Core Viewpoint - The copper industry stocks have experienced a significant decline following the announcement of a 50% tariff on imported copper products by U.S. President Trump, leading to a historic drop in copper prices [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Zijin Mining (601899) saw a drop of 4.48%, trading at 21.3 HKD [1] - Jiangxi Copper (600362) decreased by 4.09%, with a price of 15.94 HKD [1] - Luoyang Molybdenum (603993) fell by 3.48%, priced at 9.15 HKD [1] - Minmetals Resources (01208) declined by 2.75%, trading at 3.89 HKD [1] Group 2: Tariff Announcement Impact - President Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported semi-finished copper products and copper-intensive derivatives starting August 1 [1] - Following the tariff announcement, New York copper prices plummeted approximately 20% within minutes, marking the largest single-day drop in history [1] - The tariff is expected to affect the recent influx of copper into the U.S., which may lead to a re-export of large quantities of copper [1] Group 3: Historical Context - Earlier in the year, Trump's initial hints at potential copper tariffs caused U.S. copper prices to rise significantly compared to global markets, resulting in a surge of copper shipments to the U.S. [1] - On July 9, Trump announced the 50% tariff, which was double the expectations of most market participants, leading to a record high in U.S. copper prices [1]

8月12日，五矿资源将披露2025财年中报。 本文源自：金融界 作者：行情君 7月31日，五矿资源(01208)盘中下跌5.0%，截至09:35，报3.8元/股，成交3279.56万元。 五矿资源有限公司的主营业务是在澳大利亚、刚果(金)和秘鲁开发并运营铜、锌及其他基本金属业务。 公司以中国五矿为主要股东，总部位于澳大利亚墨尔本，并在香港联合交易所上市，目标是在2020年前 发展成为全球顶尖的中型矿业公司之一。 截至2024年年报，五矿资源营业总收入321.98亿元、净利润11.64亿元。 ...

Group 1 - Nanshan Aluminum International (02610.HK) expects a mid-term net profit of approximately $225 million to $265 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to a net profit of about $159 million for the same period ending June 30, 2024 [1] - The increase in net profit is primarily attributed to an improvement in gross margin, driven by higher alumina prices and relatively stable unit production costs [1] - The average selling price of the company's products for the first half of 2025 is expected to be around $530 per ton, up from approximately $387 per ton in the first half of 2024, but lower than $561 per ton in the second half of 2024 [1] Group 2 - TCL Electronics (01070.HK) anticipates a year-on-year adjusted net profit growth of approximately 45% to 65% for the first half of 2025 [2] - Renrui Talent (06919.HK) expects a mid-term profit attributable to equity holders to increase by 66.7% to 94.1% [2] - China Rare Earth Holdings (03788.HK) reports an increase in total gold resources to 5.07 million ounces [2]

Group 1 - The total copper production for Minmetals Resources reached 140,368 tons in Q2 2025, a 54% increase compared to the same period in 2024, driven by improved output from three copper mines [1] - Las Bambas achieved its second-highest quarterly production on record, with copper concentrate production of 114,909 tons, reflecting a 64% year-on-year increase due to enhanced ore grade and strong recovery rates [1] - Zinc production totaled 56,176 tons in Q2 2025, a 12% increase year-on-year, primarily due to the stable recovery of Dugald River's capacity after unplanned maintenance [1] Group 2 - Las Bambas faced intermittent roadblocks due to nationwide protests by artisanal miners, which temporarily halted copper concentrate transportation for two weeks, although production activities remained normal [2] - As of June 30, 2025, Las Bambas had approximately 30,000 tons of copper concentrate in inventory, with transportation capacity increasing from 125 trucks per day to 170 trucks per day to gradually clear backlogs [2] - Minera Las Bambas S.A. distributed a dividend of $276.5 million for the first time since its acquisition in 2014, which was used to repay loans for the Khoemacau acquisition, enhancing financial flexibility for future growth projects [2]

