Company Overview - The company, established in 2000 as Qinghai Western Mining Co., Ltd., was renamed in 2001 to Western Mining Co., Ltd. and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in July 2007 [1][10] - The company focuses on the domestic western region of China, integrating various mineral resources, and its business has expanded to include copper, lead, zinc, iron, molybdenum, and other metals, as well as precious metals like gold and silver [1][10] Shareholding Structure - The controlling shareholder is Western Mining Group Co., Ltd. (West Mining Group), with a direct and indirect shareholding ratio of 30.94% as of November 27, 2025 [4][12] - The actual controller is the Qinghai Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, which holds 71.07% of West Mining Group [4][12] Business Operations - The company has diversified its operations across the entire mineral industry chain, including mining, metallurgy, financial trade, and salt lake chemicals [4][12] - It possesses rich mineral resources, forming a solid resource foundation for its business development, and has established a stable mining operation system through technological innovation and reform [4][12] Copper Price Trends - Since the beginning of 2025, copper prices have shown a strong upward trend, influenced by factors such as tariff policies, US-China trade relations, and supply-side disruptions [5][13] - In January 2025, the LME copper spot settlement price increased by 2.80%, while domestic copper prices rose by 1.90% [5][13] - By October 2025, the LME copper spot settlement price had increased by 5.84%, and domestic prices rose by 5.35%, reflecting improved market confidence amid easing trade concerns [5][15]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the copper industry [6] Core Views - The copper market is expected to remain tight in 2026, supporting upward price movement. As of January 9, 2026, the SHFE copper closing price was 101,410 CNY/ton, up 3.23% from January 2, and the LME copper closing price was 12,998 USD/ton, up 4.31% from January 2 [1] - The report highlights that the TC spot price has reached a historical low, indicating ongoing tightness in copper concentrate procurement [3] - Despite a rise in domestic social inventory, the overall supply-demand dynamics are still expected to favor higher copper prices in the future [1][2] Supply and Demand Summary - **Supply**: - The TC spot price is at -45.1 USD/ton, a historical low [3] - Domestic copper concentrate production in October 2025 was 130,000 tons, down 8.1% month-on-month and down 12.1% year-on-year [2] - The domestic port copper concentrate inventory as of January 9, 2026, was 640,000 tons, down 0.8% from the previous week [2] - **Demand**: - The cable industry, which accounts for approximately 31% of domestic copper demand, saw a weekly operating rate of 56.58%, down 2.37 percentage points [3] - The air conditioning sector, which represents about 13% of domestic copper demand, is projected to have production changes of +11%, -11.4%, and -2.4% for January to March 2026 [3] Inventory Summary - Domestic copper social inventory increased by 14.6% week-on-week, while LME copper inventory decreased by 2.5% [2] - As of January 9, 2026, global copper inventory across the three major exchanges totaled 838,000 tons, up 6.2% from December 31, 2025 [2] Futures Market Summary - The SHFE copper active contract position decreased by 12.8% week-on-week, with a total position of 189,000 lots as of January 9, 2026 [4] - The COMEX non-commercial net long position was 58,000 lots, down 3.3% week-on-week [4] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends stocks such as Zijin Mining, Western Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Jincheng Mining, while also suggesting to pay attention to Tongling Nonferrous Metals [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the non-ferrous metals industry [6] Core Viewpoints - Liquidity expectations are strengthening, and the expansion trend is expected to continue. The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will halt interest rate cuts from January to April, leading to a temporary stabilization in the financial attributes. The upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the Trump tariff case may significantly increase price volatility. With supportive policies both domestically and internationally, the bullish trend for industrial products remains unchanged, and the expansion trend is likely to persist [3][12]. Summary by Sections 1. Cycle Assessment: Strengthening Liquidity Expectations, Continued Expansion Trend - The U.S. unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 4.4%, with non-farm employment increasing by 50,000, below the market expectation of 73,000. This indicates a new equilibrium in the labor market, with both supply and demand growth slowing [12]. 