Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [4] Core Views - Copper prices may experience high-level fluctuations in the short term due to inventory accumulation and delayed tariff expectations. Recent price changes for copper include a decrease of -0.50% for LME copper, -0.63% for SHFE copper, and -0.71% for COMEX copper. The significant inventory accumulation includes LME copper at 144,000 tons (+3.31%), COMEX copper at 54,300 short tons (+4.81%), and SHFE copper at 214,000 tons (+18.3%). The domestic electrolytic copper social inventory is at 321,000 tons (+17.20%). The operating rate for electrolytic copper rods increased to 57.47% (+9.65 percentage points) [4] - Aluminum prices are also expected to face high-level fluctuations due to inventory accumulation. The price of alumina has decreased by 1.12% to 2,655 CNY/ton, while SHFE aluminum rose by 0.83% to 24,185 CNY/ton. The operating capacity for metallurgical-grade alumina is at 89.16 million tons/year with an operating rate of 80.82% (+0.31 percentage points). Domestic aluminum production capacity is nearing its ceiling, and demand is expected to grow, potentially leading to a shortage [4] - Lithium demand remains strong despite seasonal trends, with carbonate lithium prices rising by 12.86% to 158,000 CNY/ton. The production of lithium carbonate is at 22,600 tons, with a slight increase of 0.3%. The demand for lithium battery materials continues to grow, and the supply-demand dynamics are expected to reverse, leading to an upward price trend [4] - Cobalt prices are expected to continue rising due to tight raw material supply. The price of MB cobalt increased by 0.59% to 25.68 USD/pound, while domestic cobalt prices fell by 1.31% to 452,000 CNY/ton. The supply structure remains tight, and prices are likely to rise further [4] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The macroeconomic indicators show that the US December CPI year-on-year rate is at 2.70%, matching expectations. Retail sales for November increased by 0.6%, exceeding expectations of 0.4% [8] - The overall performance of the non-ferrous metals sector shows an increase of 3.03%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 3.48 percentage points, ranking third among the Shenwan sectors [10] 2. Industrial Metals - Copper: LME copper price decreased by 0.50%, SHFE copper by 0.63%, and COMEX copper by 0.71%. Inventory levels increased significantly, with LME copper inventory up by 3.31% and SHFE copper inventory up by 18.26% [24] - Aluminum: LME aluminum price fell by 0.73%, while SHFE aluminum rose by 0.83%. The inventory situation shows a mixed trend, with LME aluminum inventory down by 1.97% and SHFE aluminum inventory up by 29.24% [34] - Lead and Zinc: LME lead price increased by 1.03%, and SHFE lead by 1.62%. LME zinc price rose by 3.17%, and SHFE zinc by 4.38%. The mining profit for zinc increased by 5.77% to 11,284 CNY/ton [48] - Tin and Nickel: LME tin price rose by 11.68%, and SHFE tin by 18.70%. LME nickel price increased by 0.14%, and SHFE nickel by 5.77% [62] 3. Energy Metals - Lithium: The price of lithium carbonate increased by 12.86% to 158,000 CNY/ton, with lithium spodumene rising by 5.32% to 1,980 USD/ton. The profit margins for lithium production are showing significant fluctuations [78] - Cobalt: The price of MB cobalt increased by 0.59% to 25.68 USD/pound, while domestic cobalt prices decreased by 1.31% to 452,000 CNY/ton. The supply dynamics remain tight, supporting price increases [90]

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 - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Fujian Province's capital market has achieved remarkable growth, with direct financing exceeding 2 trillion yuan, marking over a 50% increase compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, and positioning itself as a leader in A-share IPO financing by 2025 [2][3]. Direct Financing and IPOs - Fujian's capital market has seen direct financing surpass 2 trillion yuan in the past five years, highlighting its role in supporting the real economy [3]. - In 2025, the province's direct financing reached a historical high of 500 billion yuan [4]. - A-share IPO financing amounted to 22.446 billion yuan, ranking first in the nation, with Huadian New Energy raising 18.17 billion yuan, becoming the largest IPO project of the year [5]. Company Performance and Quality - By 2024, Fujian's listed companies reported revenues of 3.1 trillion yuan and net profits of 206.1 billion yuan, reflecting increases of 31.59% and 66.41% respectively compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [5]. - Average earnings per share reached 1.09 yuan, and average return on equity was 10.77%, significantly above national averages [5]. Market Structure and Industry Development - By the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," Fujian had 177 listed companies, an increase of 32 from the previous period, with a total market capitalization of 5.4 trillion yuan, ranking sixth nationally [6]. - The province has seen a notable concentration of companies with market capitalizations exceeding 1 billion yuan, with 6 such companies and 75 companies exceeding 100 million yuan [6]. Mergers and Acquisitions - Fujian's regulatory bodies have promoted mergers and acquisitions to enhance resource allocation efficiency, with 69 listed companies engaging in such activities since 2025, involving a total of 35.957 billion yuan [7]. - The province has also seen significant cash dividends and buybacks, totaling 356.696 billion yuan, a 128.79% increase from the previous period [7]. Support for Innovation - Fujian has actively supported technology-driven enterprises, adding 24 new technology-oriented listed companies and facilitating over 200 billion yuan in innovative bond issuance [9]. - Private equity and venture capital funds have invested in 2,125 high-tech projects in Fujian, with a total investment of 83.358 billion yuan [9]. Regulatory Environment - Fujian's regulatory authorities have intensified risk monitoring and management, addressing high-risk areas and ensuring compliance among listed companies [10]. - The province has taken significant actions against market violations, imposing fines totaling nearly 500 million yuan and enhancing market order [10]. Future Outlook - The Fujian Securities Regulatory Bureau plans to continue implementing new policies to strengthen regulation and promote high-quality development in the capital market [11].

