1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Views of the Report - Fundamentals: Zangge Mining's subsidiary Zangge Lithium was required to halt production, and there was an issue with the compliance of lithium mine approvals in Yichun. Driven by the rebound in lithium prices, the prices of spodumene concentrate and mica increased. Although production in July increased month - on - month, downstream acceptance of high - priced lithium was poor, and the growth rate of terminal automobile consumption slowed, maintaining a supply - strong and demand - weak pattern [3]. - On the trading floor: Driven by supply disruptions, the price of lithium carbonate started its second round of increase, with significant increases in positions and trading volume during the week, and strong market sentiment [3]. - Future outlook: Despite the weak fundamentals, the resource disruption events remain unresolved, which will boost the trading floor sentiment in the short term. The game between supply disruptions and weak reality may lead to wide - range price fluctuations. The supply of lithium salts will further increase, while downstream material factories' willingness to stockpile actively is poor, and the demand intensity is limited. The supply - strong and demand - weak pattern continues, but the short - term price may still be strong [3][12]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Market Data - The prices of imported lithium raw ore, imported lithium concentrate, and domestic lithium concentrate all increased, with the import of 1.3% - 2.2% lithium raw ore rising by 8.85% and the import of 5.5% - 6% lithium concentrate rising by 2.00% [4]. - The price of battery - grade lithium carbonate spot increased by 8.84%, while the price of industrial - grade lithium carbonate spot decreased by 100% [4]. - The price of the lithium carbonate main contract increased by 11.06%, and the inventory of lithium carbonate increased by 0.80% [4]. 3.2 Market Analysis and Outlook 3.2.1 Last Week's Market Analysis - **Regulation and delivery**: As of July 18, 2025, the total warehouse receipt scale on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange was 10,239 tons, and the latest matching transaction price was 63,580 yuan/ton. The position scale of the main contract 2509 was 377,300 lots [6]. - **Supply side**: As of July 18, the weekly output of lithium carbonate was 18,313 tons, an increase of 155 tons from the previous period. Zangge Lithium stopped production due to compliance issues, and 8 mines in Yichun had approval compliance problems. The enthusiasm for resuming production in lithium salt factories was high [6]. - **Import aspect**: In May, the import volume of lithium carbonate was about 21,100 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 25% and a year - on - year decrease of 14%. The import volume of lithium ore in May was about 605,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.9% [7][8]. - **Demand aspect**: - **Downstream cathode materials**: As of July 18, the production of lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials increased, and the inventory decreased slightly. The prices of cathode materials increased driven by the rebound of lithium carbonate [9]. - **New energy vehicles**: From July 1 - 13, the retail sales of the new energy passenger vehicle market were 332,000, a year - on - year increase of 26% but a month - on - month decrease of 4%. The growth rate of new energy vehicle consumption slowed down. There were also relevant policies and technological developments [10]. - **Inventory aspect**: As of July 18, the total inventory of lithium carbonate was 120,990 tons, with factory inventory decreasing and market inventory increasing. The downstream replenishment sentiment was strong, and there may be an inflection point for inventory reduction [11]. 3.2.2 This Week's Outlook - Supply disruptions are frequent, and lithium prices are strong. Although the weak fundamental pattern remains unchanged, the resource disruption events are unresolved, and the short - term price may still be strong, with wide - range fluctuations [12]. 3.3 Industry News - Zangge Mining's subsidiary Zangge Lithium was ordered to stop lithium resource development due to incomplete mining procedures [13]. - Lanxiao Technology's first 3,300 - ton lithium hydroxide production line in Tibet is undergoing on - site testing and commissioning [13]. - Anhui Shihao's project of an annual production of 2GWh lithium - ion power and energy - storage battery factory entered the pre - approval publicity stage [13]. 3.4 Related Charts - The report provides multiple charts showing the price trends and production volumes of lithium carbonate, battery - grade lithium hydroxide, imported lithium concentrate, and cathode materials [15][17][20][24][26].