Core Viewpoint - The company is making progress on its projects, including the Silverman Phase II and the expansion of Yubang Mining, while also optimizing the construction plan for the Achmmach tin mine in Morocco [2]. Group 1: Silverman Phase II - Silverman Phase II has received project approval and is actively communicating with local government to expedite the construction permit process [2]. Group 2: Yubang Mining Expansion - Yubang Mining's annual production expansion project of 8.25 million tons is currently in the process of applying for construction permits from the Ministry of Emergency Management [2]. Group 3: Achmmach Tin Mine Project - The Achmmach tin mine project in Morocco is undergoing optimization of its construction plan, and construction will commence once the design optimization is completed [2].

Group 1 - The company has confirmed that the controlling shareholder, Xingye Group, has entrusted its subsidiary, Budun Yinkeng Mining, to the company for operation and management as of December 2024 [2] - There is currently no scheduled plan for the injection of Budun Yinkeng into the listed company [2] - The Tanghe Era project is still in the construction phase, and efforts to resume construction are ongoing [2]

New Stock Offerings - The offer period for the acquisition of Shangwei New Materials (688585) is from September 29, 2025, to October 28, 2025[1] - The latest announcements for various stocks include BoRui Pharmaceutical (688166) and Nanxin Pharmaceutical (688189) on October 10, 2025[1] - Significant abnormal fluctuations were reported for Nanxin Pharmaceutical (688189) on October 10, 2025[1] Trading Alerts - A total of 30 stocks have trading alerts issued on October 20, 2025, including Anlikang (002940) and ST Baoying (002047)[1] - The trading alerts cover various sectors, indicating potential volatility in the market[1] - The latest announcements for stocks such as YD Holdings (000626) and ST Nanzhi (002305) were made on October 20, 2025[1]

Group 1 - The small metal concept index declined by 0.55%, ranking among the top declines in the concept sector, with stocks like Hunan Silver and ST Yazhen hitting the limit down [1] - Major declines were observed in stocks such as Western Gold and Shengda Resources, while 59 stocks saw price increases, with Shanshan Co., Dongfang Tantalum, and Jinyang Co. leading the gains at 7.26%, 6.12%, and 5.48% respectively [1][2] Group 2 - The small metal concept sector experienced a net outflow of 4.601 billion yuan, with 97 stocks seeing net outflows, and 14 stocks exceeding 100 million yuan in outflows [2] - The largest net outflow was from Silver Nonferrous, with 500 million yuan, followed by Zijin Mining and Zhongjin Gold with 482 million yuan and 454 million yuan respectively [2][3] Group 3 - The top gainers in the small metal concept included An Tai Technology, Shanshan Co., and Dongfang Tantalum, with net inflows of 274 million yuan, 144 million yuan, and 125 million yuan respectively [2][7] - The small metal concept saw significant trading activity, with stocks like Hunan Silver and ST Yazhen experiencing notable declines of 9.95% and 5.00% respectively [3][4]

Group 1 - The gold concept sector experienced a decline of 2.09%, ranking among the top losers in the market, with stocks like Hunan Silver and Silver Nonferrous hitting the limit down [1][2] - Major stocks within the gold concept that saw significant declines include Western Gold and Baoding Technology, while stocks like Wolong New Energy and TBEA showed gains of 10.00% and 2.01% respectively [1][2] - The gold concept sector faced a net outflow of 2.912 billion yuan, with 52 stocks experiencing outflows, and 10 stocks seeing outflows exceeding 100 million yuan, led by Silver Nonferrous with a net outflow of 500 million yuan [2][3] Group 2 - The top gainers in the market included the cultivated diamond sector, which rose by 6.69%, while the gold concept was among the top decliners [2] - Other sectors that performed well included combustible ice and shale gas, with increases of 3.86% and 3.15% respectively [2] - The main inflows in the market were seen in stocks like TBEA and Wolong New Energy, with net inflows of 164 million yuan and 160 million yuan respectively [2][4]