Core Viewpoint - Northbound capital saw a net inflow of 10.15 billion yuan in Q4 2025, with the market value of A-shares held increasing slightly from 25,852 billion yuan at the end of Q3 to 25,898 billion yuan at the end of Q4 [1]. Group 1: Top Holdings - The top ten stocks held by northbound capital as of the end of 2025 include CATL, Midea Group, Kweichow Moutai, China Merchants Bank, Zijin Mining, Northern Huachuang, Zhongji Xuchuang, Huichuan Technology, Ping An Insurance, and Luxshare Precision [1]. - New additions to the top 20 holdings include Suyuan Electric and Cambricon, while WuXi AppTec and Lattice Semiconductor exited the top 20 [1]. Group 2: Sector Performance - In Q4, northbound capital increased holdings in sectors such as new energy (CATL, DeYuan Co., Sunshine Power), electronics (Luxshare Precision, Northern Huachuang, Zhaoyi Innovation), non-ferrous metals (Aluminum Corporation of China, Jiangxi Copper, Zhongjin Gold), and large financials (China Merchants Bank, Ping An Insurance) [2][3]. - The sectors with the highest increase in holdings were non-ferrous metals, communication, and basic chemicals [7][8]. Group 3: Net Inflows and Outflows - The stocks with the highest net inflows in Q4 included CATL (12.19 billion yuan), Luxshare Precision (6.1 billion yuan), Weichai Power (4.87 billion yuan), China Merchants Bank (4.26 billion yuan), and Ping An Insurance (3.49 billion yuan) [4]. - Conversely, the stocks with the largest net outflows included Kweichow Moutai (-8.45 billion yuan), WuXi AppTec (-5.32 billion yuan), BYD (-4.98 billion yuan), and Mindray Medical (-4.22 billion yuan) [5]. Group 4: Industry Holdings - The leading industry by market value held by northbound capital is electrical equipment, followed by electronics, non-ferrous metals, banking, and machinery [6]. - The industries with the most significant increase in market value held were non-ferrous metals (51.63 billion yuan), communication (19.48 billion yuan), and basic chemicals (8.86 billion yuan) [8].

Core Viewpoint - Zijin Mining has shown a positive stock performance, reaching a near one-year high, while also engaging in strategic financial management and partnerships to enhance its operational capabilities and risk management [1][2][3][4] Company Announcements - Zijin Mining's board of directors held a meeting on January 14, 2026, approving revisions to several internal regulations, including the introduction of a management system for the departure of directors and senior management [1][3] - The company authorized a commodity and foreign exchange hedging business for 2026, with a maximum position limit of 5% of the annual planned production for mining enterprises [1][4] - Zijin Mining plans to use idle self-owned funds for entrusted wealth management, with a maximum daily balance of 10 billion RMB, focusing on low-risk financial products [2][4] Strategic Partnerships - On January 15, 2026, Zijin Mining signed a project cooperation and equity transfer agreement with Jintong Co., focusing on the integrated development and deep processing of the Shapinggou molybdenum mine in Anhui Province [2] - Zijin Mining will transfer 24% of its stake in Jinsan Molybdenum to Jintong Co. for 173.087 million RMB, resulting in a shareholding structure of 60% for Zijin Mining, 34% for Jintong Co., and 6% for the local investment company [2][4] Committee Work Guidelines - The company has established multiple board committees, including the ESG Committee, Executive and Investment Committee, Audit and Supervision Committee, and Nomination and Compensation Committee, detailing their composition, responsibilities, and procedural rules [3] - The Audit and Supervision Committee consists of six directors, five of whom are independent, responsible for reviewing financial information and overseeing audits [3]

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].

