Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the industry, highlighting potential price increases for various metals due to rising demand and favorable macroeconomic conditions [2][4]. Core Views - The report emphasizes that the expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, combined with improving seasonal demand, is likely to drive up industrial metal prices [2][4]. - It identifies specific companies as key investment opportunities, including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and China Nonferrous Mining, among others [2][4]. Summary by Sections Industrial Metals - The report notes that the SMM import copper concentrate index decreased by $3.47 per ton week-on-week, indicating stable demand with downstream purchases primarily driven by necessity [2]. - Aluminum production has slightly increased due to the commissioning of replacement capacity, and companies are beginning to stockpile for the upcoming peak season [2]. - Domestic electrolytic aluminum social inventory stands at 596,000 tons, with a weekly reduction of 11,000 tons [2]. Energy Metals - Cobalt supply continues to decrease, leading to expectations of a significant price increase, while lithium prices are expected to remain strong due to market dynamics [3]. - The report highlights that cobalt prices are likely to rise as domestic inventory continues to deplete [3]. - Nickel prices are also expected to increase due to low supply and rising demand from precursor manufacturers [3]. Precious Metals - The report indicates that the Federal Reserve's comments have bolstered expectations for interest rate cuts, which is likely to support gold prices [4]. - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold holdings for nine consecutive months, further supporting the bullish outlook for gold [4]. - The report suggests that if gold prices stabilize above $3,500 per ounce, it could present a significant investment opportunity [4]. Key Company Earnings Forecasts, Valuations, and Ratings - Zijin Mining: EPS forecast for 2024A is 1.21 CNY, with a PE ratio of 17, rated as "Buy" [4]. - Luoyang Molybdenum: EPS forecast for 2024A is 0.63 CNY, with a PE ratio of 18, rated as "Buy" [4]. - China Nonferrous Mining: EPS forecast for 2024A is 0.77 CNY, with a PE ratio of 11, rated as "Buy" [4].

Group 1 - The latest stock price of Salt Lake Co. is 19.33 yuan, up 0.16% from the previous trading day, with a highest intraday price of 19.40 yuan and a lowest of 19.21 yuan, and a trading volume of 950 million yuan [1] - Salt Lake Co. specializes in the production and sales of potassium chloride and lithium carbonate, with a production capacity of 5 million tons per year for potassium chloride and 40,000 tons per year for lithium carbonate [1] - The company is accelerating its "going out" strategy, actively seeking to acquire potassium and lithium mineral resources both domestically and internationally [1] Group 2 - On August 22, the net outflow of main funds from Salt Lake Co. was 81.7491 million yuan, with a cumulative net outflow of 120 million yuan over the past five trading days [1]

