Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum's significant profit growth in the first half of 2025 is attributed to rising prices of key products such as copper and cobalt, alongside increased production and sales volumes [2] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of between 8.2 billion to 9.1 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 51.37% to 67.98% [2] - The non-recurring net profit is projected to be between 8.3 billion to 9.2 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 47.55% to 63.55% year-on-year [2] Group 2: Production and Sales - The production of cobalt metal reached 61,100 tons, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 13.05% [2] - Copper metal production was 353,600 tons, showing a year-on-year growth of about 12.68% [2] - The completion rate for the 2025 production guidance is 56% [2] Group 3: Strategic Developments - The company has successfully acquired 100% ownership of the Cangrejos Project in Ecuador, which has a resource reserve of 1.376 billion tons and an average gold grade of 0.46 g/t, containing 638 tons of gold [5] - The project is expected to commence production in 2028, with an anticipated annual output of 11.5 tons of gold [5] - The company aims to enhance its organizational structure and management to achieve its annual operational goals and foster significant growth [5] Group 4: Market Conditions - The Congolese government has extended a ban on cobalt raw material exports, but the company believes this will not have a significant impact on its operations [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - Luoyang Molybdenum Industry (603993) expects a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, driven by rising copper and cobalt prices, alongside increased production and sales of copper products [2][3]. Financial Performance - The company anticipates a net profit attributable to shareholders between 8.2 billion to 9.1 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 27.83 billion to 36.83 billion yuan, or a growth of 51.37% to 67.98% [2]. - The expected net profit excluding non-recurring items is projected to be between 8.3 billion to 9.2 billion yuan, an increase of 26.75 billion to 35.75 billion yuan, translating to a growth of 47.55% to 63.55% year-on-year [2]. Production and Sales - For the first half of 2025, copper production is expected to reach 353,600 tons, a year-on-year increase of approximately 12.68%, while cobalt production is projected at 61,100 tons, up about 13.05% [2][3]. - The completion rate for copper production based on the mid-point of the 2025 production guidance is 56% [3]. Market Trends - Copper prices have shown an upward trend in the first half of the year, with global exchanges reporting price increases between 5% to 20% [2]. - Cobalt prices have also surged, with a reported increase of approximately 50% from January 2 to June 30 [2]. Strategic Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of Lumina Gold for 581 million Canadian dollars, gaining 100% ownership of the Cangrejos Project in Ecuador, which adds significant gold resources to its portfolio [4]. - The Cangrejos Project has an estimated resource of 1.376 billion tons with an average gold grade of 0.46 g/t, containing 638 tons of gold, and is expected to have a service life of 26 years [4]. Future Outlook - The Cangrejos Project is planned to commence production in 2028, with an expected annual gold output of 11.5 tons [4]. - The company aims to leverage its experience in South America to enhance operational synergies and utilize advanced mining technologies for the new gold project [4].

2025 年半年度业绩预增公告 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何 虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、 准确性和完整性承担个别及连带责任。 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导 性陈述或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法 律责任。 重要内容提示： 1、预计 2025 年上半年实现归属于上市公司股东的净利润为 82 亿元到 91 亿元,与上年同期（法定披露数据，下同）相比增加 27.83 亿元到 36.83 亿元，同比增加 51.37%到 67.98%。 股票代码：603993 股票简称：洛阳钼业 编号：2025—040 洛阳栾川钼业集团股份有限公司 2、预计 2025 年上半年实现归属于上市公司股东的扣除非经常性 损益的净利润 83 亿元到 92 亿元，与上年同期相比增加 26.75 亿元到 35.75 亿元，同比增加 47.55%到 63.55%。 一、本期业绩预告情况 （一）业绩预告期间：2025年1月1日至2025年6月30日。 （二）业绩预告情况 1 1、预计 2025 年上半年实现归属于上市公司股东的净利润为 82 亿元到 9 ...

