Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for the non-ferrous metals sector, highlighting the strengthening of gold's safe-haven attributes and further management of the rare earth industry [1]. Core Views - The report emphasizes the impact of trade tariff concerns on gold's safe-haven demand, while silver prices are accelerating due to spot market shortages and warehouse squeezes [7]. - The rare earth industry is seeing enhanced management policies, ensuring the strategic security of China's rare earth industry [7]. - The cobalt market is expected to experience upward price pressure due to the announced export quotas from the Democratic Republic of Congo [7]. Industry Overview - **Industrial Metals**: The report notes that trade tariff concerns are increasing gold's safe-haven demand, with silver prices rising due to market shortages. The SPDR Gold ETF saw a decrease in holdings by 2.3 tons to 1013.44 tons, while iShares Silver ETF increased by 35.28 tons to 15443.76 tons [7]. - **Rare Earths**: Recent announcements from the Ministry of Commerce regarding export controls on rare earth materials are expected to enhance the management of the industry, ensuring strategic security [7]. - **Cobalt**: The Democratic Republic of Congo's export quota policy is likely to support cobalt prices, with the average price of electrolytic cobalt rising by 4.8% to 349,500 CNY/ton [9]. Stock Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies in the precious metals sector such as Zhongjin Gold, Chifeng Jilong Gold, and Shandong Gold, as well as silver companies like Xingye Silver and Shengda Resources [2]. - For cobalt, companies such as Huayou Cobalt, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Tengyuan Cobalt are highlighted as potential beneficiaries of rising cobalt prices [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the non-ferrous and steel industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The report suggests that gold and rare earths may see a resurgence, while it also highlights opportunities for copper investments during market dips [8][13] - The report emphasizes that the deterioration of fiat currency credit and the need for safe-haven assets are driving gold prices upward, with gold stabilizing above $4,000 [8][13] - The upgrade of export controls on rare earths is seen as a strategic catalyst, potentially enhancing the value of the sector [14] - The report expresses confidence in the mid-term rise of copper prices due to fundamental supply-demand changes, recommending investors to look for opportunities in the copper sector [15][16] Summary by Sections 1. Non-Ferrous Metals - Gold prices are expected to rise due to deteriorating fiat currency credit and increased demand for safe-haven assets [8][13] - The rare earth sector is poised for a strategic boost following the upgrade of export controls, which may lead to higher domestic prices [14] - The copper market is anticipated to experience a mid-term price increase driven by supply constraints and rising demand from sectors like electric vehicles and data centers [15][16] 2. Steel Industry - The steel industry's profitability is under short-term pressure, with costs providing some support for steel prices [17] - Iron and steel production has seen slight declines, with traditional peak season demand yet to be validated [19] - Overall steel inventories are rising, indicating a potential oversupply situation [22] - Steel prices are maintaining a weak and stable trend, with notable price differentiation among various steel products [36] 3. New Energy Metals - Lithium production in August 2025 saw a significant year-on-year increase of 46.54%, indicating strong supply growth [40] - The demand for new energy vehicles remains robust, with production and sales showing substantial year-on-year growth [44] - Prices for lithium and cobalt are stable, while nickel prices have shown slight increases [50][51]