Group 1 - The company primarily produces potassium chloride and lithium carbonate, positioning itself as a leader in potassium chloride production in China with an annual capacity of 5 million tons [2] - The company plays a crucial role in ensuring the supply of potassium fertilizer, thereby supporting agricultural stability and national food security [2] - In the renewable energy sector, the company leverages its lithium resources to provide strong support for the stable development of the industry, maintaining its leading position in domestic brine lithium extraction with an established capacity of 40,000 tons per year for lithium carbonate [2] Group 2 - The company is actively pursuing a "going out" strategy to expand its acquisition of potassium and lithium mineral resources both domestically and internationally [2] - There is a focus on extending the layout in both upstream and downstream segments of the industry chain, as well as enhancing the high-end segments of the value chain [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The prices of most non - ferrous metals showed fluctuations this week. For example, the price of lithium carbonate decreased, while that of some other metals like aluminum had mixed trends. The supply and demand situation in the non - ferrous metal market is complex, affected by factors such as production resumption, policy, and downstream consumption [2][45]. - The market sentiment and price trends of different non - ferrous metals are affected by various factors. For instance, the news of Jiangte Motor's lithium salt plant resuming production alleviated the short - term supply shortage panic in the lithium carbonate market, leading to price adjustments [45]. 3. Summarized by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Domestic Main Metal Spot Price Trends - The prices of most metals showed fluctuations in the week from August 15th to August 22nd. Copper decreased by 0.51% in futures and 0.43% in spot; aluminum decreased by 0.58% in futures but increased by 0.78% in spot; zinc decreased by 1.13% in futures and 1.11% in spot; lead decreased by 0.44% in futures and 0.30% in spot; nickel decreased by 0.96% in futures and 0.78% in spot; alumina decreased by 2.09% in futures and remained unchanged in spot; industrial silicon decreased by 0.68% in futures and 1.04% in spot; lithium carbonate decreased by 9.14% in futures and increased by 4.885% in spot; polysilicon decreased by 2.53% in futures and increased by 4.26% in spot [2]. 3.2 Copper Inventory in Major Exchanges - As of August 15th, SHFE copper inventory was 86,300 tons, a week - on - week increase of 4,400 tons (5.37%). As of August 22nd, LME copper inventory was 156,000 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 200 tons. As of August 21st, COMEX copper inventory was 271,600 tons, a week - on - week increase of 4,800 tons (1.80%). After the tariff policy, the inventories in the three exchanges tend to be stable [10][15]. 3.3 Processing Fees of Metal Ores - As of August 21st, the spot TC of copper concentrate was - 38.2 dollars/ton, with a slight weekly increase of 0.2 dollars/ton, and the tight supply expectation at the mine end still exists. As of August 15th, the main port TC of zinc concentrate was 75 dollars/ton, with a slight weekly increase of 5 dollars/ton [18][23]. 3.4 Lithium - related Market - The lithium spodumene concentrate (CIF China) index soared this week. As of August 22nd, the latest quote was 934 dollars/ton, up 157 dollars from August 8th, remaining at a high level this year. This week, lithium carbonate first rose and then declined, with the main 2511 contract having a weekly decline of 9.14%. Jiangte Motor's lithium salt plant resuming production will directly increase domestic lithium carbonate supply, alleviating the short - term supply shortage panic [19][20][45]. 3.5 Aluminum - related Market - For aluminum, the supply of bauxite has less disturbance, and the price of imported bauxite is expected to be strong and volatile in the short term. The alumina supply has increased production and inventory. The electrolytic aluminum enterprises maintain a high - level operation, but the available primary aluminum in the market is limited. The inventory of electrolytic aluminum continued to increase this week. The futures prices of alumina and Shanghai aluminum maintained a volatile trend this week [24][27][34]. 3.6 Downstream Demand of Non - ferrous Metals - In July, automobile production and sales decreased month - on - month but increased year - on - year. The production and sales of new energy vehicles also increased year - on - year. From January to July, the new housing construction area decreased year - on - year, and the housing completion area also decreased. In June, the new photovoltaic installation volume decreased year - on - year and month - on - month [40][42][44]. 3.7 Strategy Recommendations - For lithium carbonate, in the short term, the price is volatile due to frequent news disturbances, and the position should not be too heavy. In the long term, the monthly output is still rising, and the oversupply pattern remains unchanged. For alumina and Shanghai aluminum, in the short term, alumina is in a weak volatile trend, and Shanghai aluminum is in a range - bound trend with a strategy of buying on dips. In the long term, when entering the downstream consumption peak season, if consumption recovers, Shanghai aluminum has upward momentum [45][46][49].

Group 1 - The chemical sector is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the Chemical ETF (516020) showing a price increase of 1.15% as of the latest report [1] - The Chemical ETF has a significant portion of its holdings in large-cap stocks, including Wanhu Chemical and Salt Lake Shares, allowing investors to capitalize on strong market leaders [4] - Key stocks in the chemical sector, such as Hanjin Technology and Hongda Shares, have seen substantial gains, with Hanjin Technology hitting the daily limit and Hongda Shares rising over 5% [1][3] Group 2 - Zhongyuan Securities indicates that the chemical industry is moving towards a phase of recovery as the issue of overcapacity and excessive competition is expected to ease [3] - Debon Securities notes that the current cycle of chemical capacity expansion is nearing its end, with capital expenditure and fixed asset growth rates showing a downward trend [3] - Donghai Securities highlights that the domestic chemical industry is likely to see structural optimization, with significant cost advantages and technological advancements positioning Chinese companies to fill gaps in the global supply chain [3]