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Hong Kong 300 Materials Index has shown significant growth, with a 41.40% increase year-to-date, indicating strong performance in the materials sector [1][2]. Group 1: Index Performance - The China Securities Hong Kong 300 Materials Index reported a value of 2311.34 points, with a 6.83% increase over the past month and a 23.83% increase over the past three months [1]. - The index is designed to reflect the overall performance of different industries in the Hong Kong market, classified according to the China Securities industry classification standards [1]. Group 2: Index Composition - The top ten holdings in the China Securities Hong Kong 300 Materials Index include Zijin Mining (26.28%), China Hongqiao (10.9%), and Zhaojin Mining (7.98%) among others [1]. - The index is fully composed of stocks listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a 100% representation [1]. Group 3: Industry Breakdown - The industry composition of the index shows that non-ferrous metals account for 78.94%, non-metallic materials for 15.04%, chemicals for 4.62%, and paper and packaging for 1.41% [2]. - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with changes implemented on the next trading day following the second Friday of June and December [2].

Core Viewpoint - The company anticipates a significant increase in net profit attributable to equity holders for the half-year ending June 30, 2025, projecting approximately $340 million, compared to $21 million for the same period in 2024 [1] Financial Performance - The expected increase in profit is primarily driven by higher production volumes from the Las Bambas mine, reduced unit production costs, and rising prices for copper, gold, and silver [1] - The financial results are still being prepared, and the related data may be subject to adjustments [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement by President Trump regarding potential high tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals has led to a decline in Hong Kong's stock market, with the Hang Seng Index falling below 24,000 points, reflecting increased macroeconomic risks and impacting market sentiment [1][4]. Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.06% at 23,892.32 points, with a total trading volume of 233.88 billion HKD. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 1.28%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 1.76% [1]. - Major blue-chip stocks experienced significant movements, with Henderson Land Development leading the decline, down 8.64% at 25.9 HKD, while China Biologic Products rose 10.06% to 5.91 HKD [2]. Sector Analysis - The technology sector saw a collective decline, with Alibaba down nearly 4% and Tencent over 1%. The copper sector was negatively impacted by Trump's tariff threats, leading to a drop in copper-related stocks [3][6]. - The innovative drug sector performed well, with Hengrui Medicine surging 15.61% to 69.6 HKD, indicating resilience amid broader market declines [3][4]. Specific Stock Movements - Macau's gaming sector showed strong performance, with Wynn Macau up 6.33% and Melco Resorts up 2.12%, driven by robust gaming revenue growth [4][5]. - Copper stocks faced significant declines, with Luoyang Molybdenum down 4.74% and Jiangxi Copper down 3.46%, reflecting market reactions to tariff announcements [5][6]. Commodity Prices - International gold prices fell below 3,300 USD per ounce, influenced by reduced safe-haven demand amid tariff uncertainties. Analysts expect gold prices to remain volatile within a range of 3,000 to 3,500 USD per ounce [7].