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the industry and specific companies within the non-ferrous metals sector, highlighting strong performance and favorable market conditions [8]. Core Views - The report emphasizes that the recent increase in gold prices is driven by heightened risk aversion due to renewed US-China trade tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [4][8]. - Industrial metals are expected to continue strengthening due to supply disruptions and robust demand, particularly in copper and aluminum [2][3]. - Energy metals, particularly lithium and cobalt, are projected to perform well due to strong demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage markets [3]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry and Stock Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.80%, while the SW Non-ferrous Index increased by 11.89% during the reporting period [1]. - Precious metals, including gold and silver, saw significant price increases of 6.48% and 2.48%, respectively [1]. 2. Base Metals 2.1 Price and Stock Correlation - The report notes that aluminum prices are supported by a seasonal increase in demand and controlled inventory levels, with a current price of 20,950 RMB/ton [27]. - Copper prices are influenced by supply disruptions and a favorable macroeconomic environment, with a recent price of 10,374 USD/ton [12][41]. 2.2 Industrial Metals - The report highlights that aluminum production is expected to remain low due to increased direct supply ratios and seasonal demand, which supports price stability [25][26]. - Copper supply is under pressure from production cuts by major mining companies, which is expected to sustain higher prices [2][41]. 2.3 Lead, Tin, and Nickel - Lead prices have shown resilience due to tight supply conditions, with recent prices around 20,026 USD/ton [58]. - Nickel prices are fluctuating due to regulatory changes in Indonesia and supply concerns, currently priced at 122,180 RMB/ton [60]. 3. Precious Metals and Minor Metals 3.1 Precious Metals - Gold prices have surged due to strong safe-haven demand, with a recent price of 4,035.50 USD/oz, reflecting a 6.48% increase [14][74]. - Silver prices are also rising, driven by industrial demand and investment interest, currently at 47.52 USD/oz [14][74]. 3.2 Energy Metals - Lithium demand remains robust, with prices supported by strong consumption in electric vehicles and energy storage, with industrial-grade lithium carbonate priced at 71,300 RMB/ton [14][3]. - Cobalt prices are expected to rise due to supply constraints from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with current prices around 331,500 RMB/ton [3][14]. 4. Key Company Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Huayou Cobalt, citing strong earnings forecasts and favorable market conditions [4][8].

Core Insights - The stock price of Zhongjin Gold (600489) closed at 23.6 yuan as of October 10, 2025, reflecting a 7.62% increase from the previous week's closing price of 21.93 yuan [1] - On October 9, the stock reached a peak price of 24.12 yuan, marking its highest point in nearly a year, with a low of 23.18 yuan during the same trading day [1] - Zhongjin Gold recorded a total market capitalization of 114.397 billion yuan, ranking 2nd in the precious metals sector and 154th among 5,158 A-shares in the market [1] Trading Information - On October 9, Zhongjin Gold executed one block trade with a transaction value of 5.9986 million yuan [1]

Market Overview - On October 10, the precious metals sector fell by 4.22% compared to the previous trading day, with Western Gold leading the decline [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3897.03, down 0.94%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13355.42, down 2.7% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Notable stock performances include: - Zhaojin Mining (000506) rose by 7.28% to close at 12.82, with a trading volume of 1.0659 million shares and a turnover of 1.308 billion [1] - Western Gold (601069) fell by 9.06% to close at 29.91, with a trading volume of 455,900 shares and a turnover of 1.384 billion [2] - Other significant declines include: - Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (600988) down 6.98% to 29.86 [2] - Shandong Gold (600547) down 4.65% to 41.25 [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The precious metals sector experienced a net outflow of 971 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 552 million yuan [2][3] - Key capital flows for selected stocks include: - Shandong Gold had a net outflow of 14.34 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net inflow of 67.12 million yuan from retail investors [3] - Zhaojin Mining saw a net outflow of 80.70 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net inflow of 101 million yuan from retail investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The gold market is experiencing significant upward momentum, with both futures and spot gold prices surpassing historical highs, leading to strong performance in gold-related stocks and ETFs [2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - On October 9, A-share gold concept stocks showed strong performance, with over ten stocks including Shandong Gold and Zhongjin Gold hitting the daily limit. Gold stock ETFs (159321.SZ and 159315.SZ) both reached their daily limit with increases of 10.03% and 10.01% respectively, while gold ETF (518880.SH) rose by 4.68% [2]. - The Shanghai gold futures main contract opened significantly higher, breaking the 900 yuan/gram mark and closing at 914.32 yuan/gram, marking a historical high [3]. Group 2: Investment Trends - Analysts suggest that the current high gold prices may limit further increases, recommending that conservative investors focus on long-term valuable gold-related products, while those seeking higher volatility and potential returns may consider gold mining stocks [2]. - The global largest gold ETF (SPDR) has surpassed 1000 tons, indicating accelerated inflows from European and American investors, driven by increased risk aversion due to the U.S. government shutdown and macroeconomic uncertainties [3]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The gold industry is characterized by its four attributes: financial, monetary, commodity, and safe-haven asset. The entire gold supply chain includes upstream mining, midstream processing, and downstream retail consumption [6]. - The upstream segment, which is resource-scarce and capital-intensive, has strong pricing power with profit margins typically above 20% due to the tightening global gold supply [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that gold stocks will benefit from their growth potential and favorable market sentiment, with significant valuation recovery space as major gold mining companies are projected to have an average PE of only 12-15 times by 2026, compared to a historical average of 20 times [7]. - The trend of central banks diversifying their reserves away from the dollar is expected to continue, further supporting gold demand and prices [4].