Group 1 - The chemical sector experienced a sudden surge, with stocks such as Hangjin Technology hitting the daily limit, and Hongda Co. and Juhua Co. seeing significant increases of over 6% and 4% respectively, while the chemical ETF (516020) rose by 1.15% [1] - The recent "anti-involution" trend has benefited the chemical sector, attracting substantial capital inflows, with the chemical ETF (516020) seeing a net subscription of nearly 140 million yuan over the last five trading days [1][3] - As of August 21, the social security fund held 129 stocks with a total market value of 33.2 billion yuan, with the chemical sector being the largest holding at 6 billion yuan [3] Group 2 - The chemical industry is expected to see a phase of improvement as the "anti-involution" measures are implemented, alleviating issues of overcapacity and excessive competition [3][4] - The chemical ETF (516020) is currently at a relatively low price-to-book ratio of 2.17, indicating a favorable long-term investment opportunity [3] - Analysts suggest that the "anti-involution" trend will be a key policy focus through 2025, leading to a more orderly competitive environment in the chemical sector and potential recovery in profitability [4] Group 3 - The chemical ETF (516020) tracks the CSI segmented chemical industry index, covering various sub-sectors, with nearly 50% of its holdings in large-cap leading stocks [4] - The ETF has shown strong performance, with significant net subscriptions indicating investor confidence in the sector's recovery [3][4] - The potential for increased dividend yields and improved cash flow in the chemical sector is highlighted, suggesting a shift from being a "cash-consuming" industry to a "cash-generating" one [4]

Group 1: Titanium Market Overview - The titanium concentrate market is facing a severe supply-demand imbalance, leading to a weak overall industry state with low purchasing willingness from downstream buyers and significant inventory accumulation [1] - The price of titanium dioxide (TiO2) is expected to be around 46%, with mainstream prices for titanium concentrate ranging from 1600 to 1700 CNY per ton [1] - The sponge titanium industry is experiencing rising inventory levels, with weak purchasing enthusiasm from downstream sectors, while military demand remains strong [1] Group 2: Titanium Dioxide Pricing Trends - As of the week of August 8-14, 2025, the mainstream price for sulfuric acid method rutile titanium dioxide is reported to be between 12200 and 13700 CNY per ton, with a weighted average price of 13302 CNY per ton, remaining stable compared to the previous week [2] - The "floor price" for titanium dioxide has been maintained for an extended period, with expectations for demand to improve and prices to stabilize [2] Group 3: Chemical Industry Performance - The CSI Chemical Industry Theme Index (000813) has seen a strong increase of 1.59%, with notable gains in stocks such as Nuclear Titanium White (10.11%) and Boyuan Chemical (6.22%) [3] - The Chemical ETF (159870) has risen by 1.39%, with a latest price of 0.66 CNY and a net subscription of 1.1 billion units during trading [3] Group 4: Chemical ETF Composition - The CSI Chemical Industry Theme Index consists of several sub-indices, with the top ten weighted stocks accounting for 43.54% of the index, including Wanhu Chemical and Salt Lake Co [4]

Group 1 - Salt Lake Co. announced the termination of the project cooperation with Highfield Resources Limited, Yancoal Energy, and EMR Capital due to the immaturity of the project conditions after thorough due diligence [1] - Highfield Resources' stock price dropped by 44.90% to AUD 0.135 per share following the announcement [2] - Industry insiders indicated that Salt Lake Co. found significant issues during their on-site investigation, leading to the decision not to participate in the cooperation [3] Group 2 - Salt Lake Co. previously intended to invest approximately USD 300 million to acquire common shares of Highfield Resources, aiming to become its largest shareholder and gain control over related projects [3] - Highfield Resources, established in 2011, focuses on potash project development, with its core asset being the Muga potash project in northern Spain, which has a resource volume of about 280 million tons [3] - Yancoal Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yancoal Energy, holds the Southey potash project with a resource volume of approximately 1.696 billion tons [3] Group 3 - The Canadian potash project is significant as Canada is a global center for potash resources and a major supplier for China, but domestic companies face policy barriers in developing Canadian potash [3] - Previous attempts by domestic companies, such as Zhongchuan Mining, to develop Canadian potash faced technical challenges and ultimately failed [4] - Salt Lake Co.'s current overseas development focus is on the Republic of Congo and Southeast Asia, with ongoing discussions to advance potash exploration and fertilizer industry cooperation in the Republic of Congo [5]

