Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the fluctuations in the non-ferrous metal industry index, with significant movements in stock prices influenced by macroeconomic factors such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate expectations and rising commodity prices, particularly gold and copper [1] - As of September 16, 2025, the non-ferrous metal industry index (399395) showed mixed performance among its constituent stocks, with Dongyangguang leading the gains at 7.37% and Zhongfu Industrial experiencing the largest decline [1] - The recent surge in gold prices, surpassing $3680 per ounce, and copper prices reaching a 15-month high are attributed to market dynamics and the correction of non-commercial long positions, indicating potential for further price increases in copper [1] Group 2 - The non-ferrous metal industry index (399395) is composed of 50 securities that reflect the overall performance of listed companies in the non-ferrous metal sector, providing a benchmark for index-based investment [2] - As of August 29, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the non-ferrous metal industry index accounted for 50.35% of the index, with notable companies including Zijin Mining, Northern Rare Earth, and China Aluminum [4] - The non-ferrous ETF fund (159880) closely tracks the non-ferrous metal industry index and has a copper content of 28.7%, indicating its focus on this key commodity within the sector [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that non-ferrous metal stocks are experiencing a decline, with significant drops in Chinese rare earths and other related companies [1] - The market impact shows that related ETFs in the non-ferrous and mining sectors have fallen over 2% [1] - Specific declines include over 5% drop in Chinese rare earths, and more than 4% drop in companies like Northern Rare Earth and Luoyang Molybdenum [1] Group 2 - Various non-ferrous metal ETFs have reported declines, with the Industrial Non-Ferrous ETF down 2.68% and the Non-Ferrous Metal ETF down 2.61% [2] - A broker has indicated that the non-ferrous metal sector will continue to face high market volatility risks in 2025 due to uncertainties from both demand and supply sides [2] - Emerging demand in the downstream structure of copper and aluminum is expected to support a long-term upward shift in non-ferrous metal prices [2]

Investment Highlights - Precious metals: Gold has reached a new historical high, with continued recommendations for investment. Recent weak economic data from the US has led to a decline in the dollar index, and gold is poised for an upward trend as it prepares for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Even if the meeting outcomes align with expectations, there is no need to rush to take profits, as the market is likely shifting from recession trading to stagflation trading, indicating a potential slow bull market for gold [2][3] - Copper: If interest rate cuts can facilitate a soft landing, copper prices may rise. LME copper has surpassed $10,000. Despite a weakening US economy, the market appears to be pricing in future stagflation or soft landing scenarios, leading to an upward trend in copper prices. With the domestic consumption peak approaching and downstream operating rates expected to improve, copper prices are likely to rise [2][3] - Aluminum: Continued optimism for rising aluminum prices. Shanghai aluminum prices have increased, driven by significant improvements in downstream operating rates, which have risen to 62.1%. Although the real estate sector remains sluggish, demand from the renewable energy sector is providing effective support. The mid-term impact of US aluminum tariffs is expected to be limited, and the long-term outlook for electrolytic aluminum remains positive [3] - Cobalt: Prices for cobalt intermediates continue to rise, with attention on the dynamics of electrolytic cobalt and policy changes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cobalt product prices have increased, with weekly growth rates of 4.55% for cobalt sulfate and 2.06% for electrolytic cobalt. The market anticipates further supply constraints due to upcoming policy changes in the DRC, which could drive prices higher [3] - Tin: Price increases driven by interest rate cut expectations and supply shortages. Tin prices rose by 2.70%, with operating rates for refined tin in Yunnan and Jiangxi provinces dropping to 28.48%. Supply constraints are expected to persist due to raw material shortages and seasonal maintenance [4] - Lithium: Prices under pressure due to the announcement of a resumption plan at the Jiangxi mine. Lithium prices have declined, primarily due to market expectations surrounding the resumption of production. However, supply growth is expected to slow, and