Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [7] Core Views - The overall industrial metal prices have experienced a decline, particularly in the overseas market, primarily due to liquidity issues in the US banking system. The government shutdown has led to a tightening of cash balances, impacting global risk assets. Concerns over power shortages in North America due to data center developments have raised fears of production halts in high-energy-consuming sectors like aluminum and zinc, resulting in relatively strong prices for these commodities. The lithium industry has seen a turnaround, with improving supply-demand fundamentals. The uncertainty in overseas resource development and weak profitability due to low lithium prices have peaked capital expenditures in the industry by 2024-2025, with a confirmed trend of declining supply growth from 2026 to 2028. By 2026, equity values are expected to outperform commodity prices, potentially leading the market out of a downturn [2][4][5]. Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The ongoing US government shutdown has heightened risk aversion, which is expected to drive gold prices higher in the short term. The report emphasizes that gold prices are currently stabilizing rather than indicating a trend reversal. Historically, gold prices tend to peak early in a rate-cutting cycle, and the current macroeconomic environment suggests that gold may not have reached its peak yet. The report maintains a positive outlook for gold, suggesting that the market is entering a phase of systematic re-evaluation [4]. Industrial Metals - The report highlights a long-term positive outlook for copper and aluminum. Recent price adjustments in these metals are attributed to liquidity issues in the US. The report notes that copper inventories have increased by 4.68% week-on-week and 25.01% year-on-year, while aluminum inventories have decreased by 0.49% week-on-week and 13.31% year-on-year. The report suggests that despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term economic outlook and supply-demand structure will favor a strong cycle for copper and aluminum [4][5]. Energy and Minor Metals - The lithium sector is expected to see a supply inflection point and a new demand cycle. The report indicates that the darkest period for the lithium industry has passed, with a clear trend of improving supply-demand fundamentals. The demand for lithium is projected to grow significantly due to stable domestic power needs and the acceleration of solid-state battery industrialization. The report also highlights the strategic importance of rare earths and tungsten, with expectations of a new upward trend in prices due to supply constraints and increased demand [5][24]. Supply Dynamics - The report discusses the high concentration of supply in cobalt and nickel, with specific attention to the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt quotas and Indonesia's tightening supply policies for nickel. These factors are expected to support long-term price increases for both cobalt and nickel, benefiting resource-oriented companies [5][24].

Group 1 - The chemical sector has seen a significant rise, with the chemical ETF (159870) increasing by 2.12% and a net subscription of 500 million units during the trading session [1] - Multiple industries are actively responding to the domestic "anti-involution" initiative, promoting industry self-discipline to reshape product supply and demand balance, thereby boosting product prices and enhancing industry profitability [1] - According to GGII statistics, the domestic energy storage lithium battery shipment volume is expected to reach 430 GWh in the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding 30% of the total for 2024, with an anticipated annual total of 580 GWh, representing a year-on-year growth of 67% [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities highlights three main trading lines in the chemical sector: 1) Energy storage demand driving the improvement of the industry chain's prosperity, with a reshaping of the supply-demand pattern for upstream lithium battery materials; 2) Continued emphasis on "anti-involution" in the chemical sector, leading to potential price recovery for chemical products; 3) High prosperity within the chemical industry itself, with core businesses expected to maintain high growth [1] - As of November 10, 2025, the CSI sub-sector chemical industry theme index (000813) rose by 1.86%, with significant increases in component stocks such as Luxi Chemical (000830) up by 9.99% and Hengyi Petrochemical (000703) up by 8.11% [2] - The CSI sub-sector chemical industry theme index closely tracks the performance of large and liquid listed companies in the chemical sector, reflecting the overall performance of these companies [2]