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Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum (603993.SH) has solidified its position among the top ten global mining companies, with a market capitalization reaching 530 billion yuan, reflecting a significant increase from 487.4 billion yuan a week prior [1][19]. Financial Performance - The company forecasts a net profit attributable to shareholders of 20 billion to 20.8 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 47.8% to 53.7% [2][19]. - Luoyang Molybdenum will become the fourth mining company in A-share history to achieve an annual profit exceeding 20 billion yuan [20]. Production and Revenue Drivers - The rise in market value is closely linked to the company's stable growth in performance, primarily driven by the KFM and TFM mines, which are significant sources of copper and cobalt profits [4][21]. - For the first half of 2025, copper and cobalt products are expected to contribute approximately 67.8% to the company's gross profit [22]. - However, copper production is projected to be 741,100 tons in 2025, with a growth rate dropping from 65% to around 14%, while cobalt production is expected to be 117,500 tons, with a growth rate of 2.9% [6][24]. Price Dynamics - Price increases for copper and cobalt are anticipated to be the main drivers of profit growth, with copper prices expected to rise by 42.3% in 2025 and cobalt prices by 36.6% [7][25]. - The company attributes its expected profit increase to both volume and price growth, alongside effective cost management [7][25]. Future Growth Potential - In 2026, Luoyang Molybdenum plans to increase copper production to between 760,000 and 820,000 tons, reflecting a growth of approximately 50,000 tons [8][26]. - The company will also add gold business to its portfolio, with an acquisition of Equinox Gold Corp. expected to yield 6 to 8 tons of gold, valued at around 7.3 billion yuan [9][27]. Strategic Positioning - If the company maintains its profit growth, it could set a new record in the non-ferrous metal industry by achieving two consecutive years of net profits exceeding 20 billion yuan [11][29]. - Luoyang Molybdenum's strategy mirrors that of diversified mining companies, focusing on multiple metal resources to mitigate risks associated with price fluctuations [13][32]. Comparison with Peers - The company is narrowing the production gap with Zijin Mining, with copper production differences decreasing to around 350,000 tons by 2025 [14][32]. - However, Luoyang Molybdenum's gold production remains significantly lower than Zijin Mining's, which is projected to reach 900 tons in 2025 [15][33]. Financial Flexibility - The company has accumulated substantial funds, allowing for more flexible future acquisitions, including a recent board approval for using idle funds for structured deposits up to 20 billion yuan [16][34][35].

Group 1: Core Insights - Over 300 A-share companies have released performance forecasts for 2025, with 6 companies expecting net profits exceeding 10 billion yuan [1] - Zijin Mining Group is projected to achieve a net profit of approximately 51 to 52 billion yuan for 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 59% to 62% [1] - The increase in Zijin Mining's profits is attributed to a rise in the production of key mineral products, including gold, copper, silver, and lithium carbonate [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - Other companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, such as Luoyang Luanchuan Molybdenum and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, are also expected to see significant year-on-year profit growth due to rising product prices and operational efficiencies [2] - The recovery of the domestic economy, infrastructure development, and the growth of the new energy vehicle industry are driving demand for non-ferrous metals [2] - Despite challenges in the photovoltaic industry, such as rising costs and increased competition, long-term profitability is expected to improve with technological advancements and market expansion [2]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing an increase in performance announcements as the deadline for annual report forecasts approaches, with over 280 companies having disclosed their 2025 annual report forecasts by January 16, 2023, accounting for nearly 5.2% of the total market [1][10]. Group 1: Performance Forecasts - Nearly 140 companies have reported positive forecasts for 2025 net profit attributable to shareholders, representing about 47.6% of all companies that have disclosed forecasts. The breakdown includes 26.9% expecting profit increases, 14.7% slight increases, 5.6% turning profitable, and 0.3% continuing profitability [3][12]. - Approximately half of the companies are expected to incur losses in 2025, with categories including continued losses (19.6%), first-time losses (10.5%), reduced losses (8.7%), increased losses (4.9%), and profit reductions (4.5%) [3][12]. Group 2: Industry Distribution - The sectors with the highest number of companies reporting positive forecasts include basic chemicals, electronics, automotive, biomedicine, and machinery, which together account for nearly 56.6% of the positive forecasted companies [3][12]. - In terms of loss forecasts, the sectors with the highest concentration of expected losses include electronics, electrical equipment, construction decoration, machinery, and biomedicine, with coal, steel, construction materials, and real estate also showing significant loss ratios [4][13]. Group 3: Notable Companies - Eleven companies are expected to report net profits exceeding 5 billion yuan for 2025, with Zijin Mining leading at 51 billion yuan, followed by Luoyang Molybdenum, Luxshare Precision, WuXi AppTec, Muyuan Foods, and Baofeng Energy, all exceeding 10 billion yuan [7][16]. - Among the companies with the highest expected profit growth, 48 are projected to see their profits double, with Huisheng Biological, Zhongtai Shares, SAIC Motor, Baive Storage, and Huazheng New Materials leading the list [7][16].