demand from the energy storage sector remains strong, indicating a potential improvement in the carbonated lithium supply-demand balance [4] Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include Huayou Cobalt, Zhongtung High-tech, Zhangyuan Tungsten, Hunan Gold, Huayu Mining, Shanjin International, Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Shenhuo Co., and Yun Aluminum [5]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. experienced a stock price decline of 5.02% on September 16, with a closing price of 19.69 yuan per share and a trading volume of 726 million yuan, resulting in a total market capitalization of 68.284 billion yuan [1] - Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. is located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, and was established on March 20, 1998, with its listing date on April 8, 1998. The company's main business includes bauxite mining, alumina production, aluminum smelting, aluminum processing, and the production of carbon products for aluminum [1] - The revenue composition of Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. is as follows: 58.12% from electrolytic aluminum, 40.67% from aluminum processing products, and 1.21% from other sources [1] Group 2 - From the perspective of fund holdings, one fund under Guotai Haitong Asset Management has a significant position in Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. The Guotai Junan Vision Value Mixed Fund A (017935) held 77,800 shares in the second quarter, accounting for 4.51% of the fund's net value, making it the ninth-largest holding [2] - The Guotai Junan Vision Value Mixed Fund A (017935) was established on March 1, 2023, with a latest scale of 20.181 million yuan. Year-to-date, it has achieved a return of 9.67%, ranking 5851 out of 8174 in its category; over the past year, it has returned 25.47%, ranking 5617 out of 7982; and since inception, it has returned 27.34% [2] - The fund manager of Guotai Junan Vision Value Mixed Fund A is Zhu Chenxi, who has a cumulative tenure of 2 years and 201 days, with total fund assets of 77.5184 million yuan. During his tenure, the best fund return was 28.17%, while the worst was 1.01% [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Yun Aluminum Co., Ltd. experienced a decline in stock price, with a drop of 5.02% to 19.69 CNY per share, and a trading volume of 724 million CNY, resulting in a total market capitalization of 68.284 billion CNY [1] - Yun Aluminum's main business activities include bauxite mining, alumina production, aluminum smelting, aluminum processing, and production of carbon products for aluminum, with the revenue composition being 58.12% from electrolytic aluminum, 40.67% from aluminum processing products, and 1.21% from other sources [1] Group 2 - Among the top ten circulating shareholders of Yun Aluminum, Huatai-PB Fund's Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF (510300) increased its holdings by 3.0994 million shares in the second quarter, bringing its total to 37.0204 million shares, which accounts for 1.07% of the circulating shares [2] - The Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF has a total scale of 374.704 billion CNY and has achieved a year-to-date return of 17.68%, ranking 2896 out of 4222 in its category, while its one-year return is 46.7%, ranking 2280 out of 3804 [2]

Core Viewpoint - The news highlights the performance of the Central State-Owned Enterprises Modern Energy Index and its related ETF, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence in the energy sector to enhance operational efficiency and support high-quality development [2][3]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of September 15, 2025, the Central State-Owned Enterprises Modern Energy Index increased by 0.48%, with notable gains from Shanghai Electric (+8.60%), China National Materials Technology (+4.70%), and others [2]. - The Central State-Owned Enterprises Modern Energy ETF (561790) rose by 0.69%, marking its third consecutive increase, with the latest price at 1.18 yuan [2]. - Over the past week, the ETF has accumulated a rise of 1.92%, ranking in the top third among comparable funds [2]. Group 2: Liquidity and Trading Volume - The ETF recorded a turnover rate of 0.88% during the trading session, with a transaction volume of 399,500 yuan [2]. - The average daily trading volume of the ETF over the past year was 6.4154 million yuan [2]. Group 3: Policy and Industry Development - On September 8, the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration released implementation opinions to promote "Artificial Intelligence + Energy" for high-quality development, outlining phased goals and 37 key tasks across various energy applications [2]. - In the electric power equipment sector, the policy aims to establish