Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the growth trends in China's non-ferrous metal production, indicating a positive outlook for the industry from 2025 to 2031, with specific data on production volumes and growth rates [1]. Industry Summary - In April 2025, China's production of ten non-ferrous metals reached 6.76 million tons, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.1% [1]. - From January to April 2025, the cumulative production of these metals totaled 26.6 million tons, showing a cumulative growth of 2.3% [1]. - The report is based on data from the National Bureau of Statistics and is compiled by Zhiyan Consulting, a leading industry research institution in China [1].

Core Viewpoint - The company, Western Mining Co., Ltd., will hold a Q3 2025 performance briefing on October 27, 2025, to discuss its operational results and financial status with investors [2][3]. Group 1: Meeting Details - The performance briefing is scheduled for October 27, 2025, from 16:00 to 17:00 [5]. - The meeting will take place at the Shanghai Stock Exchange Roadshow Center and will be conducted in an interactive online format [4][5]. - Investors can submit questions from October 20 to October 24, 2025, through the Roadshow Center website or via the company's email [2][6]. Group 2: Participation Information - Investors can participate in the briefing by logging into the Shanghai Stock Exchange Roadshow Center on the scheduled date and time [4][5]. - The company will address commonly asked questions during the briefing [3][6]. - Contact information for inquiries includes a designated contact person and an email address for question submissions [6].

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Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Market Weight" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry, indicating that the industry is expected to perform within ±10% of the market index over the next six months [67]. Core Insights - Silver prices continue to reach new highs, with international gold prices surpassing $4,300 [2]. - As of October 16, 2025, the non-ferrous metals industry has seen a 3.35% increase over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.83 percentage points, ranking 4th among 31 industries [3][13]. - The precious metals sector has risen by 6.04%, while the industrial metals sector has increased by 3.58% during the same period [18]. Market Review - As of October 16, 2025, the COMEX gold price closed at $4,344.30 per ounce, up $828.2 since early September, while the COMEX silver price reached $53.43 per ounce, an increase of $12.68 [6][35]. - The LME copper price stood at $10,620 per ton, with other industrial metals like aluminum at $2,796 per ton and nickel at $15,230 per ton [25][60]. - The rare earth price index was recorded at 204.65, down 22.28 from early September, indicating a need for caution regarding external risk sentiment [42][61]. Industry News - The Ministry of Commerce announced export controls on rare earth-related technologies to safeguard the global supply chain and address illegal acquisition issues [50]. - The World Gold Council noted that overall gold holdings remain low, suggesting potential for future price increases despite current market concerns [50]. Company Announcements - Shenghe Resources expects a net profit increase of 697% to 783% year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by favorable market conditions for rare earth products [51][52]. - Northern Rare Earth anticipates a net profit increase of 273% to 287% for the same period, reflecting strong market demand and effective management strategies [53][54]. - Shandong Gold forecasts a net profit increase of 84% to 99% for the first three quarters of 2025, attributed to rising gold prices [57][58]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies such as Zijin Mining (601899), Xinyi Silver (000426), and Chifeng Jilong Gold (600988) in the precious metals sector [60][63]. - For industrial metals, companies like Western Mining (601168) and Luoyang Molybdenum (603993) are recommended [60][63]. - In the rare earth sector, attention is drawn to Xiamen Tungsten (600549) and Northern Rare Earth (600111) [62][63].

Core Viewpoint - Western Mining experienced a stock price decline of 2.03% on October 16, with a current price of 22.73 CNY per share and a total market capitalization of 54.166 billion CNY [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Year-to-date, Western Mining's stock price has increased by 50.83%, but it has seen a decline of 6.07% over the last five trading days [1] - The stock has appreciated by 19.76% over the last 20 days and by 40.14% over the last 60 days [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, Western Mining reported a revenue of 31.619 billion CNY, representing a year-on-year growth of 26.59% [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 1.869 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.35% [2] Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of October 10, the number of shareholders for Western Mining reached 118,900, an increase of 4.76% from the previous period [2] - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder decreased by 4.54% to 20,042 shares [2] Group 4: Dividend Distribution - Since its A-share listing, Western Mining has distributed a total of 10.723 billion CNY in dividends, with 6.911 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3] Group 5: Institutional Holdings - As of June 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited was the third-largest circulating shareholder, holding 117 million shares, a decrease of 12.1887 million shares from the previous period [3] - Southern CSI 500 ETF was the eighth-largest circulating shareholder, increasing its holdings by 3.3228 million shares to 24.8459 million shares [3] - Guotou Securities Co., Ltd. entered as the tenth-largest circulating shareholder with 21.98 million shares [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights a decline in China's iron ore production, with a significant drop in both April 2025 and the cumulative production for the first four months of 2025 compared to the previous year [1] Industry Summary - According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's iron ore raw ore production in April 2025 was 84.7 million tons, representing a year-on-year decrease of 4.9% [1] - The cumulative iron ore raw ore production from January to April 2025 was 328.596 million tons, showing a cumulative decline of 12.2% [1] - The report provides a comprehensive market assessment and development strategy analysis for the iron ore industry in China from 2025 to 2031 [1] Company Summary - Listed companies in the iron ore sector include Hebei Steel Resources, Hainan Mining, Jinling Mining, Dazhong Mining, Western Mining, Ansteel, Taiyuan Iron & Steel, Baotou Steel, Benxi Steel, and Jiugang Hongxing [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the non-ferrous metals industry [6]. Core Viewpoints - The report expresses optimism for copper prices to rise in the future due to tightening supply and improving demand [4]. - The report highlights that the recent trade conflicts have temporarily suppressed copper prices, but a recovery is expected as downstream demand rebounds in Q4 [1][4]. Supply and Demand Summary - **Supply**: In September 2025, China's electrolytic copper production decreased by 4.3% month-on-month to 1.121 million tons, while year-on-year it increased by 11.6% [3][68]. - **Demand**: The cable industry's operating rate fell by 6.9 percentage points to 58.53% [3][76]. The report notes that air conditioning production is expected to decline year-on-year by 18%, 15%, and 9% for October, November, and December respectively [3][96]. - **Inventory**: Domestic copper social inventory increased by 18.7% compared to September 29, 2025, while LME copper inventory decreased by 0.1% [2][24]. Price and Futures Summary - **Copper Prices**: As of October 10, 2025, SHFE copper closed at 85,910 RMB/ton, up 3.37% from September 30, while LME copper closed at 10,374 USD/ton, down 3.05% from October 3 [1][17]. - **Futures**: The active SHFE copper contract's open interest decreased by 5.6% week-on-week, with a total of 216,000 contracts [4][35]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in companies such as Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Jincheng Mining, and Western Mining, while keeping an eye on Tongling Nonferrous Metals [4].

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 Viewpoint - Western Mining reported a decrease in the number of shareholders and a significant increase in stock price since the concentration of shares began, alongside strong financial performance in the first half of the year [2] Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 31.619 billion yuan in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year growth of 26.59% [2] - Net profit for the same period was 1.869 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 15.35% [2] - Basic earnings per share were reported at 0.7800 yuan, and the weighted average return on equity was 11.10% [2] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, the number of shareholders was 113,500, a decrease of 7,700 from the previous period, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 6.35% [2] Stock Performance - The closing price of Western Mining was 23.87 yuan, down 1.36%, but the stock has increased by 25.30% cumulatively since the concentration of shares began [2] - The stock experienced 6 days of increases and 3 days of decreases, including one instance of hitting the daily limit [2]

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].