Summary of Cangge Mining Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Cangge Mining - **Key Business Segments**: Potassium chloride, lithium carbonate, and copper mining Industry Insights - **Potassium Chloride**: - Stable business with an expected annual production of 1 million tons - Production costs are projected to decrease to 950-1,000 RMB/ton due to process optimization and centralized procurement - Benefiting from rising potassium fertilizer prices, enhancing profitability [2][16] - **Lithium Carbonate**: - Production and sales targets adjusted to 8,510 tons due to third-quarter maintenance shutdown - Anticipated one-time cost increases in Q4 [2][9] - The first phase of the Maniqiao Salt Lake lithium project is progressing smoothly, with expected production costs around 30,000 RMB/ton [2][8] - **Copper Mining**: - Q3 copper production reached 142,500 tons, with sales of 142,400 tons, contributing 1.95 billion RMB in investment income, a 43.09% year-on-year increase [3] Financial Performance - **Revenue and Profit**: - For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue was 2.401 billion RMB, and net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.75 billion RMB, a 47% increase year-on-year [3] Project Developments - **Laos Potash Project**: - Actively advancing with proven reserves of 984 million tons, potentially reaching 2.1 billion tons - Initial planned capacity of 2 million tons, with long-term expansion potential to 3-4 million tons [2][17][18] - **Mamiqiao Project**: - Expected to be completed in 2026, with the company holding priority acquisition rights [4][13] - **Chaharhan Salt Lake**: - Mining license renewal completed, with additional rights for lithium and boron mining - Adjusted potassium chloride design capacity to 1.2 million tons, with successful resumption of production [4][5] Cost Management - **Cost Control**: - Copper mining achieved a net profit of 45,000 RMB per ton, reflecting effective cost management [15] - Overall production costs are expected to stabilize around 40,000 RMB per ton in 2026 [10] Dividend Policy - **Dividend Strategy**: - Minimum dividend payout of 40%, with plans to increase dividends if there are no significant capital expenditures [4][24] Risks and Challenges - **Impact of Shutdowns**: - The shutdown in Q3 will affect annual lithium carbonate business performance, with adjustments reflected in the quarterly report [9] - **Electricity Costs**: - Higher electricity costs in Tibet compared to Qinghai, but resource advantages in Maniqiao Salt Lake help mitigate overall costs [8] Future Outlook - **Capital Expenditure**: - Limited capital expenditure pressure outside the Laos project, with profits from Qinghai potassium chloride business expected to cover expenses [23] - **Competitive Landscape**: - Ongoing monitoring of Zijin Mining's lithium development and maintaining cost control to address competitive challenges [25]

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical sector is experiencing significant growth, with the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index rising by 2.3% and notable gains in individual stocks, indicating strong investor interest and capital inflow into the sector [1][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of November 10, 2025, the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index has increased by 2.3%, with stocks like Luxi Chemical hitting the daily limit and Hualu Hengsheng rising by 9.63% [1]. - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) has also seen a rise of 2.29%, marking its third consecutive increase, with the latest price at 0.85 yuan [1]. - Over the past 10 trading days, the Petrochemical ETF has recorded net inflows on 9 days, totaling 101 million yuan, with its latest share count reaching 193 million and total assets at 160 million yuan, both hitting a one-year high [1]. Group 2: ETF Performance Metrics - As of November 7, 2025, the Petrochemical ETF has achieved a net value increase of 25.33% over the past six months [3]. - The ETF's highest single-month return since inception was 15.86%, with the longest streak of consecutive monthly gains being 6 months and a maximum increase of 23.51% [3]. - The average monthly return during the rising months is 5.06%, and the ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 6.12% over the last six months [3]. Group 3: Risk and Tracking Precision - The maximum drawdown for the Petrochemical ETF over the past six months is 6.47%, with a relative benchmark drawdown of 0.14%, indicating the lowest drawdown among comparable funds [3]. - The recovery time after drawdown is 21 days, showcasing the ETF's resilience [3]. - The tracking error for the ETF over the past month is 0.034%, which is the highest tracking precision among comparable funds [3]. Group 4: Top Holdings - As of October 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index account for 56.05% of the index, with Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and Salt Lake Industry being the top three [3]. - The weightings and recent performance of key stocks include Wanhua Chemical at 10.47% with a 4.40% increase, China Petroleum at 7.63% with a 1.54% increase, and Salt Lake Industry at 6.44% with a 2.01% increase [5].