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5][10]. Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a "反内卷" (anti-involution) trend leading to a general increase in commodity prices, with specific catalysts such as policy expectations driving price movements in copper, aluminum, lithium, and cobalt [4][6][10]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - Important macroeconomic information includes the U.S. June core CPI being below expectations at 2.9%, and retail sales showing a month-on-month increase of 0.6% [10]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is set to release a growth stabilization plan for key industries including steel, non-ferrous metals, and petrochemicals [10]. 2. Industrial Metals 2.1 Copper - Copper prices are expected to rebound due to policy expectations, with LME copper prices increasing by 0.83% and SHFE copper prices slightly decreasing by 0.03% [6][25]. - Inventory levels have risen, with LME copper stocks increasing by 12.37% [22][25]. - Downstream demand is recovering, with copper rod operating rates at 74.2%, up by 7.2 percentage points [6]. 2.2 Aluminum - Aluminum prices are also expected to rise, with alumina prices increasing by 0.16% to 3165 CNY/ton [6][36]. - SHFE aluminum prices fell by 1.01% to 20500 CNY/ton, but are projected to recover due to strong policy support [6][36]. 2.3 Lead and Zinc - LME lead prices decreased by 1.38%, while SHFE lead prices fell by 1.70% [46]. - LME zinc prices increased by 1.24%, but SHFE zinc prices dropped by 0.45% [46]. 2.4 Tin and Nickel - LME tin prices fell by 0.73%, and SHFE tin prices decreased by 0.65% [60]. - LME nickel prices decreased by 0.33%, while SHFE nickel prices fell by 0.78% [60]. 3. Energy Metals 3.1 Lithium - Lithium prices are on the rise, with lithium carbonate increasing by 4.55% to 66650 CNY/ton, and lithium spodumene rising by 5.49% to 711 USD/ton [75]. - Supply issues are noted, with a slight increase in production but ongoing inventory accumulation [75]. 3.2 Cobalt - Cobalt prices are under pressure, with domestic cobalt prices down by 1.22% to 243000 CNY/ton [88]. - The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its cobalt export ban by three months, which may lead to a price rebound in Q4 [88].

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in the A-share market, particularly in rare earth, lithium, and small metal sectors, is driven by policy signals aimed at reducing excess capacity and improving market prices, referred to as the "anti-involution" concept [6][16][17]. Group 1: Market Performance - On July 18, major stocks in the rare earth and lithium sectors saw significant gains, with North Rare Earth rising by 9.87% and Jiuwu High-Tech soaring by 20% [1]. - The Wind popular concept index showed substantial increases in various sectors, with rare earths up by 6.09% and lithium mining by 3.04% [2]. - In the futures market, aluminum oxide prices surged nearly 7%, while glass and soda ash also saw increases exceeding 5% [7][9]. Group 2: Policy Impact - Recent announcements regarding lithium resource mining permits have led to speculation about potential nationwide restrictions, contributing to price increases in lithium futures [10][11]. - The "anti-involution" policy aims to address overcapacity and low-price competition across multiple industries, including traditional sectors like steel and new sectors like photovoltaics and lithium batteries [16][17]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has indicated that a new round of growth stabilization plans for key industries will be implemented, signaling a systematic approach to the "anti-involution" strategy [17]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The photovoltaic industry is experiencing a strong upward trend, with polysilicon futures prices rising over 50% since late June [3][14]. - Glass manufacturers are reducing production by 30% to manage supply, which is expected to impact the market positively [12]. - The industrial product futures index has increased by 4.18% in July, with coal, building materials, and steel sectors showing significant gains [14]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts are optimistic about the "anti-involution" trend, suggesting that industries with high inventory and low capacity utilization may benefit from upcoming policy measures [18]. - Historical precedents indicate that supply-side reforms can lead to significant improvements in industry profitability, as seen in the steel and coal sectors during previous reforms [18]. - The upcoming political bureau meeting may further enhance growth stabilization policies, potentially leading to a more sustained recovery in the industrial product market [18].