Group 1 - The metal zinc sector experienced a decline of 1.89%, ranking among the top losers in the market, with companies like Hunan Silver, Silver Nonferrous, and *ST Zhengping hitting the daily limit down [1][2] - Major stocks in the zinc sector that saw significant declines include Shengda Resources, Hengbang Shares, and Hunan Gold, while a few stocks like Wolong New Energy, Smart Agriculture, and Hongda Shares recorded gains of 10.00%, 2.50%, and 1.72% respectively [1][2] - The sector faced a net outflow of 2.125 billion yuan, with 26 stocks experiencing net outflows, and 7 stocks seeing outflows exceeding 100 million yuan, led by Silver Nonferrous with a net outflow of 500 million yuan [2][3] Group 2 - The top gainers in the market included the cultivated diamond sector with a rise of 6.69%, while the gold concept saw a decline of 2.09% [2] - Other sectors with notable gains included combustible ice (3.86%), F5G concept (3.42%), and shale gas (3.15%), while the metal lead and copper sectors also experienced declines [2] - The main inflows in the market were seen in stocks like Wolong New Energy, Zhongjin Lingnan, and Smart Agriculture, with net inflows of 160 million yuan, 43.88 million yuan, and 22.12 million yuan respectively [2][3]

Group 1 - The metal lead sector experienced a decline of 1.99%, ranking among the top losers in the concept sector, with companies like Hunan Silver and Silver Nonferrous hitting the daily limit down [1] - Among the stocks in the metal lead sector, six stocks saw price increases, with Wolong New Energy leading at a rise of 10.00% [1] - The main capital outflow from the metal lead sector today was 2.183 billion yuan, with 23 stocks experiencing net outflows, and eight stocks seeing outflows exceeding 100 million yuan [2] Group 2 - The top net capital outflows were led by Silver Nonferrous with a net outflow of 500 million yuan, followed by Zijin Mining and Xingye Silver Tin with outflows of 482 million yuan and 384 million yuan respectively [2] - The stocks with the highest net capital inflows included Wolong New Energy, China Metallurgical Group, and Zhongjin Lingnan, with inflows of 160 million yuan, 45.94 million yuan, and 43.88 million yuan respectively [2] - The trading performance of the metal lead sector showed significant volatility, with major companies like Hunan Silver and Hengbang Co. experiencing declines of 9.95% and 6.63% respectively [3]

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced fluctuations last week, with the margin balance reaching 24,293.85 billion yuan as of October 17, marking a decrease of 12.82 billion yuan in financing balance over the week [1] - On October 16, both the margin balance and financing balance hit historical highs [1] Financing Balance Changes - During the last week, the financing balance increased on four days: October 13 (+2.24 billion yuan), October 14 (+2.34 billion yuan), October 15 (+2.31 billion yuan), and October 16 (+7.59 billion yuan), while it decreased significantly on October 17 (-27.30 billion yuan) [1] - Out of 31 industries, 13 saw an increase in financing balance, with the non-ferrous metals, basic chemicals, and defense industries leading in net buying amounts of 6.15 billion yuan, 1.29 billion yuan, and 0.85 billion yuan respectively [1][3] Industry Performance - The industries with the largest net selling amounts included electronics (-7.05 billion yuan), communications (-5.03 billion yuan), and electric power equipment (-2.87 billion yuan) [1][3] - The detailed financing balance for selected industries shows significant variations, with the non-ferrous metals industry having a total margin balance of 120.71 billion yuan and a financing balance of 120.09 billion yuan [3] Individual Stock Activity - A total of 104 stocks saw an increase in financing amounts exceeding 1 billion yuan, with the top ten stocks being Zijin Mining, Zhongjin Gold, and Beijing Junzheng, among others [4] - The largest net buying stock was Zijin Mining with a net purchase of 1.58 billion yuan, despite a price drop of 2.27% [5] - The stock with the highest increase in price was Antai Technology, which rose over 19% [4]

