Group 1 - The non-ferrous metal sector experienced a strong surge on the 15th, with cobalt, nickel, and gold concepts showing active performance, leading to significant stock price increases for companies like Zinc Industry Co., Sichuan Gold, and Luoping Zinc Electric [1] - On the 14th, spot silver prices rose over 7%, surpassing the $93 mark, reaching a historical high with an annual increase of over 28%. Spot gold also hit a record high of $4643 per ounce, while Shanghai tin futures saw a night session increase of over 10%, breaking the 440,000 yuan per ton barrier [1] Group 2 - According to Galaxy Securities, the escalation of global geopolitical conflicts may lead major powers to strengthen control and reserves of key strategic metal resources, prompting a reshaping of global metal supply chains and catalyzing demand and value reassessment for critical strategic metal resources [2] - The logic supporting the price increase of key strategic non-ferrous metals such as copper, tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, and rare earth materials is expected to continue due to heightened geopolitical tensions [2] - Recent U.S. employment data showed a disappointing addition of 50,000 jobs in December, with previous months' data revised down by 76,000, indicating a significant decline in labor market momentum, which may raise market expectations for two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2026 [2] - Increased geopolitical risks, including U.S. actions in Venezuela and Greenland, are likely to heighten market demand for safe-haven assets, benefiting gold prices [2]

Group 1 - Precious metals have shown active performance, with spot silver rising over 7% and reaching a historical high of $93 per ounce, while spot gold has also set a new record at $4,643 per ounce [1] - Huafu Securities noted that escalating regional conflicts have led to fluctuations in gold prices, with deteriorating U.S. manufacturing activity and unexpectedly weak employment data providing key support for gold prices, reinforcing market expectations for further easing policies from the Federal Reserve [1] - As of January 15, 2026, the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index (399395) surged by 3.59%, with constituent stocks such as Huaxi Nonferrous Metals up 8.54%, Huayou Cobalt up 8.23%, and Chihong Zn & Ge up 7.82% [1] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index (399395) as of December 31, 2025, include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, Huayou Cobalt, China Aluminum, Ganfeng Lithium, Yun Aluminum, Shandong Gold, Zhongjin Gold, and Tianqi Lithium, collectively accounting for 51.65% of the index [2] - The Nonferrous ETF Penghua (159880) closely tracks the National Securities Nonferrous Metals Industry Index, which selects 50 securities with significant scale and liquidity in the nonferrous metals sector, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in this industry [1][2]

Group 1 - The A-share market saw lithium mining stocks rise against the trend, with Huayou Cobalt up over 8%, Ganfeng Lithium and Tibet City Investment up over 5%, and Zhongmin Resources up over 4% [1] - The benchmark price for industrial-grade lithium carbonate was reported at 160,000.00 CNY per ton on January 15, which represents a 36.71% increase compared to the beginning of the month when it was 117,033.33 CNY per ton [1] Group 2 - The following companies experienced notable stock price increases: - Huayou Cobalt: 8.15% increase, market cap of 151.8 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 17.21% [2] - Ganfeng Lithium: 5.97% increase, market cap of 153.4 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 16.36% [2] - Tibet City Investment: 5.00% increase, market cap of 14 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 18.56% [2] - Zhongmin Resources: 4.10% increase, market cap of 62.3 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 9.99% [2] - Tianqi Lithium: 3.98% increase, market cap of 102.1 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 12.31% [2] - Western Mining: 3.73% increase, market cap of 74.3 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 12.81% [2] - Tibet Summit: 3.48% increase, market cap of 18 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 30.59% [2] - Yuntuo Holdings: 3.38% increase, market cap of 14.8 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 3.64% [2] - Weiling Shares: 3.37% increase, market cap of 3.836 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 12.45% [2] - Yahua Group: 3.31% increase, market cap of 28 billion CNY, year-to-date decrease of 1.74% [2] - Tibet Mining: 3.17% increase, market cap of 15.1 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 10.39% [2] - Salt Lake Shares: 3.01% increase, market cap of 181.1 billion CNY, year-to-date increase of 21.52% [2]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index is at 4108.93 points, below the five-day moving average, with a decline of 0.42% [1] - The total trading volume of A-shares is 1,427.2 billion yuan [1] Stocks Exceeding Five-Day Moving Average - A total of 451 A-shares have surpassed the five-day moving average today [1] - Notable stocks with significant deviation rates include: - Tianming Technology: 14.26% [1] - Keheng Co., Ltd.: 9.26% [1] - Yunwei Co., Ltd.: 7.41% [1] Stock Performance Data - The following stocks have notable performance metrics: - Tianming Technology: Today's increase of 19.80%, turnover rate of 13.23%, five-day moving average of 21.77 yuan, latest price at 24.87 yuan [1] - Keheng Co., Ltd.: Today's increase of 12.51%, turnover rate of 12.50%, five-day moving average of 13.01 yuan, latest price at 14.21 yuan [1] - Yunwei Co., Ltd.: Today's increase of 9.98%, turnover rate of 3.88%, five-day moving average of 4.21 yuan, latest price at 4.52 yuan [1] Additional Stocks with Performance Metrics - Other stocks with notable performance include: - Wenkai Co., Ltd.: Increase of 10.09%, turnover rate of 3.41%, five-day moving average of 4.48 yuan, latest price at 4.80 yuan [1] - Li Qun Co., Ltd.: Increase of 10.10%, turnover rate of 6.91%, five-day moving average of 5.11 yuan, latest price at 5.45 yuan [1] - Su Dawei Co., Ltd.: Increase of 12.35%, turnover rate of 16.46%, five-day moving average of 42.14 yuan, latest price at 44.93 yuan [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of rare metal ETFs and the significant price increases of lithium products, indicating a recovery in the upstream resource sector of the new energy industry [1][2] Group 2 - As of January 15, 2026, the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index (930632) rose by 3.52%, with key stocks such as Huayou Cobalt rising by 6.79% and Ganfeng Lithium by 6.28% [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index accounted for 59.54% of the index, with companies like Luoyang Molybdenum and Northern Rare Earth among the leaders [1] - The rare metal ETF fund (561800) reached a new high of 204 million yuan as of January 14, 2026, with a net inflow of 7.2511 million yuan [1] Group 3 - Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide prices saw significant increases of 28.33% and 30.87% respectively in December 2025, reflecting a recovery in the upstream resource sector [2] - Global lithium supply growth is expected to slow down, with 2026 projected as a turning point for supply increments, while energy storage demand is anticipated to grow significantly [2] - The rare metal ETF fund (561800) tracks the CS Rare Metals Index, which has a high content of energy metals like lithium and cobalt, positioning it to benefit from ongoing market trends [2]