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural chemical sector experienced a rise of 1.83% on August 20, with Jiangshan Co., Ltd. leading the gains [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3766.21, up 1.04% [1]. - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11926.74, up 0.89% [1]. Group 2: Individual Stock Performance - Jiangshan Co., Ltd. (600389) closed at 24.66, with a gain of 5.61% and a trading volume of 141,200 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 342 million yuan [1]. - Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. (600096) closed at 26.95, up 5.27%, with a trading volume of 490,900 shares and a transaction value of 1.318 billion yuan [1]. - Xin'an Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (600596) closed at 10.71, gaining 4.18%, with a trading volume of 461,300 shares and a transaction value of 483 million yuan [1]. - Batian Ecological Engineering Co., Ltd. (002170) closed at 10.49, up 3.96%, with a trading volume of 683,100 shares and a transaction value of 717 million yuan [1]. - Hubei Xuanhua Co., Ltd. (000422) closed at 13.75, gaining 3.38%, with a trading volume of 469,200 shares and a transaction value of 637 million yuan [1]. - Xianda Co., Ltd. (603086) closed at 10.57, up 3.12%, with a trading volume of 851,100 shares and a transaction value of 907 million yuan [1]. - New Agricultural Co., Ltd. (002942) closed at 19.91, gaining 3.00%, with a trading volume of 45,100 shares and a transaction value of 8.86 million yuan [1]. - Stanley Co., Ltd. (002588) closed at 9.63, up 2.77%, with a trading volume of 141,200 shares [1]. - Xingfa Group (600141) closed at 25.83, gaining 2.70%, with a trading volume of 188,300 shares and a transaction value of 484 million yuan [1]. - Runfeng Co., Ltd. (301035) closed at 68.50, up 2.70%, with a trading volume of 13,500 shares and a transaction value of 90.67 million yuan [1]. Group 3: Fund Flow Analysis - The agricultural chemical sector saw a net outflow of 82.02 million yuan from main funds, while speculative funds experienced a net inflow of 277 million yuan, and retail investors had a net outflow of 195 million yuan [2].

Group 1 - As of August 19, 2023, the National Social Security Fund has invested in 89 stocks among the top ten circulating shareholders, with the basic chemical industry being the most favored, holding 11 stocks with a total market value of 4.075 billion yuan [1] - Minsheng Securities suggests looking for stocks with good performance in the second quarter, particularly in the new materials industry benefiting from AI capital investment and industry leaders in segments affected by U.S. tariff conflicts [1] - The export window for phosphate fertilizer is approaching, with high demand expected to continue. The export guidance indicates that exports may occur in phases, with the first batch concentrated from May to September, and the total export quota for 2025 is expected to decrease compared to last year [1] Group 2 - As of August 20, 2025, the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index (000813) increased by 0.39%, with notable stock performances including Lianhong New Science (up 10.01%) and Yuntianhua (up 4.84%) [2] - The Chemical ETF (159870) rose by 0.63%, with a latest price of 0.64 yuan and a net subscription of 100 million shares during the trading session [2] - The CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index tracks the performance of large and liquid listed companies in the chemical sector, reflecting the overall performance of these companies [4] Group 3 - As of July 31, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Sub-Industry Chemical Theme Index include Wanhua Chemical, Salt Lake Potash, and Juhua Co., with these stocks accounting for 43.54% of the total index weight [5]