Group 1: Copper - LME copper price increased by 2.41% to $10,624.00 per ton, while Shanghai copper decreased by 1.77% to 84,400 yuan per ton [1][12] - Domestic copper inventory increased by 0.55 thousand tons to 17.75 thousand tons due to weak downstream consumption and replenishment of imported sources [1][12] - The operating rate of domestic major refined copper rod enterprises rose to 62.5%, up 19.06% week-on-week, but down 16.39% year-on-year, indicating a recovery post-holiday but still below pre-holiday levels [1][12] Group 2: Aluminum - LME aluminum price rose by 1.82% to $2,796.00 per ton, while Shanghai aluminum decreased by 0.33% to 20,900 yuan per ton [2][13] - Domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory decreased by 2.3 thousand tons, indicating a slight recovery in demand [2][13] - The operating rate of domestic aluminum processing enterprises remained stable at 62.5%, with a year-on-year decline of 1.4% [2][13] Group 3: Gold - COMEX gold price increased by 7.65% to $4,344.30 per ounce, influenced by U.S. government shutdown and geopolitical risks [3][14] - SPDR gold holdings increased by 17.46 tons to 1,034.62 tons, reflecting increased demand amid market uncertainties [3][14] - The U.S. government shutdown has led to delays in key economic data releases, impacting the economy and the dollar's position [3][14] Group 4: Rare Earths - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide decreased by 9.01% to 507,100 yuan per ton, with expectations of price recovery due to overseas replenishment [4][32] - The strategic importance of rare earths has increased due to regulatory changes, with a positive outlook for major companies in the sector [4][32] - The implementation of new regulations is expected to gradually show positive effects on supply and pricing [4][32] Group 5: Antimony - Antimony price decreased by 4.08%, but demand is expected to recover due to the stabilization of photovoltaic glass production [4][33] - The implementation of stricter standards for flame-retardant cables may provide a demand boost for antimony [4][33] - Global antimony prices are expected to trend upward due to resource scarcity and reduced supply from major mines [4][33] Group 6: Lithium - The average price of lithium carbonate decreased by 0.63% to 73,100 yuan per ton, while lithium hydroxide decreased by 0.43% to 78,200 yuan per ton [5][60] - Total lithium carbonate production increased to 21,100 tons, reflecting a slight recovery in supply [5][60] - Strong demand from the energy storage sector is expected to support lithium prices despite recent supply increases [5][60] Group 7: Cobalt - Cobalt price increased by 9% to 381,000 yuan per ton, driven by tight supply conditions [5][61] - The market is characterized by a "price without market" phenomenon, with strong upward pressure on prices due to raw material shortages [5][61] - Future price increases are anticipated as supply constraints from Congo continue to affect the market [5][61] Group 8: Nickel - LME nickel price increased by 0.1% to $15,200 per ton, while Shanghai nickel price decreased by 0.6% to 121,200 yuan per ton [5][62] - Concerns over the stability of nickel ore supply due to regulatory changes in Indonesia are providing short-term support for prices [5][62] - The market is expected to remain volatile due to the interplay between supply disruptions and weak fundamentals [5][62]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the industry, highlighting several key companies as investment opportunities [4]. Core Views - The report emphasizes that tariff uncertainties continue to disrupt the market, leading to increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and silver, which have reached new highs [1][2]. - Industrial metal prices are expected to remain strong due to supply disruptions and optimistic macroeconomic forecasts, despite short-term volatility caused by tariffs [2][3]. - Energy metals, particularly lithium and cobalt, are projected to perform well due to strong demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors [3]. - Precious metals are benefiting from strong central bank purchases and high expectations for interest rate cuts, which are expected to support gold prices in the medium to long term [3]. Summary by Sections Industrial Metals - Tariff-induced short-term volatility is affecting copper prices, but supply disruptions are expected to support prices [2]. - Aluminum demand remains resilient, with a decrease in social inventory indicating a potential price stabilization [2][19]. - The report highlights key companies in the industrial metals sector, including Luoyang Molybdenum, Zijin Mining, and China Aluminum [2]. Energy Metals - Cobalt prices are rising due to new export quota regulations from the Democratic Republic of Congo, while lithium demand remains strong due to the growth of the electric vehicle market [3]. - Key companies recommended in this sector include Huayou Cobalt and Tianqi Lithium [3]. Precious Metals - Gold prices are expected to continue rising due to strong demand from central banks and geopolitical uncertainties [3]. - Recommended companies in the precious metals sector include Western Gold, Shandong Gold, and Zijin Gold [3].