Group 1 - The chemical ETF (516020) showed active performance with a price increase of 2.2% and a transaction volume of 32.72 million yuan, bringing the fund's latest scale to 2.753 billion yuan [1] - Key stocks in the ETF included Luxi Chemical and Duofuduo, which saw significant gains of 9.35% and 9.13% respectively, while Yangnong Chemical and Sankeshu experienced declines of 1.17% and 0.86% [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held a meeting to discuss the PTA industry's development, aiming to prevent "involution" competition and promote stable operations, indicating potential price gap recovery in the PTA sector [1] Group 2 - Donghai Securities noted that the basic chemical industry is expected to undergo structural optimization, with domestic "anti-involution" policies being frequently mentioned, and rising overseas raw material costs leading to shutdowns of European and American companies [2] - The chemical industry in China is filling gaps in the international supply chain due to cost and technological advantages, with sub-sectors like pesticides and fluorochemicals showing significant profit growth [2] - The current price trends in chemical products are mixed, with Vitamin A/E prices rebounding while methionine prices are declining, indicating a volatile market environment [2]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the lithium sector, suggesting a potential recovery and growth in demand, particularly in the context of energy storage and electric vehicles [2][47]. Core Insights - After a three-year price decline, lithium prices are currently at historical lows, with a significant portion (80%) of demand driven by lithium batteries. The supply-demand balance is expected to shift from surplus to tight balance or even shortage by 2026, driven by improved demand expectations [2][47]. - The report outlines three phases of the lithium sector's evolution in 2025: initial pessimism regarding demand, short-term supply disruptions due to production halts, and a subsequent recovery in demand driven by energy storage [4][15]. - The capital expenditure in the lithium sector has peaked, with a downward trend in supply growth expected from 2026 to 2028. The projected supply growth rates for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 22%, 21%, and 14%, respectively [5][31]. - The energy storage sector is anticipated to experience significant growth, with lithium demand expected to increase by 68%, 45%, and 35% from 2025 to 2027. The demand from the power sector is also projected to grow steadily [6][31]. - The report emphasizes a strong likelihood of a supply-demand turning point in the lithium industry between 2026 and 2027, with potential for a supply gap as early as 2026 if demand exceeds expectations [7][29]. - The report forecasts a bullish trend for lithium equities, with 2026 expected to be a significant year for lithium carbonate stocks, potentially mirroring the market dynamics seen at the end of 2019 [8][47]. Summary by Sections Review of 2025 - The lithium sector has undergone a transformation with improved supply-demand dynamics due to production disruptions and increased demand from energy storage [4][15]. Outlook for 2026 - The report anticipates a clear trend of supply growth decline and a significant improvement in demand, leading to a potential supply-demand turning point in 2027 [28][29]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The report highlights a projected decline in supply growth rates and a substantial increase in demand from both energy storage and electric vehicles, indicating a tightening market [5][6][31].

Core Insights - The Petrochemical ETF has seen a net value increase of 23.79% over the past six months, with a maximum monthly return of 15.86% since its inception [3] - The ETF has outperformed its benchmark with an annualized excess return of 6.01% over the last six months [3] - The ETF has the lowest maximum drawdown of 6.47% compared to its benchmark and other comparable funds [3] - Tracking accuracy is high, with a tracking error of only 0.035% over the past month, the best among comparable funds [3] Performance Metrics - The Petrochemical ETF's longest winning streak lasted for six months, with a total increase of 23.51% during that period [3] - The average return during the months of increase is 5.06% [3] - The maximum drawdown relative to the benchmark is 0.14% [3] Index Composition - The ETF closely tracks the CSI Petrochemical Industry Index, with the top ten weighted stocks accounting for 56.05% of the index [3] - The top ten stocks include Wanhua Chemical, China Petroleum, and Yilong Shares, among others [3][5] - The weightings of the top stocks are as follows: Wanhua Chemical (10.47%), China Petroleum (7.63%), and Yilong Shares (6.44%) [5]