Group 1: Market Overview - The A-share market showed a positive trend with major indices rising, particularly the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a new closing high for the year [2] - Resource cyclical stocks were prominent, with the rare earth permanent magnet sector experiencing significant gains, alongside lithium and coal sectors [2][3] - The overall market is transitioning from a "weight-driven" to a "theme-driven" approach, indicating a structural market trend [8] Group 2: Rare Earth Sector - The rare earth permanent magnet sector saw active trading, with several stocks hitting the daily limit up, including Jiuwu High-Tech and Huahong Technology [3] - The discovery of a new mineral, "Nedun River Mineral," by a research team from China University of Geosciences, highlights the complexity and resource diversity of the Baiyun Obo mine, the world's largest rare earth deposit [3] - As of July 18, 17 companies in the rare earth permanent magnet sector have released half-year performance forecasts, with 9 expecting profit increases and 5 turning losses into profits [4] Group 3: Lithium Sector - The lithium mining sector experienced significant movements, with stocks like Shengxin Lithium Energy and Jinyuan Co. hitting the daily limit up [6] - A recent announcement from Cangge Mining regarding the suspension of lithium resource development due to compliance issues has raised concerns about supply constraints in the lithium market [6] - Major lithium companies Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium reported improved performance forecasts, indicating a potential recovery in the sector [7] Group 4: Investment Outlook - Financial institutions suggest that the market is likely to continue focusing on structural opportunities, particularly in technology growth sectors supported by policy and industrial upgrades [8] - The trend indicates a shift from capital-driven to profit-driven industry operations, with expectations of dual recovery in performance and valuation across various sectors [8]

Market Performance - A-shares steadily advanced this week, with the ChiNext Index reaching a new high for the year and the Shenzhen Component Index hitting a four-month high, approaching its highest point of the year [1] - Weekly trading volume increased to 7.73 trillion yuan, marking the largest weekly trading volume in three months [1] Fund Inflows - Leverage funds actively entered the market, with most industries under the Shenwan first-level industry classification seeing net buying, particularly the computer industry with over 4.4 billion yuan and the electronics industry with over 3 billion yuan [2] - The electronic, biopharmaceutical, and automotive sectors each received over 20 billion yuan in net inflows, while the non-bank financial sector saw a net outflow of over 8.3 billion yuan [2] Rare Earth Demand - The rare earth sector performed strongly, with the rare earth permanent magnet index reaching a three-and-a-half-year high [3] - Demand for rare earths is expected to grow rapidly due to advancements in humanoid robots and electric vehicles, with estimates suggesting a demand of at least 70,000 tons of neodymium-iron-boron by 2025 [3] Energy Metals - The energy metals sector, including lithium and cobalt, reached a two-year high, with lithium carbonate futures breaking 70,000 yuan/ton, marking a 20% increase from recent lows [4] - Short-term lithium salt supply may decline due to reduced exports from Chile and domestic production halts, leading to a potential price stabilization [4] Biopharmaceutical Sector - The biopharmaceutical sector saw significant gains, with the innovative drug index hitting record highs multiple times this week [6] - Notable stocks in the sector, such as Lianhuan Pharmaceutical and Aosaikang, experienced consecutive trading halts, with some stocks showing year-to-date gains exceeding 200% [6][7] Earnings Forecasts - Several pharmaceutical companies have recently forecasted substantial profit increases for the first half of 2025, with estimates suggesting net profit growth exceeding 19 times for some firms [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a standard rating for the non-ferrous metals industry [2] Core Views - The non-ferrous metals industry has shown a mixed performance, with the small metals sector rising by 6.58% and the industrial metals sector declining by 3.49% in the past two weeks [3][12] - The rare earth and magnetic materials sector is experiencing a significant profit increase, driven by improved supply-demand dynamics and price recovery [5][65] - Lithium prices continue to decline due to oversupply, but leading companies are expected to recover as high-cost production is phased out [66] Industry Performance Overview - As of July 17, 2025, the non-ferrous metals industry has decreased by 0.87% over the past two weeks, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.55 percentage points [12] - Year-to-date, the industry has increased by 20.08%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 17.55 percentage points, ranking first among 31 industries [12] - The small metals sector has shown a year-to-date increase of 