Core Viewpoint - The performance of the non-ferrous metals sector remains mixed, with significant movements in stock prices and ongoing policy changes affecting supply dynamics in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals ETF showed weak performance, with a decline of 3.1% and a trading volume of 1.21 billion yuan, while the fund's latest scale is 4.83 billion yuan [1]. - Silver stocks performed exceptionally well, with a notable increase, while companies like Western Gold, Huaxi Nonferrous, and Huayou Cobalt experienced declines of 8.27%, 6.98%, and 6.66% respectively [1]. Group 2: Policy and Supply Dynamics - The Trump administration is discussing investments in critical metals companies, particularly concerning Greenland's largest rare earth project [1]. - The Ministry of Commerce has implemented export controls on rare earth-related technologies, tightening supply policies and maintaining strong price trends in the rare earth sector [2]. - Western Securities predicts that the supply of secondary resource recycling will reach 27% by 2025, indicating a fully controlled supply side with limited potential for sudden increases [1]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - The non-ferrous metals industry maintains a high level of prosperity, with supply constraints from major copper producers due to safety incidents in Indonesia, contributing to rising prices for copper and aluminum [2]. - The top ten weighted stocks in the non-ferrous metals index include major players such as Zijin Mining, Northern Rare Earth, and Luoyang Molybdenum [2].

Core Viewpoint - Recent significant increases in gold and silver prices, with spot gold briefly surpassing $4050 per ounce [1] Group 1: Market Analysis - Guosen Securities indicates that the support system for the gold market remains solid, driven by long-term factors such as global monetary credit system restructuring, de-dollarization trends, continuous central bank gold purchases, and structural supply-demand imbalances [1] - The long-term bullish trend for gold is expected to continue over the next 2-3 years due to the stability of the support system [1] Group 2: Investment Recommendations - Minsheng Securities highlights the central bank's gold purchases and weakening dollar credit as key themes, maintaining a positive outlook on gold prices and suggesting opportunities for right-side positioning in the gold sector [1] - Recommended stocks include Western Gold, Shandong Gold, Zhaojin Mining, Zhongjin Gold, Chifeng Gold, Tongguan Gold, Wanguo Gold Group, Shanjin International, and Hunan Gold, with additional attention to China National Gold International and Lingbao Gold [1] - Silver stocks recommended include Xingye Silver Tin and Shengda Resources [1]

Core Viewpoint - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, international gold prices and domestic gold jewelry prices continued to rise, leading to a significant increase in A-share gold stocks on the first trading day after the holiday [1][5]. Price Trends - On October 9, the price of gold jewelry brands surged, with Chow Sang Sang's gold price reaching 1170 yuan per gram, an increase of 45 yuan compared to September 30 [3]. - Other brands such as Chow Tai Fook and Luk Fook also saw their gold prices rise to 1168 yuan per gram, up from 1123 yuan, while Lao Miao's gold price increased to 1160 yuan per gram, up 34 yuan [3][4]. Market Dynamics - Despite rising gold prices suppressing demand for gold jewelry, the consumption amount for gold jewelry reached a historical high in the first half of the year, with retail sales of gold and silver jewelry reaching 194.8 billion yuan, a growth of 11.3% [5]. - Various gold jewelry brands are seeking differentiated market positioning, moving away from price competition. Many brands have tightened discount strategies and emphasized unique craftsmanship and product features during sales [4]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that if the Federal Reserve further lowers interest rates and geopolitical tensions persist, gold prices may continue to rise. Predictions indicate that international gold prices could fluctuate between 3800 to 4100 dollars per ounce by the end of the year [6]. - Some institutions, like Bank of America, predict that gold prices could reach 4000 dollars this year, while UBS forecasts a potential long-term rise to 4200 dollars [6].