Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for all key companies listed, including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Huayou Cobalt, among others [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights that geopolitical tensions are driving up precious metal prices, with gold and silver showing significant increases due to heightened risk aversion [1][9]. - Industrial metal prices are experiencing mixed trends, with aluminum and copper facing downward pressure while zinc and nickel show some resilience [9][15]. - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic policies aimed at boosting demand, which are expected to support industrial metal prices in the near term [9][26]. Industry Performance - The SW Nonferrous Index increased by 3.94% during the week, while the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 Index saw declines of 0.45% and 0.57%, respectively [9]. - Precious metals such as gold and silver have seen price increases of 1.83% and 12.73%, respectively, reflecting strong market demand [9][15]. Industrial Metals - Aluminum prices decreased by 0.65% to $3,129 per ton, while copper prices fell by 1.21% to $12,808.5 per ton [15]. - Zinc prices increased by 1.86% to $3,207.5 per ton, and nickel prices rose by 0.52% to $17,792 per ton [15]. - The report notes that domestic aluminum production is increasing, but demand remains weak, leading to a slight rise in inventory levels [26][28]. Precious Metals - Gold prices are projected to continue rising due to central bank purchases and a weakening dollar, with current prices around 1,034.77 CNY per gram [9][72]. - Silver prices have surged, with a notable increase in demand driven by geopolitical uncertainties [9][72]. Energy Metals - Cobalt prices are expected to rise as supply chain issues persist, with current market dynamics favoring a bullish outlook [9][88]. - Lithium prices have also seen significant increases, reflecting strong demand in the energy sector [9][88].

Core Viewpoint - The gold market is experiencing a significant bull run, with international gold prices rising over 70% in the past year, marking the largest increase since 1979, and domestic gold jewelry prices also surging [1][2]. Group 1: Upstream Mining Companies - In 2025, gold mining companies are witnessing substantial revenue and net profit growth, with Zijin Mining leading with revenue of 254.2 billion and net profit of 37.864 billion [2]. - Other notable companies include Shandong Gold with revenue of 83.783 billion and net profit of 3.956 billion, and Zhongjin Gold with revenue of 53.976 billion and net profit of 3.679 billion [2]. - The profit growth of mining companies is significantly outpacing revenue growth, indicating a "scissors gap" effect where cost increases are lower than gold price increases [2]. Group 2: Central Bank Purchases - Multiple factors are driving the continued rise in gold prices, including geopolitical risks, global de-dollarization narratives, and central bank purchases [3]. - As of December 2025, China's gold reserves reached 2306.32 tons, with the People's Bank of China increasing its holdings for 14 consecutive months [3]. Group 3: Downstream Jewelry Brands - In contrast to the booming upstream sector, downstream gold jewelry brands are facing challenges, with significant revenue declines reported in 2025 [6]. - For instance, Chow Tai Fook's revenue dropped to 89.66 billion HKD, a decrease of 17.53% year-on-year, while Chow Sang Sang's revenue fell by 15.34% [6]. - The decline in performance is attributed to high gold prices and macroeconomic uncertainties affecting retail consumption [6]. Group 4: Store Closures and Market Dynamics - A wave of store closures is impacting jewelry brands, with Chow Tai Fook closing 606 stores and Chow Sang Sang reducing its franchise stores by 380 [7]. - Despite the overall downturn, some brands like Lao Pu Gold and Chao Hong Ji are experiencing growth, with Lao Pu Gold's revenue increasing by 250.95% [8]. - The success of these brands reflects a structural shift in the industry towards differentiated products and branding strategies [8][9]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The gold bull market is expected to continue, but volatility is anticipated, particularly for jewelry companies that must innovate to meet consumer demands [11]. - Analysts suggest that while gold prices may not rise as sharply in 2026, the long-term outlook remains positive due to ongoing central bank purchases and the need to hedge against declining dollar credit [10][11].