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. Core Views of the Report - The IMF has lowered the global economic growth rate forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, and trade policy uncertainty will disrupt the global supply chain. The Fed may be cautious about the timing of interest rate cuts, while the ECB may end the easing cycle. China will continue to implement an expansionary fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy in the second half of the year [4]. - In terms of supply, the global copper concentrate supply growth rate is expected to be only 1.7% in 2025 and further decline to 1.4% in 2026. The global refined copper supply growth rate will drop to 2% in 2025. In the second half of the year, domestic small and medium - sized smelters may face production cut risks, and the release of new global refined copper production capacity will be significantly limited [4]. - In terms of demand, copper has become a key strategic reserve resource in the context of global AI and electrification transformation. The global refined copper consumption growth rate is expected to be 3.7% in 2025, and the domestic growth rate will be 3.4% [4]. - The copper price center is expected to continue to rise in the second half of this year, with the risk of periodic high - level corrections due to overseas macro disturbances. The medium - to - long - term upward trend of copper prices remains unchanged. The main operating range of SHFE copper is expected to be 77,000 - 85,000 yuan/ton, and that of LME copper is 9,500 - 10,500 US dollars/ton [4]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Review of the First - Half Market in 2025 - In the first half of 2025, copper prices showed a trend of bottoming out and rebounding. In the first quarter, SHFE copper rose from a low of 73,000 to 83,000 due to supply concerns and macro - economic factors. In the second quarter, prices fluctuated due to trade policy uncertainties, and then rebounded after the Sino - US trade negotiation [11]. - Domestic copper inventory first increased and then decreased. The spot premium changed from discount to premium. In the second half of the year, domestic refined copper spot premium is expected to remain in the premium range, with the center of premium moving up [13]. 2. Macroeconomic Analysis 2.1 Global Trade Situation Eases, and the US Economy Faces Stagflation Risks - The IMF has lowered the economic growth forecasts of major economies in 2025. The Sino - US trade negotiation has reached a preliminary consensus, but the tariff measures after the 90 - day suspension period are uncertain. The US economy has the risk of stagflation, while the eurozone economy shows a weak recovery [15][16]. 2.2 The Fed's Interest Rate Cut Expectations Rise, and the ECB May Slow Down the Rate - Cutting Pace - The Fed may have 1 - 2 small interest rate cuts this year, possibly starting in September. The ECB cut interest rates in June. The future monetary policies of both central banks will be affected by trade policies and economic data [17][19]. 2.3 Strengthen the Domestic Circulation System, and the Central Bank's Monetary Policy Remains Moderately Loose - China's economy faced challenges in the first half of the year. The central bank implemented a series of measures to support the economy. China's economy showed resilience in the first half, and the economic structure is expected to continue to optimize in the second half [21][22]. 3. Copper Ore Supply Analysis 3.1 The Global Concentrate Shortage Exceeds Expectations, and Chinese Enterprises Actively Explore Copper Ore Resources - In the first half of 2025, both Chinese and foreign capital accelerated the development of copper resources. However, the output of major mines was affected by various factors, and the shortage of copper concentrates is expected to exceed market expectations in 2025 - 2026 [25][27]. 3.2 The Global Copper Concentrate Growth Rate in 2025 is Expected to Drop to 1.7% - The planned global copper ore supply increment in 2025 is 115.5 million tons, but the actual increment is expected to be 70 - 80 million tons, with a growth rate dropping to 3%. Considering major interference factors, the actual supply growth rate in 2025 is expected to be only 1.7% and further decline in 2026 [31][33]. 4. Refined Copper Supply Analysis 4.1 Domestic Refined Copper Production Will Slow Down in the Second Half of the Year, and the Annual Year - on - Year Growth Rate May Drop to 4.5% - In the first half of 2025, domestic refined copper output was high, but more than 30% of smelters cut production to some extent. The actual output increment may be significantly lower than expected, and the annual growth rate is expected to slow down to 4.5% [41][43]. 4.2 The Release of Overseas Refined Copper Production in 2025 is Very Slow - Overseas new refined copper smelting capacity in 2025 is only 62 million tons, and the actual output is quite limited. The actual increment is expected to be about 15 million tons [45][46]. 4.3 Refined Copper Imports Will Remain at a Low Level in the Second Half of the Year, and Copper Has Become a Strategic Resource in the Great - Power Game - From January to May 2025, China's refined copper imports decreased year - on - year. In the second half of the year, imports are expected to remain at 25 - 28 million tons per month, and the annual imports will drop significantly compared with last year [48][49]. 4.4 Domestic Scrap Copper Supply is Generally Stable, and Southeast Asia May Fill the Gap in US Scrap Copper Imports - From January to May 2025, China's scrap copper imports decreased slightly year - on - year. The supply of scrap copper is expected to remain stable in the second half of the year, with Southeast Asian imports filling the gap left by the US [66][69]. 4.5 LME Inventories Plummeted by More Than 70% in the First Half of the Year, and the Tight - Balance Reality Has Lowered the Global Inventory Center - As of June 27, global visible inventories decreased significantly. LME inventories are at a low level with a risk of squeezing, while COMEX inventories are rising. Domestic inventories are expected to remain low in the second half of the year [73][75]. 5. Refined Copper Demand Analysis 5.1 This Year's Grid Investment Scale is Expected to Exceed 800 Billion, and the New UHV Grid System is Upgrading at an Accelerated Pace - The planned grid investment in 2025 is expected to reach 825 billion, with an increase of 220 billion compared with 2024. The copper consumption growth rate in grid investment is expected to be 3 - 4% [77]. 5.2 The Real Estate Market is Bottoming Out, and the Real Estate Regulation Policies are Intensifying - The real estate market showed a decline in the first five months of 2025, but the price decline margin narrowed. The market is expected to gradually recover in the second half of the year, with a slight decline in copper consumption growth rate [78][80]. 5.3 The "Two New" Policies Drive the Accelerated Production and Sales of Air - Conditioners - From January to May 2025, air - conditioner production and sales increased year - on - year. However, due to various factors, the production scale may be adjusted in the third quarter, and the export may decline [81][82].