an innovative system by 2027, focusing on intelligent forecasting of power supply and demand, and enhancing the management capabilities of the power grid [3]. Group 4: Index Composition - The Central State-Owned Enterprises Modern Energy Index, customized by Guoxin Investment Co., includes 50 listed companies involved in green energy, fossil energy, and energy transmission and distribution, reflecting the overall performance of state-owned enterprises in the modern energy sector [3]. - As of August 29, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the index accounted for 48.28% of the total index weight, including companies like Yangtze Power, China National Power, and China Nuclear Power [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for gold, copper, aluminum, tin, and antimony industries [11]. Core Views - The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates, which will support the price of gold [11]. - Supply disruptions in copper and the upcoming demand season are anticipated to strengthen copper prices [11]. - The aluminum industry shows signs of demand recovery, with expectations of price stability [11]. - Tin supply tightness is expected to support tin prices [11]. - Antimony prices are projected to remain weak in the short term but may strengthen in the long term due to supply constraints [11]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector (Shenwan) has shown significant performance with a 1-month increase of 15.1%, 3-month increase of 35.2%, and a 12-month increase of 82.4% [3]. 2. Precious Metals Market Data - Gold prices reached $3651.10 per ounce, up by $56.55 (1.57%) from September 5 [4]. - Silver prices increased to $42.26 per ounce, up by $1.52 (3.72%) from September 5 [4]. 3. Copper and Aluminum Data - LME copper closed at $10068 per ton, up by $121 (1.22%) from September 5 [6]. - Domestic aluminum prices rose to 21050 RMB per ton, an increase of 370 RMB from September 5 [9]. 4. Tin and Antimony Data - Domestic refined tin prices increased to 274570 RMB per ton, up by 2710 RMB (1.00%) from September 5 [10]. - Antimony prices decreased to 176500 RMB per ton, down by 1000 RMB (0.56%) from September 5 [11]. 5. Recommended Stocks - Recommended stocks in the gold sector include Zhongjin Gold, Shandong Gold, and China National Gold International [12]. - In the copper sector, recommended stocks include Zijin Mining and Western Mining [12]. - For aluminum, recommended stocks are Shenhuo Co. and Yunnan Aluminum [12]. - In the tin sector, recommended stocks include Xiyang Co. and Huaxi Nonferrous [12].

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview: Non-Ferrous Metals - The non-ferrous metals sector is benefiting from the global macro cycle, with U.S. interest rate cuts and Trump-era policies releasing liquidity, driving resource prices into an upward cycle [1][2] - The anticipated interest rate cuts in Q4 2025 and the increase in the U.S. debt ceiling are expected to have significant impacts on the sector [1][2] Key Insights on Gold Stocks - Gold stocks have shown high certainty in the current market, experiencing a 20% pullback despite gold price fluctuations [4] - Historical data indicates that prior to price increases, gold stocks typically see a rise in both EPS and PE [4] - The average gold price in 2025 is projected to be significantly higher than in 2024, suggesting strong performance for companies like Shandong Gold, Chifeng Jilong Gold, and Zhongjin Gold [4] Electrolytic Aluminum Sector - The supply of electrolytic aluminum is constrained, with actual new capacity in early 2025 expected to be around 500,000 to 600,000 tons, lower than the anticipated 1 million tons [5] - Global PMI recovery is expected to gradually restore demand for electrolytic aluminum, with price expectations increasing [5] - The sector's valuation is at historical lows, with mainstream stocks valued at less than 10 times earnings, indicating significant room for recovery [6] Copper Sector Outlook - The copper sector presents investment opportunities driven by financial and industrial attributes, with expectations of price increases due to U.S. interest rate cuts and improved demand from China [7][8] - Supply disruptions from global mining events are contributing to a tightening supply situation, while demand is expected to grow due to macroeconomic factors [7][8] Tungsten Market Dynamics - The rise in tungsten prices is driven by supply contraction, export controls, and its strategic importance [3][9] - China's tungsten product exports have significantly decreased, leading to shortages in overseas markets [10] - The impact of export quotas on prices is critical, with expectations of a potential price increase if the second batch of quotas is reduced [12] Companies to Watch - Recommended companies