2. Industry and Individual Stock Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector rose by 8.56% in the week ending January 9, ranking fourth among all industries [19]. The sector's performance outpaced major indices, with small metals showing the highest gains [20]. 3. Macro Data Tracking - The report highlights various macroeconomic indicators, including the U.S. CPI and PPI, as well as China's manufacturing PMI, which stood at 50.1% in December, indicating a recovery in the manufacturing sector [30][34]. 4. Precious Metals: Increased Volatility Expected Ahead of Tariff Ruling - Gold prices increased, with SHFE gold rising by 2.96% to 1,006.48 CNY per gram and COMEX gold up by 3.59% to 4,473.00 USD per ounce. Silver also saw significant gains, with SHFE silver up by 9.70% to 18,731.00 CNY per kilogram [13][14][27]. 5. Copper: Continued Weakness, Increased Volatility from Tariff Disruptions - Copper prices rose, with SHFE copper increasing by 3.23% to 101,410 CNY per ton and LME copper up by 4.24% to 12,998 USD per ton. Supply tightness continues to affect the market, with copper concentrate treatment charges declining [16][26]. 6. Aluminum: Price Improvement, Export Competition May Increase Mismatch - Aluminum prices increased, with SHFE aluminum rising by 6.13% to 24,330 CNY per ton. The report notes a slight increase in domestic aluminum inventory and stable production capacity [15][78].

格隆汇1月9日丨国城矿业(000688.SZ)在投资者互动平台表示，公司与西部矿业无业务合作。 ...

Market Observation - The Shanghai Composite Index experienced narrow fluctuations on January 8, with the ChiNext Index dropping over 1% during the session. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 2.8 trillion yuan, a decrease of 53.8 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day, marking the fourth consecutive day of trading volume exceeding 2.5 trillion yuan. By the close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.07%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 0.51%, and the ChiNext Index by 0.82% [1]. Sector Performance - The commercial aerospace sector has seen a resurgence, highlighted by the recent groundbreaking of a large liquid rocket assembly and recovery reuse base by Arrow Yuan Technology in Qiantang. This marks the establishment of China's first offshore recovery reusable rocket production base and the launch of the first stainless steel rocket super factory [2]. Commodity Market Dynamics - Experts warn that investors are now living in a new era of geopolitical risk, which has increasingly influenced commodity pricing mechanisms. The ongoing conflicts, from Ukraine to Venezuela, have impacted the prices of oil, gold, copper, and other commodities. Oxford Economics noted that geopolitical risks are becoming a persistent pricing factor rather than a temporary shock, with markets now incorporating a fixed risk premium reflecting supply chain vulnerabilities and resource nationalism [3][4]. Investment Opportunities - For those considering commodity investments, it is suggested to look into non-ferrous metal ETFs, which include top holdings such as Northern Rare Earth, Luoyang Molybdenum, and China Aluminum, among others. The report indicates that the non-ferrous metal sector is expected to benefit from the ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues [4][5][6]. Commercial Aerospace Insights - The commercial aerospace sector is characterized by a focus on energy technology companies linked to the growth of satellite solar cells. Perovskite solar cells, particularly flexible and ultra-thin variants, are seen as a promising alternative to traditional materials due to their lightweight, low-cost, and high conversion efficiency, aligning with the needs of large-scale low-orbit satellite constellations [10][13]. Yunnan Zinc Industry's Position - Yunnan Zinc Industry is a significant player in the indium phosphide (InP) sector, with its subsidiary, Yunnan Xinyao Semiconductor Materials, focusing on expanding production capacity to meet the growing demand in the industry. The company has reported a substantial increase in orders and revenue, particularly in the context of AI and data center applications [33][35][38].