Financial Engineering - The report highlights the tracking of an outperforming stock selection strategy, indicating a focus on stocks with net profit growth exceeding expectations and analyst forecasts [1] Active Quantitative Fund Performance - For the week of October 24 to October 31, 2025, the median return of active quantitative funds was 0.09%, while the CSI 300 Index returned -0.43% and the Wind All A Index returned 0.41% [2] - Year-to-date, the median return of active quantitative funds stands at 28.88%, compared to 17.94% for the CSI 300 Index and 26.38% for the Wind All A Index [2] - Top-performing active quantitative funds this week had returns between 3% and 6%, primarily concentrated in the power equipment sector, while underperforming funds had returns between -2% and -5%, mainly focused on the electronics sector [2] Outperforming Stock Selection Strategy - The outperforming stock selection strategy is constructed based on two indicators: year-on-year net profit exceeding expectations and analyst forecasts exceeding expectations [3] - The strategy utilizes the Wind All A index as the underlying stock pool, combining the top 50 stocks based on analyst forecasts and the top 50 stocks based on net profit growth to form the final stock pool [4] - For the week of October 24 to October 31, 2025, the strategy yielded a return of -0.98%, underperforming the Wind All A Index, which returned 0.41% [4] - In the previous month, the strategy achieved a return of 1.34%, outperforming the Wind All A Index, which returned -0.04% [4] - Year-to-date, the strategy's return is 46.11%, significantly higher than the Wind All A Index's return of 26.38%, resulting in an excess return of 19.73% [4] Summary and Investment Recommendations - The report notes that top-performing active quantitative funds are concentrated in the power equipment sector, while high-return funds this year are focused on the electronics sector [5] - The outperforming stock selection strategy's return for the week was -0.98%, while its year-to-date return is 46.11% [5] - In November 2025, the strategy selected 30 stocks, primarily from the machinery and equipment sector [5] - The highest return this year was from Cangge Mining (000408.SZ), with a return of 116.30%, categorized under non-ferrous metals and energy metals [5]

Group 1 - The company has established a lithium carbonate production capacity of 10,000 tons per year, leveraging lithium resources from the Qinhai Chaka Salt Lake [2]

Investment Rating - Industry investment rating: Overweight [1] Core Views - The chemical sector showed a weekly performance ranking of 4th with a gain of 2.50%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 2.38 percentage points [3][22] - The chemical industry is expected to maintain a differentiated trend in 2025, with recommendations to focus on synthetic biology, pesticides, chromatography media, sweeteners, vitamins, light hydrocarbon chemicals, COC polymers, and MDI [4] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The chemical sector's overall performance ranked 4th for the week of October 27 to October 31, 2025, with a gain of 2.50% [22] - The top three performing sub-sectors were fluorochemicals (8.40%), inorganic salts (7.68%), and phosphate fertilizers (5.84%) [23] Key Industry Dynamics - A new 510 billion yuan state-owned enterprise fund for emerging industries has been launched, focusing on strategic emerging industries such as new-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, and new materials [34] - The price of lithium hexafluorophosphate continued to rise, with a 15% increase to 103,500 yuan/ton, driven by high demand in the energy storage market [34] Recommendations for Specific Sectors - Synthetic biology is highlighted as a key area for growth, with companies like Kasei Biotech and Huaheng Biotech recommended for investment [4] - The third-generation refrigerants are expected to enter a high prosperity cycle due to quota policies, benefiting companies with high quota shares such as Juhua Co., Sanmei Co., and Haohua Technology [5] - The electronic specialty gases market presents significant domestic substitution opportunities, with companies like Jinhong Gas and Huate Gas positioned for growth [6][8] - Light hydrocarbon chemicals are identified as a global trend, with companies like Satellite Chemical recommended for investment [8] - The COC polymer industry is accelerating its domestic industrialization process, with companies like AkzoNobel expected to benefit [9] - Potash fertilizer prices are anticipated to rebound as supply tightens, with companies like Yara International and Salt Lake Potash recommended [10] - The MDI market is expected to improve due to oligopolistic supply dynamics, with Wanhu Chemical highlighted as a key player [12]