智通财经7月14日电，洛阳钼业(603993.SH)发布2025年半年度业绩预告，预计归属于上市公司股东的净 利润为82亿元到91亿元，同比增加51.37%到67.98%。主要原因是主要产品铜钴价格同比上升，叠加铜 产品产销量增长，带动业绩提升。公司主要产品产量实现增长，其中铜金属产量同比增长约12.68%， 钴金属产量同比增长约13.05%。 洛阳钼业：上半年净利同比预增51.37%-67.98% ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the gold, copper, aluminum, tin, and antimony industries [14][15]. Core Views - The report indicates that the gold market will continue to rise due to the Federal Reserve's ongoing interest rate cuts [14]. - Short-term demand for copper and aluminum may weaken, but the long-term supply-demand balance is expected to tighten [15]. - Tin prices are expected to fluctuate due to a tight supply situation, while antimony prices are projected to remain weak in the short term but supported by long-term supply constraints [15]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector (Shenwan) saw a weekly increase of 3.75%, outperforming other sectors [23]. - The top-performing sub-sectors included rare earths (+18.65%), magnetic materials (+11.28%), and silver (+8.35%) [23]. 2. Precious Metals - London gold price was $3352.10 per ounce, up $20.20 from July 4, with a 0.61% increase [34]. - London silver price reached $37.5 per ounce, increasing by 0.62% from July 4 [34]. - The report notes that the Federal Reserve's differing views on inflation may impact precious metals, but a bullish trend is anticipated [6][34]. 3. Copper and Aluminum - LME copper closed at $9640 per ton, down $240 from July 4, a decrease of 2.43% [41]. - Domestic aluminum price was 20760 RMB per ton, with a slight increase of 0.05% [42]. - The report highlights that short-term copper and aluminum prices may face downward pressure due to weak demand [15][41]. 4. Tin and Antimony - Domestic refined tin price was 266820 RMB per ton, down 0.37% from July 4 [43]. - Antimony price was 185500 RMB per ton, reflecting a decrease of 1.80% [15][43]. - The report suggests that while demand is weak, supply constraints may support tin prices in the future [15]. 5. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends specific stocks in the gold sector, including Zhongjin Gold and Shandong Gold, and in the copper sector, including Zijin Mining and Western Mining [15][17].

Investment Rating - The report downgrades CMOC-H/A and CNM to Hold from Buy, maintains Hold ratings on MMG and JXC-H/A, and retains Buy ratings on Zijin-H/A [4][7]. Core Insights - The US has announced a 50% tariff on imported copper, leading to a spike in Comex copper prices by over 10% since the announcement [2]. - Post-tariff, copper prices in China and LME are expected to decline as the current excess flow of copper into the US reverses, impacting global supply and demand fundamentals [3]. - The report expresses caution regarding the short-term outlook for the Chinese copper sector due to the normalization of US copper inventory and its effect on demand [4]. Summary by Sections US Tariff Impact - The US imports approximately 50% of its refined copper demand, primarily from Chile, Canada, and Mexico, and the tariff is expected to create a significant market shift [2]. - Comex copper prices have surged, with a current premium of about 25% over LME prices, indicating market expectations of the tariff's impact [2]. Price and Inventory Trends - Following the tariff announcement, the report anticipates a decline in copper prices as the arbitrage opportunity reverses, leading to a normalization of US copper inventory levels [3]. - Global copper inventories have shown divergence, with LME inventories declining significantly while Comex inventories have surged to their highest levels since 2018 [15]. Company Ratings and Valuations - Zijin Mining maintains a Buy rating with unchanged target prices, reflecting strong fundamentals and expected earnings growth [48][49]. - CMOC-H/A's target price remains unchanged, but the downgrade to Hold reflects concerns over short-term demand and pricing pressures [51]. - MMG and Jiangxi Copper maintain Hold ratings, with target prices unchanged, indicating a cautious outlook amid potential price declines [54][57].