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].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the strong performance of the non-ferrous metal ETF (512400), which has seen a 2.51% increase, marking five consecutive days of gains, with a trading volume of 6.65 billion yuan [1] - The non-ferrous metal ETF has experienced continuous net inflows over the past eight days, indicating strong investor interest [2] - The recent surge in prices for precious metals, including silver and gold, as well as base metals like tin and copper, reflects a bullish market sentiment, with silver breaking through $91/ounce and gold approaching $4640/ounce [2] Group 2 - The lithium industry is expected to see a supply growth slowdown, with 2026 potentially marking a turning point, while energy storage demand is anticipated to become a second growth driver [3] - The Congolese government's implementation of cobalt export quotas and stricter approvals for Indonesian nickel mines are expected to tighten supply, supporting higher cobalt prices and stabilizing nickel prices [3] - The non-ferrous metal index closely tracks the performance of 50 listed companies in the non-ferrous metal and non-metal materials sectors, with the top ten weighted stocks including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Ganfeng Lithium [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights a general increase in non-ferrous metals, with significant price movements observed in various metals such as tin, nickel, and silver [1] - The LME copper price rose by $24, reaching $13,188 per ton, while LME aluminum fell by $12 to $3,186 per ton [1] - The international geopolitical tensions are driving safe-haven investments and central bank allocations towards gold, reinforcing a bullish trend in precious metals [1] Group 2 - The China Securities Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Index (399395) saw a strong increase of 1.55%, with notable gains in stocks such as Huayou Cobalt, which rose by 7.20%, and Yunnan Tin, which increased by 5.32% [1] - The Penghua Non-Ferrous ETF closely tracks the China Securities Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Index, which includes 50 prominent securities in the non-ferrous metals sector, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in this industry [2] - As of December 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index account for 51.65% of the total, including companies like Zijin Mining and China Northern Rare Earth [2]

Group 1 - The energy metals sector has seen an increase, with Huayou Cobalt rising over 5% [1] - Other companies such as Yuanhang Precision, Hanrui Cobalt, Tengyuan Cobalt, and Ganfeng Lithium also experienced gains [1]

Group 1 - The report indicates that 2025 was a year of recovery for energy metals, with lithium, cobalt, and nickel entering an upward cycle after a period of bottoming out [9][15][17] - The lithium sector is expected to see a significant increase in demand driven by energy storage, with projections for global lithium supply reaching 215.9 million tons in 2026, with a growth rate of 26% [25][29] - Cobalt supply is anticipated to tighten due to the implementation of a quota system in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to a projected shortage of 3.6 million tons in 2026 [26][12] Group 2 - Nickel prices are expected to stabilize as Indonesia tightens its nickel ore export quotas, with a focus on maintaining high-grade nickel resources [27][12] - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Zangge Mining, Zhongmin Resources, and Yongxing Materials in the lithium sector, and Liqin Resources and Huayou Cobalt in the nickel-cobalt sector [12][28] - The overall industry outlook for 2026 is positive, with expectations of a comprehensive price increase across energy metals due to supply constraints and rising demand [12][11]