24.87%, while the industrial metals sector has increased by 16.89% [18] Price Trends - As of July 17, 2025, LME copper is priced at $9,678 per ton, LME aluminum at $2,589 per ton, and LME nickel at $15,065 per ton [24] - The rare earth price index has risen to 192.03, with significant increases in prices for praseodymium-neodymium oxide and dysprosium oxide [42][65] - Lithium carbonate prices are stabilizing, with battery-grade lithium carbonate at 64,800 yuan per ton [40][66] Company Performance Highlights - Northern Rare Earth expects a net profit increase of 1,882.54% to 2,014.71% for the first half of 2025 [56] - Ningbo Yunsheng anticipates a net profit increase of 133.55% to 250.33% for the same period [57] - Xiamen Tungsten's revenue for the first half of 2025 is projected at 19.178 billion yuan, with a net profit of 972 million yuan, a decrease of 4.41% year-on-year [52][67]

Core Views - The report maintains a positive long-term outlook on gold, copper, and aluminum, emphasizing the importance of strategic metals [1][3] - In H1 2025, domestic economic indicators show signs of bottoming out, with improvements in real estate construction and a gradual shift towards new economic drivers [4][8] - The global economic landscape is being reshaped by fluctuating interest rate expectations from the Federal Reserve and the impacts of trade wars, leading to significant changes in resource sectors [4][8] Investment Strategies - **Main Line 1: Expansion on the Denominator Side - Gold and Silver**: Focus on gold and silver, with specific attention to the performance of gold stocks and the potential for silver due to its high price ratio to gold [4][5] - **Main Line 2: Improvement on the Numerator Side - Aluminum, Copper, Tin**: Anticipate continued high profitability in aluminum due to falling costs, while remaining cautious of potential short-term demand weakness [4][7] - **Main Line 3: Key Strategic Metals**: Highlighting opportunities in rare earths and other strategic metals amid US-China tensions, particularly in six key strategic metals [4][7] - **Main Line 4: Supply-Side Disruptions from Anti-Competition**: The report suggests that supply-side constraints in sectors like lithium carbonate may present attractive bottom-fishing opportunities [4][7] Market Performance - The CRB metal spot index increased by 7.08% from the beginning of 2025 to June 30, 2025, indicating a general upward trend in metal prices [9][10] - Gold prices surged by 23.93% during the same period, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut [12][14] - Industrial metals, particularly tin and copper, saw significant price increases of 19.91% and 15.59% respectively, while zinc prices fell by 5.55% [16][19] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Global copper inventories saw a significant reduction, with LME copper stocks decreasing by 66.17% by June 30, 2025 [21][69] - The report anticipates limited growth in global copper supply due to insufficient capital expenditure in mining, projecting only a 2.3% increase in global copper production in 2025 [62][64] - The refined copper market is expected to remain slightly short, with a projected demand growth of 7.1% for 2025, supporting a high price center for copper [69] Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metal sector outperformed the broader market, with a cumulative increase of 19.17% from January to June 2025, compared to a 5.6% rise in the Shanghai Composite Index [38][40] - Sub-sectors such as tungsten, gold, and rare earths performed particularly well, with respective increases of 39.64%, 33.57%, and 31.88% [42][44] - Companies closely tied to resource price fluctuations, particularly in gold and rare earths, showed strong performance, while midstream processing companies faced challenges due to weak downstream demand [44]

Core Viewpoint - The AI Fund Pengyang Dividend Preferred Mixed A (009102) reported a profit of 568,900 yuan for Q2 2025, with a net asset value growth rate of 0.62% during the period [3]. Fund Performance - As of July 17, the fund's unit net value was 1.213 yuan, with a one-year compounded unit net value growth rate of 17.58%, ranking 333 out of 601 comparable funds [4][3]. - The fund's performance over the last three months showed a growth rate of 8.89%, ranking 359 out of 607, and over the last six months, it was 9.89%, ranking 326 out of 607 [4]. Fund Management Strategy - The fund manager, Li Renwang, indicated that adjustments were made based on risk-reward ratios, including clearing positions in companies heavily impacted by tariffs and increasing investments in music platform companies and food delivery services [3]. - The fund maintained an average stock position of 90.5% over the last three years, higher than the industry average of 85.32% [14]. Fund Holdings - As of June 30, the fund's top holdings included Tencent Holdings, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Kweichow Moutai, and others, indicating a diversified portfolio [19]. Risk Metrics - The fund's Sharpe ratio over the last three years was 0.414, ranking 48 out of 468 comparable funds, while the maximum drawdown was 19.57%, ranking 447 out of 461 [9][11].