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the metals and new materials industry [2] Core Views - The report highlights the unexpected increase in US copper tariffs, which may impact supply and demand dynamics in the market [3] - The overall performance of the metals sector has been strong, with the non-ferrous metals index outperforming the broader market indices [4][7] - The report suggests that the long-term trend for gold prices is upward due to central bank purchases and a shift in monetary credit dynamics [3][21] Weekly Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.09%, while the Shenzhen Component increased by 1.78% [4] - The non-ferrous metals index increased by 1.02%, outperforming the CSI 300 by 0.20 percentage points [4][6] - Year-to-date, the non-ferrous metals index has risen by 20.42%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 [7] Price Changes - Industrial metals and precious metals saw varied price movements, with copper prices down by 2.07% and aluminum prices up by 0.50% [13] - Lithium prices have shown an upward trend, with battery-grade lithium carbonate increasing by 2.01% [17] - Gold prices increased by 1.03%, while silver prices rose by 5.49% [14] Precious Metals - The report notes an increase in gold ETF holdings, indicating a positive sentiment towards gold [21] - The Chinese central bank has resumed gold purchases, which may bolster market confidence [21] Industrial Metals - Copper supply is tightening due to unexpected production cuts, while demand remains stable [3][33] - The report indicates that aluminum prices are expected to trend upward due to supply constraints and policy support [3][49] Steel Industry - The report observes a decrease in steel production and a stable demand environment, with slight price increases for rebar and hot-rolled coils [71] - The overall steel inventory remains stable, indicating a balanced supply-demand situation [71] Growth Cycle Investment Analysis - The report recommends focusing on stable supply-demand dynamics in the new energy manufacturing sector, highlighting companies like Huafeng Aluminum and Asia-Pacific Technology [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the industry, highlighting several companies as key investment opportunities [5][6]. Core Views - The report emphasizes the impact of the U.S. increasing copper import tariffs, which is expected to create a divergence in copper prices between COMEX and LME, while domestic policies are expected to support industrial metal prices [2][4]. - The report expresses optimism regarding the recovery of lithium prices due to improved demand expectations and the ongoing shortage of cobalt, which is anticipated to drive cobalt prices higher [3]. - The report notes the uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs but remains bullish on gold prices in the long term, driven by central bank purchases and weakening U.S. dollar credit [4]. Summary by Sections Industrial Metals - The U.S. plans to raise copper import tariffs to 50%, leading to a significant increase in COMEX copper prices while negatively impacting LME and domestic copper prices [2]. - Domestic copper smelting enterprises have seen an increase in operating rates, driven by the tariff announcement, which has stimulated downstream purchasing [2]. - Aluminum production capacity has slightly decreased, and domestic aluminum social inventory has shifted from accumulation to reduction, supporting aluminum prices [2][20]. Energy Metals - Lithium prices are expected to recover due to improved production expectations in the new energy sector, despite ongoing supply pressures [3]. - Cobalt prices are projected to rise due to a shortage of raw materials, exacerbated by delays in policies from the Democratic Republic of Congo [3]. - Nickel prices are expected to stabilize in the short term, with some nickel salt manufacturers planning to reduce or halt production due to weak demand [3]. Precious Metals - The uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs continues, but silver prices have reached new highs, and gold prices are expected to trend upward in the long term [4]. - The report highlights several companies in the precious metals sector as key investment opportunities, including Shandong Gold and Zijin Mining [4][5]. Company Profit Forecasts and Valuations - The report provides detailed earnings per share (EPS) forecasts and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios for various companies, all rated as "Recommended" for investment [5]. - Key companies highlighted include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and China Nonferrous Mining, with projected EPS growth and favorable PE ratios [5].

