% of India's copper concentrate imports [9]

在美国总统特朗普对进口铜征收高于预期的50%关税生效之前，对美国输送铜的步伐预计将在未来几周加速。 据新华社报道，美国总统特朗普8日表示，将对所有进口到美国的铜征收50%的新关税，但没有透露新关税生效具体时间。 摩根士丹利分析师在一份报告中表示，已经在运往美国的货物可能仍会试图抵达，这意味着美国以外地区的市场不会立即面临过剩。但在三周窗口内运送任 何额外货物将更具挑战性。" 一交易商称，智利生产商可能会加紧将符合Comex标准的库存转至美国。 分析师和交易员表示，最后一轮抢运可能意味着在关税截止日期前，美国以外地区的供应将继续紧张，之后美国的吸引力将减弱，从而释放其他地区的供 应。 摩根大通分析师表示，美国在过去六个月里进口了近一年的铜，他们说，在关税生效后的几个月内，随着用户消化库存，进口将下降。 花旗预测，未来三个月，美国以外的铜价将回落至每吨8,800美元。 然而，任何下跌都可能受到全球铜市场紧张的限制，因全球铜市场的需求继续超过供应。 一基准矿业情报分析师表示："铜价目前面临压力，但在美国铜关税敲定后，铜价可能会反弹，因为短期内基本面仍然紧张。" （文华综合） 据美国消费者新闻与商业频道报道，内阁会议 ...

7月9日（周三），智利和墨西哥政府高级官员表示，他们可能寻找其他市场，以躲避特朗普关税威胁，此前一天，美国总统特朗普威胁称将对铜进口征收 50%关税。 据新华社此前报道，美国总统特朗普7月8日表示，将对所有进口到美国的铜征收50%的新关税，但没有透露新关税生效具体时间。 据美国消费者新闻与商业频道报道，内阁会议结束后，美国商务部长卢特尼克说，商务部已完成对铜进口状况的调查，他预计新关税"可能在7月底或8月1日 实施"。 智利是美国最大的单一铜供应国，美国占到智利铜出口总量的约11%，但在其精炼铜出口中的比重不足7%。 智利总统博里奇表示，他正在等待美国政府的正式通知，包括关税是否会涵盖铜阴极这一内容，并质疑"这到底是否会真正得以实施呢？" 智利矿业部长Aurora Williams表示，现在还无法确定智利是否会提出豁免申请。 美国的铜进口量占其铜消费总量的近一半，该国政府正致力于提高国内铜产量。智利是美国最大的精炼铜供应国，而墨西哥则位居第五。 墨西哥总统辛鲍姆在新闻发布会上表示，墨西哥可能改变常规的对美出口路径，从而避免关税。 她表示，墨西哥官员将于周五抵达华盛顿，参加此前已安排好的有关贸易、安全和移民问题 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bernstein's commodity analysts argue against the implementation of a proposed 50% tariff on copper imports, labeling it as illogical and potentially destructive [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Implications - The proposed 50% tariff on approximately 900,000 tons of copper, priced at $10,000 per ton, would result in an additional cost of $4.5 billion [2]. - The policy is expected to increase costs for U.S. manufacturers without incentivizing rational economic behavior [2]. - Bernstein highlights that the U.S. has only two major smelting plants, and building a new smelting facility typically takes five years and costs $6 billion, making it unlikely for domestic smelters to expand capacity due to tariffs [2]. Group 2: Trade Relationships - Bernstein suggests that imposing a 50% tariff on other countries while exempting friendly trade partners like Chile, Canada, and Peru could resolve the issue [3]. - The global smelting industry is currently facing severe economic challenges, with processing/refining fees being negative [2]. - Bernstein anticipates that logic will prevail in trade discussions, allowing for some leeway for friendly trade partners [2].

Group 1 - The overall lead price has shown a trend of rising and then falling this year, primarily due to the seasonal transition between peak and off-peak demand periods [2] - Strong downstream demand during the lead-acid battery replacement peak season around the Spring Festival has supported lead prices, alongside fluctuating US tariff policies and environmental production restrictions [2] - After April, macroeconomic factors, including unexpected US tariff policies, have dampened market confidence, leading to a decline in lead prices as downstream demand enters the off-peak season [2] Group 2 - The recent downtrend in the US dollar is beneficial for the non-ferrous metal sector, as historical data indicates that metal prices tend to rise during dollar down cycles [3] - The current US government's policies, including repeated tariff changes and challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence, are increasing economic uncertainty and reducing international confidence in the dollar [3] Group 3 - Limited production capacity for primary lead is expected due to reduced overseas mining output from various mines affected by weather and operational delays [4][6] - Domestic lead concentrate production has increased significantly due to high profit margins, but the overall supply may not meet smelting demands in the medium term [6] Group 4 - The supply of recycled lead is expected to recover as seasonal demand for waste batteries increases, although supply shortages may persist due to seasonal fluctuations [7][9] - The production of recycled lead may face limitations from raw material supply constraints and environmental production restrictions, leading to a potential decrease in supply in the medium term [9] Group 5 - Demand for lead is expected to return seasonally, supported by policies promoting the replacement of old batteries, which have positively impacted sales in the automotive and electric bicycle sectors [11] - Despite a potential decline in exports due to domestic raw material supply limitations, domestic demand for lead-acid batteries is anticipated to remain strong [11] Group 6 - In the medium to long term, the balance of supply and demand for lead ingots is expected to tighten, which may support an upward trend in lead prices, aided by the opening of import channels to alleviate domestic supply constraints [14]