include Shandong Gold, Chifeng Jilong Gold, Zhongjin Gold, Xiamen Tungsten, China Tungsten High-Tech, and Anyuan Coal Industry, which are seen as having investment potential in the current market environment [4][14]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the industry [9] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the recovery of the silver-gold ratio and the simultaneous rise in copper and aluminum prices due to both domestic and international factors [5][6] - Weak employment data in the U.S. has led to increased expectations for a 50 basis point rate cut in September, which is expected to boost precious metals [5][6] - The report suggests that while gold remains a focus for investment, the recovery of the silver-gold ratio indicates potential for silver as well [5][6] Summary by Sections Precious Metals - The report highlights the weak performance of the U.S. labor market and its implications for precious metals, particularly gold and silver [5][6] - It suggests that gold stocks may experience a quarterly-level resonance in terms of price, valuation, and style due to anticipated rate cuts [5][6] - For silver, the report advises attention to its potential to converge with gold as inflation expectations rise [5][6] Industrial Metals - Industrial metals have seen a broad increase, with LME copper rising by 1.7% and aluminum by 3.8% [6][27] - The report notes that domestic policies aimed at stabilizing growth are expected to enhance demand outlook [6] - It indicates that while demand for copper and aluminum may decline in the second half of the year, supply constraints will limit the extent of this decline [6] Strategic and Minor Metals - The report discusses the strategic reassessment of rare earths and tungsten, with a focus on their long-term value due to government policies and market dynamics [7] - It highlights the upward price trend for cobalt and nickel, driven by supply constraints and increasing demand in the battery sector [7] - The report also mentions the bottoming out of lithium prices, with a cautious outlook on future price movements [7]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the aluminum industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The demand for aluminum continues to rise during the peak season, with signs of a turning point in aluminum ingot inventory [1] - The macroeconomic environment is favorable, with expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which may further support aluminum prices [6][11] - The aluminum processing sector is experiencing a recovery in operating rates, indicating a potential increase in demand [11] Summary by Sections 1. Prices - As of September 12, 2025, the LME three-month aluminum closing price was $2701.0 per ton, up $98.5 from the previous week, a 3.8% increase [23] - The Shanghai aluminum active contract closing price was 21120.0 CNY per ton, up 425.0 CNY from the previous week, a 2.1% increase [23] - The average price of A00 aluminum in Changjiang was 21050.0 CNY per ton, up 370.0 CNY from the previous week, a 1.8% increase [23] 2. Production - In August 2025, the production of electrolytic aluminum was 373.3 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 1.1 million tons, and a year-on-year increase of 5.0 million tons [56] - The production of alumina in August 2025 was 773.8 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 8.8 million tons, and a year-on-year increase of 56.5 million tons [56] 3. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - China Hongqiao (1378.HK) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 2.35 CNY for 2024, increasing to 2.89 CNY by 2026 [5] - Tianshan Aluminum (002532.SZ) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 0.96 CNY for 2024, increasing to 1.27 CNY by 2026 [5] - Shenhuo Co. (000933.SZ) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 1.91 CNY for 2024, increasing to 2.56 CNY by 2026 [5] - China Aluminum (601600.SH) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 0.72 CNY for 2024, increasing to 0.99 CNY by 2026 [5] - Yunnan Aluminum (000807.SZ) is rated "Buy" with an EPS forecast of 1.27 CNY for 2024, increasing to 2.07 CNY by 2026 [5] 4. Inventory - As of September 11, 2025, the domestic electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory was recorded at 625,000 tons, with a week-on-week decrease of 1,000 tons [7] - The aluminum rod inventory in major domestic consumption areas was 132,500 tons, with a week-on-week decrease of 750 tons [7] 5. Demand - The arrival of the traditional peak season has led to improved order conditions for most profile enterprises, with various downstream sectors showing varying degrees of recovery [7] - The operating rate of aluminum processing leading enterprises increased by 0.4 percentage points to 62.1% [7]