Group 1 - Company沃尔核材 (002130) is a leading domestic high polymer nuclear radiation modified material enterprise, focusing on the research and supply of insulation and protection materials for fusion devices, with core products including radiation-resistant heat shrink tubing and high-temperature insulation sleeves [1][35] - The radiation-resistant heat shrink tubing is made from specially modified polymer materials, capable of withstanding strong radiation and high-temperature environments within fusion devices, used for insulating superconducting magnet coils and signal cables [1][35] - The high-temperature insulation sleeves developed by the company can withstand temperatures above 200℃, meeting the insulation needs of cables inside the fusion reactor vacuum chamber, and possess excellent corrosion resistance and aging resistance [1][35] Group 2 - Company宝胜股份 (600973) is a leading domestic wire and cable enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of special cables for fusion devices, with core products including radiation-resistant low-smoke halogen-free cables and low-temperature superconducting cable accessories [2][36] - The radiation-resistant cables utilize cross-linked polyethylene insulation materials with added radiation stabilizers, capable of long-term stable operation in radiation doses of 10^6 Gy, already applied in the power distribution system of fusion experimental devices [2][36] - The company is also developing control cables specifically for fusion reactors, optimizing the cable shielding structure to enhance electromagnetic interference resistance, ensuring stable transmission of control signals [2][36] Group 3 - Company西部超导 (688122) is a leading domestic high-end titanium alloy and superconducting materials enterprise, focusing on the research of titanium alloy structural materials and superconducting strip substrates for superconducting magnets in fusion devices [3][37] - The high-strength and high-toughness titanium alloy produced by the company is a core material for the support frame of superconducting magnets, capable of withstanding the enormous electromagnetic forces generated during magnet excitation [3][37] - The company is also developing seamless titanium alloy pipes that are resistant to high pressure and corrosion, used for medium transmission in the cooling system of fusion reactors, becoming an important supplier in the nuclear fusion materials field [3][37] Group 4 - Company钢研高纳 (300034) is a leading domestic high-temperature alloy enterprise, focusing on the research of high-temperature alloy materials for core components of fusion reactors, with core products including nickel-based high-temperature alloys and refractory metal alloys [4][38] - The nickel-based high-temperature alloys developed by the company can withstand temperatures above 1200℃ and possess excellent radiation swelling resistance, suitable for components like the first wall and divertor in fusion reactors [4][38] - The company collaborates with research institutions to conduct research on surface coating technology for high-temperature alloys, enhancing the materials' high-temperature and corrosion resistance [4][38] Group 5 - Company中密控股 (300470) is a leading domestic mechanical sealing enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of sealing components for fluid systems in fusion devices, with core products including high-temperature mechanical seals and vacuum seals [5][39] - The high-temperature mechanical seals can withstand high-temperature and high-pressure media in the cooling system of fusion reactors, with zero leakage sealing performance, already applied in the main circulation pump sealing system of fusion experimental devices [5][39] - The company is also developing dynamic sealing components for fusion devices, addressing sealing challenges for rotating components in fusion reactors [5][39] Group 6 - Company中泰股份 (300435) is a leading domestic deep cooling technology equipment enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of low-temperature refrigeration systems for fusion devices, with core products including large liquid nitrogen refrigeration units and liquid helium temperature refrigeration equipment [6][40] - The large liquid nitrogen refrigeration units can provide a low-temperature cold source of -196℃, supporting the primary cooling of superconducting magnets [6][40] - The company is also developing integrated technology for low-temperature systems in fusion reactors, providing a comprehensive solution of "refrigeration equipment + low-temperature pipelines + insulation systems" [6][40] Group 7 - Company汉钟精机 (002158) is a leading domestic screw compressor enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of vacuum pumps for the vacuum systems of fusion devices, with core products including dry screw vacuum pumps and Roots vacuum pumps [7][42] - The dry screw vacuum pumps can reduce the pressure in the vacuum chamber to 10^-5 Pa, featuring radiation resistance and low vibration, preventing oil vapor contamination in the vacuum environment [7][42] - The company is also optimizing the rotor structure design of vacuum pumps to enhance fatigue resistance and extend the service life in extreme environments of fusion devices [7][42] Group 8 - Company中科三环 (000970) is a leading domestic rare earth permanent magnet materials enterprise, focusing on the research of permanent magnet materials for the magnet systems of fusion devices, with core products including high-performance NdFeB permanent magnets [8][43] - The high coercivity NdFeB permanent magnets produced by the company have excellent magnetic performance and temperature stability, used in auxiliary magnet systems for fusion devices [8][43] - The company is also developing radiation-resistant NdFeB permanent magnets, optimizing the composition by adding niobium and dysprosium to reduce the impact of radiation on magnetic performance [8][43] Group 9 - Company安泰环境 (300179) is a leading domestic high-end environmental and energy chemical equipment enterprise, focusing on the research of gas purification