Core Viewpoint - The provincial government emphasizes the importance of enhancing the capabilities and competitiveness of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Shandong, focusing on high-quality development and innovation in response to new economic challenges [1][2]. Group 1: Development Strategies - The government aims to accelerate the cultivation of new productive forces, optimize traditional industries, and foster emerging industries while ensuring a forward-looking layout for future industries [2]. - There is a strong emphasis on promoting green and low-carbon transformation, focusing on building a new energy system, energy conservation, carbon reduction, and efficient resource utilization [2]. - The government plans to enhance the safety of industrial and supply chains, stabilize supply chains, and improve autonomous innovation capabilities [2]. Group 2: Internal Management and Governance - The internal management of enterprises will be strengthened, guided by the improvement of the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics, including a robust decision-making system and internal control mechanisms [2]. - Continuous optimization of state-owned resource allocation is prioritized, focusing on core responsibilities and deepening restructuring and asset revitalization [2]. - There is a call for SOEs to take on social responsibilities and contribute more to the construction of a modernized strong province [2]. Group 3: Leadership and Political Construction - The importance of strengthening the leadership and political construction of SOEs is highlighted, with a focus on enhancing grassroots foundations and deepening anti-corruption efforts [2]. - SOE leaders are encouraged to enhance their overall perspective and resilience in tackling challenges, while maintaining integrity and promoting reform and development [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the precious metals sector, highlighting strong growth potential for key companies in the industry [4][5]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes that gold prices are expected to rise due to a combination of factors including a weakening U.S. economy, ongoing interest rate cuts, and increased demand from central banks [10][11]. - Silver is noted for its dual attributes as both an industrial and financial asset, with expectations for a price rebound driven by industrial demand, particularly in photovoltaic applications [11][10]. Summary by Sections 1. U.S. Economic Outlook - The U.S. economy is facing downward pressure, with a notable increase in unemployment rates and a decline in consumer confidence [19][26]. - The Federal Reserve is likely to continue its rate-cutting cycle, which historically correlates with rising gold prices [29][35]. 2. Sovereign Currency Credit Decline - Central banks have significantly increased gold purchases as a hedge against declining currency credit, with global central bank gold buying exceeding 1,000 tons annually for three consecutive years [8][61]. - The report indicates that the expansion of central bank balance sheets has led to a devaluation of fiat currencies, further supporting gold prices [61][66]. 3. Geopolitical Issues and Investment Demand - Geopolitical tensions and trade policies have heightened risk aversion, leading to increased investments in gold [10][11]. - The report notes a surge in ETF holdings and trading activity in gold, reflecting strong demand from emerging market investors [11][10]. 4. Silver Market Dynamics - Silver's industrial demand, particularly in solar energy, is expected to grow, creating a supply-demand gap that could drive prices higher [11][10]. - The report highlights the historical inverse relationship between the gold-silver ratio and PMI, suggesting potential for silver price increases [11][10]. 5. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies in the precious metals sector, including Zijin Mining International, China National Gold, and Western Gold, among others, as having strong growth prospects [4][11].

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America Securities predicts that 2026 will be a "Red Horse Year" for the Chinese base metals market, driven by favorable conditions for electrification and AI power infrastructure in 2023 due to factors such as a weak dollar and the US interest rate cut cycle [1] Group 1: Market Drivers - The supply of copper and aluminum remains tight [1] - Demand drivers for this year include a 10% year-on-year increase in grid investment, a 27% growth in electric vehicle battery production, a 41% increase in energy storage systems, and rising AI power demand [1] - The anti-involution policy is becoming more balanced, although recent enforcement has been weak [1] Group 2: Stock Recommendations - Preferred stocks include aluminum companies as alternative investments for AI power supply, with a forecasted price-to-earnings ratio between 8 to 10 times [1] - Positive outlook on gold, copper, lithium (including battery materials), and cobalt stocks; neutral view on coal; bearish on solar energy and construction materials (like steel) due to weak demand and declining steel profit margins [1] Group 3: Specific Stock Picks - Key stock picks include China Aluminum (601600) (02600), Zijin Mining (601899) (02899), China Hongqiao (01378), Shandong Gold (600547) (01787), and Ganfeng Lithium (002460) (01772) [1] - Underperforming stocks identified include Tongwei Co. (600438) (600438.SH), Xinyi Solar (00968), Ansteel (000898) (00347), and China Resources Cement (01313) [1]