Core Insights - The data indicates significant trading volume increases for various companies, suggesting heightened investor interest and potential market movements [1][2][3][4][5] Group 1: Companies with Notable Volume Increases - 阳光能源 (00757) reported a volume ratio of 2.35, indicating strong trading activity [2] - 长城汽车 (02333) had a volume ratio of 2.21, reflecting increased investor engagement [2] - 郑煤机 (00564) showed a volume ratio of 1.92, suggesting a notable rise in trading [2] Group 2: Additional Companies with Increased Trading Activity - 万国数据-SW (09698) recorded a volume ratio of 1.83, indicating significant market interest [2] - 映恩生物-B (09606) had a volume ratio of 1.78, reflecting heightened trading activity [2] - 超盈国际控股 (02111) reported a volume ratio of 1.71, suggesting increased investor focus [2] Group 3: Companies with Moderate Volume Ratios - 中国能源建设 (03996) had a volume ratio of 1.70, indicating a solid level of trading activity [2] - 亚信科技 (01675) reported a volume ratio of 1.60, reflecting moderate investor interest [2] - 金宝通 (00320) showed a volume ratio of 1.53, suggesting a rise in trading volume [2] Group 4: Companies with Lower Volume Ratios - 中国水务 (00855) had a volume ratio of 1.52, indicating stable trading activity [2] - 广汽集团 (02238) reported a volume ratio of 1.52, reflecting consistent investor engagement [2] - 凯莱英 (06821) showed a volume ratio of 1.52, suggesting steady trading interest [2]

Group 1: Copper Market Dynamics - Protests by small-scale mining operators in Peru have disrupted copper transportation, leading to a significant impact on the supply chain [1] - Copper prices have increased by 2.7% this week and nearly 14% since the beginning of the year, approaching historical highs due to rising demand from sectors like AI and renewable energy [1] - UBS has raised its copper price forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by 7% and 4% respectively, citing a recovery in demand driven by traditional markets in Europe and the US [2] Group 2: Supply and Demand Factors - Citic Securities notes that the copper market remains in a tight balance, with limited CAPEX and declining TC/RC fees, while economic stability in China and a soft landing in the US support copper prices [3] - UBS's optimistic outlook on copper prices is supported by favorable supply dynamics and long-term demand drivers, despite potential slowdowns in end-user demand due to tariff uncertainties [2] - Citic Securities predicts copper prices could rise to $10,000-$11,000 per ton in the second half of the year, contingent on macroeconomic policies and global economic recovery [3] Group 3: Key Companies in the Copper Sector - Notable copper resource companies listed in Hong Kong include Luoyang Molybdenum (03993), Zijin Mining (02899), Minmetals Resources (01208), and Jiangxi Copper (00358) [4]