and treatment systems for fusion devices, with core products including high-purity gas purifiers and waste gas treatment devices [9][44] - The gas purifiers can enhance the purity of deuterium-tritium gas to 99.9999%, removing impurities such as oxygen and moisture, ensuring efficient fusion reactions [9][44] - The company is also developing equipment for the recovery and reuse of deuterium-tritium gas, improving fuel utilization rates in fusion reactors [9][44] Group 10 - Company万华化学 (600309) is a leading domestic chemical new materials enterprise, focusing on the research and supply of high-performance polymer materials for fusion devices, with core products including radiation-resistant polyimide films and high-temperature fluoroplastics [10][45] - The radiation-resistant polyimide films have excellent insulation and radiation resistance, used for the insulation layer of superconducting magnets, preventing short circuits in magnet coils [10][45] - The company is also developing high-sealing, radiation-resistant silicone sealants for fusion devices, ensuring the sealing performance of various components [10][45] Group 11 - Company中核科技 (000777) is a leading domestic nuclear-grade valve enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of special nuclear-grade valves for fusion devices, with core products including nuclear-grade shut-off valves, safety valves, and vacuum isolation valves [11][46] - The nuclear-grade shut-off valves are designed to withstand high temperatures, high pressures, and strong radiation, ensuring safe operation in fusion reactors [11][46] - The company is also developing vacuum isolation valves with a sealing vacuum degree of 10^-6 Pa, isolating the vacuum chamber of fusion reactors from external systems [11][46] Group 12 - Company海陆重工 (002255) is a leading domestic industrial furnace and nuclear power equipment enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of heat treatment equipment for high-temperature components in fusion devices, with core products including vacuum heat treatment furnaces and high-temperature sintering furnaces [12][47] - The vacuum heat treatment furnaces can operate in a vacuum environment of 10^-3 Pa, enhancing the density and mechanical strength of components [12][47] - The company is also developing customized heat treatment solutions for fusion device components, optimizing their performance [12][47] Group 13 - Company盾安环境 (002011) is a leading domestic refrigeration and air conditioning equipment enterprise, focusing on the research and manufacturing of temperature control systems for fusion devices, with core products including high-precision constant temperature control systems and low-temperature cooling units [13][48] - The high-precision constant temperature control systems can maintain a temperature accuracy of ±0.1℃, ensuring stable operation of electronic devices in fusion reactors [13][48] - The company is also developing integrated temperature control systems for fusion devices, providing a comprehensive solution of "cooling equipment + temperature sensors + control systems" [13][48] Group 14 - Company抚顺特钢 (600399) is a leading domestic special steel enterprise, focusing on the research and supply of special alloy steels for fusion devices, with core products including martensitic stainless steel and precipitation-hardened stainless steel [14][49] - The martensitic stainless steel produced by the company has high strength and corrosion resistance, suitable for the shell manufacturing of vacuum chambers in fusion reactors [14][49] - The company is also conducting research on the radiation resistance of steel used in fusion devices, optimizing compositions by adding rare earth elements [14][49] Group 15 - Company东华科技 (002140) is a leading domestic engineering design and general contracting enterprise, focusing on the engineering design and system integration of fusion devices, providing full-chain services from process design to construction installation [15][50] - The company has participated in multiple engineering design projects for domestic fusion experimental devices, optimizing the layout design of vacuum chambers, cooling systems, and power systems [15][50] - The company is also developing technical reserves for the engineering design of commercial fusion power plants, supporting future construction [15][50]

Core Insights - The copper smelting industry in China is experiencing a significant trade deficit, with imports far exceeding exports, leading to an increasing trend in trade deficit from 2019 to 2024 [1][2]. Trade Deficit - In 2024, the total import and export value of copper smelting-related products in China reached 811.86 billion yuan, with a trade deficit expanding by 114.51 billion yuan [1]. - For the first seven months of 2025, the trade deficit was recorded at 195.81 billion yuan, indicating a continued trend of high import reliance [2]. Import Volume and Value - The import volume of copper smelting-related products in China reached 33.02 million tons in 2024, marking a 2.34% increase from 2023, with an import value of 807.29 billion yuan, which is a 14.48% increase compared to 2020 [3]. - In the first seven months of 2025, the import volume was 20.00 million tons, with an import value of 507.56 billion yuan [3]. Import Price Trends - The average import price of copper smelting-related products has shown an upward trend from 2019 to July 2025, with significant increases noted during the 2020-2021 period due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic [5]. Export Volume and Value - The export volume of copper smelting-related products in China was 456,400 tons in 2024, with an export value of 31.60 billion yuan, reaching a peak during the observed period [7]. - For the first seven months of 2025, the export volume was 421,600 tons, with an export value of 28.92 billion yuan [7]. Export Price Trends - The average export price of copper smelting-related products has generally increased from 2019 to July 2025, although some products exhibited significant price volatility due to smaller export volumes [10].