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector is experiencing a significant market transformation, with strong price increases across various metals, making it a focal point for investment in 2026 [3][26]. Group 1: Market Performance - Non-ferrous metals have shown a strong upward trend in both futures and stock markets, with the non-ferrous mining ETF rising 14.88% in the first nine trading days of 2026 [1][3]. - From mid-2025, metals like aluminum, cobalt, lithium, and rare earths entered a super-upward cycle, with tin futures prices soaring from 261,400 CNY/ton to 443,400 CNY/ton, a nearly 70% increase [4][10]. - In 2025, cobalt and silver prices increased by 173% and 148% respectively, while gold rose by 59.27% [7][8]. Group 2: Price Trends - The price of lithium carbonate futures surged to 174,000 CNY/ton, nearly three times the price in Q2 2025 [8]. - Key industrial metals like copper and aluminum also saw significant price increases, with copper futures rising from 78,000 CNY/ton to 105,600 CNY/ton [10]. - The price of tungsten increased from 122,000 CNY/ton to 455,000 CNY/ton, marking a 272% rise [10]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Geopolitical factors, such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have increased demand for gold as a strategic reserve, with central banks globally increasing their gold holdings [10][11]. - Supply disruptions in metals like copper and tin due to mining accidents and export restrictions have contributed to a widening supply-demand gap [11][21]. - Historical data indicates a strong correlation between precious metals and interest rate cuts, suggesting that monetary easing periods lead to increased prices for both precious and industrial metals [11][12]. Group 4: Investment Trends - The global gold ETF holdings increased significantly in 2025, with a total of 3,985.94 tons, marking the second-largest annual increase since 2004 [14]. - Non-ferrous themed ETFs saw a net subscription of over 51 billion CNY in 2025, with total assets growing nearly ninefold [16]. - Major non-ferrous companies like Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum reported substantial profit increases, with Zijin's net profit growing by 55.45% year-on-year [20][21]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The non-ferrous metal sector is expected to continue its strong performance due to macroeconomic liquidity, geopolitical tensions, and robust demand from industries like renewable energy and electric vehicles [26]. - The non-ferrous mining ETF is positioned to benefit from rising metal prices, with a historical performance showing significant price elasticity compared to the underlying commodities [23][25].

Core Viewpoint - The recent performance of the non-ferrous metal ETF (512400) indicates a strong upward trend, driven by significant capital inflows and favorable macroeconomic conditions, particularly in the context of U.S. inflation data and expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of January 15, 2026, the non-ferrous metal ETF (512400) rose by 1.82%, marking its fifth consecutive increase, with a trading volume of 1.964 billion yuan and a turnover rate of 6.22% [1]. - The ETF has seen continuous net inflows over the past eight days, surpassing a total scale of 30 billion yuan [1]. - Key stocks within the index, such as Huayou Cobalt, rose by 6.77%, while other notable performers included Zhong Rare Earth (up 4.92%) and Chihong Zn & Ge (up 4.67%) [1]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Labor Department reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 increased by 2.7% year-on-year, with the core CPI rising by 2.6%, both figures below market expectations [1]. - The lower-than-expected inflation data has strengthened the market's anticipation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with the probability of a rate cut in April rising to 42% [1]. Group 3: Industry Outlook - China Galaxy Securities suggests capitalizing on the "AI leap + century change" resonance, indicating a super cycle in non-ferrous metals driven by the "AI technology revolution" and "global order reshaping" [2]. - Historical patterns show that each super copper cycle corresponds with strong macro narratives, and the current cycle is expected to have significant strategic implications [2]. - The non-ferrous metal index, which tracks 50 listed companies in the sector, reflects the overall performance of the industry, with major constituents including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Northern Rare Earth [2].