Group 1: Liquidity and Scale of Rare Metal ETFs - The rare metal ETF had an intraday turnover of 3.5%, with a transaction volume of 30.73 million yuan [3] - Over the past week, the average daily transaction volume of the rare metal ETF reached 37.71 million yuan, ranking first among comparable funds [3] - In the past year, the rare metal ETF's scale increased by 16.82 million yuan, also ranking first among comparable funds [3] - The latest margin buying amount for the rare metal ETF reached 2.08 million yuan, with a margin balance of 21.28 million yuan [3] Group 2: Performance and Returns - As of July 10, the net value of the rare metal ETF increased by 30.36% over the past year [3] - The highest monthly return since inception was 24.02%, with the longest consecutive monthly gains being 3 months and the longest gain percentage being 14.06% [3] - The average return during the rising months was 7.76% [3] Group 3: Industry Insights and Recommendations - The lithium sector is currently in a bottom oscillation phase, with solid-state battery industrialization accelerating and energy storage demand expected to surge [3] - The new energy storage installations are projected to grow by 140% year-on-year in 2024, which may serve as a core catalyst [3] - Companies with strong cost control in lithium extraction from salt lakes and those with overseas resource layouts are recommended for attention [3] Group 4: Rare Earth Market Dynamics - The implementation of the Rare Earth Management Regulations is expected to enhance compliance capacity concentration, with a growth rate of 5.9% in 2024 [4] - The supply-demand gap for praseodymium and neodymium oxide is anticipated to widen starting in 2025, with a focus on light rare earth leading enterprises [4] - The strategic position of rare earths is significant due to U.S. tariff policies, which may positively impact company performance [4] Group 5: Key Stocks in Rare Metal Sector - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Rare Metal Theme Index include Salt Lake Co., Northern Rare Earth, Luoyang Molybdenum, and others, accounting for 54.07% of the total weight [4] - Notable stock performances include Northern Rare Earth with a 9.85% increase and Salt Lake Co. with a 0.86% increase [6] Group 6: Investment Opportunities - Investors can also participate in the rare metal sector through the Rare Metal ETF linked fund (014111) [7]

Summary of Luoyang Molybdenum Co. Conference Call Industry Overview - The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on copper, exceeding market expectations, with limited impact on demand and supply but affecting global logistics [2][4] - If Chile receives exemptions or tariffs are implemented in phases, copper prices may rebound, presenting buying opportunities during price dips [2][4] Company Performance - Luoyang Molybdenum has become the largest cobalt producer globally, with a projected 38% of global production in 2024 and 50% from the Democratic Republic of Congo [2][5] - The company’s tungsten inventory was sold out by Q2, potentially impacting Q3 profits, but H1 profits have already matched the previous year's total [2][5] - Copper production growth is leading among global copper mining companies, with an expected annual compound growth rate of approximately 9% over the next five years, primarily driven by TFM mine expansion and KFM project contributions [2][6][11] Project Developments - The KFM project has exceeded expectations, with annual production capacity increased to over 200,000 tons, benefiting from shared infrastructure with TFM [2][9] - The company acquired an Ecuadorian gold mine with reserves of 638 tons, expected to produce 11.6 tons of gold annually starting in 2028, with a design life exceeding 20 years [2][10] Future Projections - Luoyang Molybdenum aims to expand copper production capacity to 800,000 to 1,000,000 tons by 2028, with significant contributions from TFM and KFM projects [2][6][11] - The company’s copper production forecast is conservative, with potential for further increases if copper prices rise to favorable levels [2][7] Financial Sensitivity - A rise of 5,000 RMB/ton in copper prices could increase profits by approximately 1.3 billion RMB, while a 30,000 RMB/ton increase in cobalt prices could add 600-700 million RMB to net profits [3][12] - The company's profit center is estimated at around 15.6 billion RMB under baseline assumptions [3][12] Resource Comparison - As of 2023, Luoyang Molybdenum has a resource volume of 27 million tons, significantly lower than leading global companies like Codelco and BHP, but comparable to some large mining firms [2][8]