1月8日，西部矿业盘中下跌2.07%，截至13:32，报27.95元/股，成交13.86亿元，换手率2.06%，总市值 666.05亿元。 资金流向方面，主力资金净流入1.04亿元，特大单买入1.65亿元，占比11.87%，卖出1.38亿元，占比 9.93%；大单买入4.10亿元，占比29.59%，卖出3.33亿元，占比24.04%。 西部矿业今年以来股价涨1.12%，近5个交易日涨3.71%，近20日涨10.96%，近60日涨23.95%。 资料显示，西部矿业股份有限公司位于青海省西宁市海湖新区文逸路4号西矿·海湖商务中心1号楼，成 立日期2000年12月28日，上市日期2007年7月12日，公司主营业务涉及主要从事铜、铅、锌、铁等基本 有色金属、黑色金属的采选、冶炼、贸易等业务。主营业务收入构成为：销售商品99.70%，利息、手 续费及佣金0.27%，提供服务0.03%。 分红方面，西部矿业A股上市后累计派现107.23亿元。近三年，累计派现69.11亿元。 机构持仓方面，截止2025年9月30日，西部矿业十大流通股东中，香港中央结算有限公司位居第三大流 通股东，持股1.12亿股，相比上期减少516.34 ...

1月7日，西部矿业盘中下跌2.00%，截至10:02，报28.38元/股，成交5.47亿元，换手率0.80%，总市值 676.30亿元。 资金流向方面，主力资金净流出3617.60万元，特大单买入3578.49万元，占比6.54%，卖出5617.23万 元，占比10.27%；大单买入1.32亿元，占比24.23%，卖出1.48亿元，占比27.12%。 西部矿业今年以来股价涨2.68%，近5个交易日涨6.73%，近20日涨7.91%，近60日涨21.08%。 资料显示，西部矿业股份有限公司位于青海省西宁市海湖新区文逸路4号西矿·海湖商务中心1号楼，成 立日期2000年12月28日，上市日期2007年7月12日，公司主营业务涉及主要从事铜、铅、锌、铁等基本 有色金属、黑色金属的采选、冶炼、贸易等业务。主营业务收入构成为：销售商品99.70%，利息、手 续费及佣金0.27%，提供服务0.03%。 西部矿业所属申万行业为：有色金属-工业金属-铜。所属概念板块包括：有色锌、黄金股、钴镍、有色 铜、稀缺资源等。 截至12月31日，西部矿业股东户数11.55万，较上期增加1.76%；人均流通股20632股，较上期减少 1. ...

（文章来源：证券日报） 证券日报网讯 1月6日，西部矿业在互动平台回答投资者提问时表示，钠离子电池作为新兴技术，确实 在某些应用领域展现出潜力，但锂离子电池在能量密度、技术成熟度和市场接受度方面仍具有显著优 势。目前，锂离子电池在全球市场中占据主导地位，且锂矿资源在短期内仍是重要的战略资源。公司参 股东台锂资源公司在当前市场环境下仍具备较高的经济价值和战略意义。 ...