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic [1] Core Views - The metal bull market is expected to continue, with significant price increases across various metal categories in 2025 [3] - The report emphasizes the importance of geopolitical factors and the ongoing "de-dollarization" process, which may extend the current commodity supercycle [6][10] Price Performance by Metal - Precious Metals: Gold is projected to rise 57% to 971 CNY/gram, and silver is expected to increase by 129% to 17.1 CNY/gram [6] - Industrial Metals: Copper is forecasted to increase by 34% to 99,000 CNY/ton, aluminum by 14% to 23,000 CNY/ton, lead by 3% to 17,000 CNY/ton, and zinc is expected to decrease by 10% to 23,000 CNY/ton [6] - Energy Metals: Lithium carbonate is expected to rise by 58% to 119,000 CNY/ton, and electrolytic nickel by 10% to 138,000 CNY/ton [6] - Strategic Metals: Neodymium oxide is projected to increase by 52% to 610,000 CNY/ton, and tungsten concentrate by 218% to 455,000 CNY/ton [6] Investment Focus - Key investment opportunities include lithium companies such as Ganfeng Lithium, Zhongjin Lingnan, and Salt Lake Industry; cobalt companies like Huayou Cobalt and Liqin Resources; and various gold, copper, aluminum, and rare earth companies [6] Metal Price Changes in Q4 2025 - Lithium carbonate averaged 80,000 CNY/ton, with a year-on-year increase of 95% [7] - Gold averaged 951 CNY/gram, with a year-on-year increase of 54% [7] - Copper averaged 89,000 CNY/ton, with a year-on-year increase of 18% [7] Copper Market Insights - The average LME copper price for 2025 is projected to be around 10,000 USD/ton, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9% [10] - The report highlights the impact of the declining US dollar index and geopolitical tensions on copper prices [10] Aluminum Market Insights - The average price of A00 aluminum is expected to reach 20,700 CNY/ton in 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 4% [22] - The report notes that aluminum prices are driven by strong downstream demand and supportive policies [22] Energy Metals Insights - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate is projected to be 75,921 CNY/ton for 2025, with a significant increase in Q4 [33] - Nickel and cobalt prices are also expected to remain strong, with electrolytic nickel averaging 124,100 CNY/ton [33] Strategic Metals Insights - The report indicates that prices for rare earths and tungsten are on the rise, with neodymium oxide expected to average 55.6 million CNY/ton in Q4 2025 [39] - The strategic importance of these metals is emphasized in the context of global geopolitical dynamics [40]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights significant increases in the prices of gold and silver stocks, with notable gains in companies such as Sichuan Gold and Hunan Silver [2][4]. - Sichuan Gold saw a price increase of 10.00%, with a total market value of 145.5 billion and a current price of 34.64 [3]. - Hunan Silver experienced a rise of 9.38%, with a total amount of 35.82 billion and a market value of 306.3 billion, currently priced at 10.85 [3]. Group 2 - Other companies in the gold sector also reported gains, including Zhaojin Gold (+4.82%) and Shandong Gold (+3.78%), indicating a broader positive trend in the gold market [3]. - In the Hong Kong stock market, the precious metals sector also performed well, with companies like WanGuo Gold Group rising over 7% [4][5]. - The spot gold price fluctuated, briefly dropping below $4600 but recovering to above that level, reflecting volatility in the market [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector is experiencing significant growth, with the popular ETF, Huabao Non-ferrous ETF (159876), hitting a new historical high and attracting substantial capital inflow [1][9]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Huabao Non-ferrous ETF (159876) saw an increase of 3.23% and 2.69%, marking five consecutive days of gains and setting a new historical high [1][9]. - As of the report, the ETF received a net subscription of 38.4 million units, accumulating a total of 440 million yuan in the past ten days [1][9]. Group 2: Sector Analysis - In the gold sector, Xian Financial Securities suggests that the U.S. faces recession pressures, high sovereign debt, and trade deficits, which weaken the dollar's credibility, leading to increased focus on gold as a global asset [2][10]. - For copper, China Galaxy Securities indicates that there is still significant upward potential for copper prices, as historical data shows that current prices, adjusted for inflation, have not reached previous supercycle highs [3][11]. - Strategic metals like tungsten, molybdenum, titanium, and rare earths are expected to see increased demand due to technological revolutions and supply chain security concerns, as noted by CITIC Securities [3][11]. Group 3: Stock Performance - Key stocks in the non-ferrous metal sector include Huaxi Non-ferrous, Hunan Silver, and Huayou Cobalt, all of which have surged over 7% [4][12]. - Other notable performers include Ganfeng Lithium, which rose over 6%, and several other stocks that experienced significant gains [4][12]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The industry is expected to enter a supercycle driven by the convergence of AI advancements and global order restructuring, with historical parallels drawn to significant macroeconomic events [5][13]. - Institutions predict a bullish market for non-ferrous metals, with expectations of a synchronized upward trend in currency, demand, and supply by 2026 [5][13].