Core Viewpoint - Cangge Mining's subsidiary, Geermu Cangge Lithium Industry, has been ordered to cease lithium resource development activities due to regulatory compliance issues, with plans to rectify and apply for resumption of operations once legal procedures are completed [1][2]. Group 1: Company Impact - Cangge Mining plans to achieve a lithium carbonate production target of 11,000 tons and sales of 11,000 tons in 2025, with an expected production of 5,350 tons and sales of 4,470 tons in the first half of the year, projecting a net profit of 49 million yuan, which is a small proportion of the company's overall net profit [2]. - The company indicated that the impact of the subsidiary's temporary shutdown on overall business performance is minimal, as operations of other subsidiaries remain normal [2]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - On July 17, Cangge Mining received a notification from the Haixi State Natural Resources Bureau and the Haixi State Salt Lake Management Bureau, mandating an immediate halt to lithium resource development activities and requiring compliance with national laws and regulations [1]. - The company is actively working on completing the necessary lithium resource extraction procedures to apply for resumption of operations once compliance is achieved [1].

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a rebound today, with all three major indices closing higher. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.5%, the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.37%, and the ChiNext Index gained 0.34%. The total trading volume reached 1.571 trillion, an increase of 31.7 billion compared to the previous trading day [1] Sector Performance 1. Lithium Mining Surge - The lithium mining sector saw significant gains due to three main factors: 1. Cangge Mining announced that its potassium fertilizer company received a notice to immediately stop lithium resource development, impacting lithium supply [2] 2. The main contract for lithium carbonate on the Dalian Commodity Exchange rose over 4%, surpassing 70,000 yuan [2] 3. The global demand for lithium, driven by the booming electric vehicle industry and the rapid development of energy storage, continues to grow [2] 2. Rare Earths Rally - The rare earth sector experienced a surge due to two key reasons: 1. Several rare earth permanent magnet companies reported significant profit increases, with Huahong Technology expecting a net profit growth of 3047%-3722% year-on-year, and Northern Rare Earth forecasting a net profit increase of 1883%-2015% [3] 2. A new rare earth mineral named "Neodymium Yellow River" was discovered in Inner Mongolia, which is expected to positively impact the rare earth sector [3] 3. Coal and Nonferrous Metals Rise - The coal and nonferrous metals sectors saw substantial increases due to: 1. High summer temperatures leading to increased electricity demand, boosting coal consumption for thermal power generation [4] 2. The CCTD reference price for thermal coal in the Bohai Rim region rose again, with a week-on-week increase of 14, 19, and 18 yuan per ton [5] 3. Rainfall affecting coal production, with a 3.6% decrease in output and a 2.6% reduction in total inventory week-on-week [5] 4. Protests at overseas mines exacerbating resource supply concerns, contributing to price increases in metals like tin and zinc [5] 4. AI Sector Activity - The AI sector was active today, primarily due to OpenAI's technical live stream showcasing the new ChatGPT agent, which possesses autonomous thinking and action capabilities [6]