Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector continues to surge, with the largest non-ferrous ETF, Huabao (159876), reaching a new high, up over 0.6% in intraday trading on December 23 [1][9]. Group 1: Market Performance - Leading gold stocks such as Shandong Gold rose over 4%, while Yunnan Zinc Industry and Zhongjin Gold increased by more than 1% [3][11]. - The international prices of gold and silver have reached historical highs, driven by geopolitical tensions that have increased demand for safe-haven assets [3][11]. - Year-to-date, gold prices have surged over 60% [3][11]. Group 2: Economic Factors - Recent strength in gold prices is attributed to the December interest rate cut, higher-than-expected unemployment rates, and lower-than-expected CPI, which have raised expectations for further rate cuts in January [4][12]. - The long-term outlook for gold prices is positive due to a low current gold reserve in China and a trend of central bank gold purchases [4][12]. Group 3: Future Trends in Non-Ferrous Metals - By 2025, metals such as copper, aluminum, cobalt, and lithium are expected to perform well, driven by three main factors: energy transition, AI revolution, and strategic reserves amid global competition [5][12]. - The duration of the super cycle for non-ferrous metals will depend on the recovery of the US dollar's credit, progress in strategic reserves, and the effectiveness of "anti-involution" policies [5][12]. - The upcoming "spring market" presents opportunities for investors, supported by a weak dollar cycle, policy backing, and industrial upgrades [5][12]. Group 4: Investment Strategy - A diversified investment approach through the Huabao non-ferrous ETF (159876) and its linked funds is recommended to capture the beta performance across the non-ferrous metal sector [6][12]. - This ETF covers a wide range of industries including copper, aluminum, gold, rare earths, and lithium, which helps in risk diversification compared to investing in single metal sectors [6][12].

新华财经北京12月22日电广期所发布关于调整碳酸锂期货指定交割库的公告，其中提到增加碳酸锂期货 交割厂库存放点标准仓单最大量。同意将江西九岭锂业股份有限公司位于江西省宜春市奉新县高新技术 产业园区长青大道888号存放点的标准仓单最大量由1500吨增加至2000吨、位于江西省宜春市宜丰县工 业园区凯扬路存放点的标准仓单最大量由1500吨增加至2000吨；同意将融捷投资控股集团有限公司位于 四川省成都市邛崃市天府新区新邛产业园区羊纵7路18号存放点的标准仓单最大量由600吨增加至900 吨；同意将宜春银锂新能源有限责任公司位于江西省宜春市袁州区彬江镇迎宾路9号存放点的标准仓单 最大量由300吨增加至900吨；同意将江西永兴特钢新能源科技有限公司位于江西省宜春市宜丰县工业园 长新东路存放点的标准仓单最大量由300吨增加至900吨；同意将四川雅化实业集团股份有限公司位于四 川省雅安市雨城区经济开发区永兴大道南段99号存放点的标准仓单最大量由450吨增加至900吨。 根据《广州期货交易所指定交割合库管理办法》等有关规定，经研究决定: 一、新增碳酸锂期货指定交割厂库 新增广西华友锂业有限公司为碳酸锂朝货交割厂库，存放地点 ...

Core Viewpoint - The rare earth market is experiencing a mixed price trend, with praseodymium and neodymium products seeing price increases, while dysprosium and terbium products are declining. The overall market activity is increasing, particularly in the praseodymium and neodymium segment, suggesting a potential for continued price growth in the near term [1]. Price Trends - Praseodymium oxide averages at 590,600 CNY/ton, up by 15,200 CNY/ton - Neodymium metal averages at 714,300 CNY/ton, up by 15,500 CNY/ton - Dysprosium oxide averages at 1,360,000 CNY/ton, down by 26,700 CNY/ton - Terbium oxide averages at 6,065,000 CNY/ton, down by 35,000 CNY/ton [1]. Market Activity - The tightening supply of praseodymium and neodymium products has led to tentative price increases by suppliers, despite stable purchasing conditions from downstream buyers - Market activity has significantly increased, with an expectation for the upward trend in praseodymium and neodymium prices to continue [1]. A-Share Market Performance - Stock performance of rare earth permanent magnet concept stocks on December 22, 2025: - Guangsheng Youse (600259) latest price: 55.97 CNY, up by 5.81%, trading volume: 1.48 billion CNY - Yahua Group (002497) latest price: 23.68 CNY, up by 4.83%, trading volume: 1.22 billion CNY - Goldwind Technology (002202) latest price: 16.89 CNY, up by 4.26%, trading volume: 2.68 billion CNY - Zhongkuang Resources (002738) latest price: 68.55 CNY, up by 4.05%, trading volume: 1.99 billion CNY - Tongcheng New Materials (603650) latest price: 46.48 CNY, up by 4.03%, trading volume: 1.20 billion CNY [1].

Group 1 - The small metals sector increased by 2.09% compared to the previous trading day, with Zhongtung High-tech leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3917.36, up 0.69%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13332.73, up 1.47% [1] - Key stocks in the small metals sector showed significant price increases, with Zhongtung High-tech rising by 8.57% to a closing price of 29.64 [1] Group 2 - The trading volume for Zhongtung High-tech was 1.3262 million shares, with a transaction value of 385.4 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers included Xianglu Tungsten Industry, which rose by 8.38% to 13.71, and Yunnan Pig Industry, which increased by 7.30% to 29.09 [1] - The small metals sector saw a net inflow of 339 million yuan from main funds, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 259 million yuan [2]

中矿资源集团股份有限公司 证券代码：002738 证券简称：中矿资源 公告编号：2025-055 号 中矿资源集团股份有限公司 关于注销募集资金专用账户的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假记载、 误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 号）。 三、本次募集资金专用账户注销情况 2025 年 12 月 9 日，经公司第六届董事会第二十次会议审议，同意公司对募投项目 结项并将节余募集资金永久补充流动资金，同时在节余募集资金永久补充流动资金后， 注销相关募集资金专用账户，相关募集资金三方监管协议予以终止。截至本公告日，公 司在上海浦东发展银行股份有限公司北京西直门支行、交通银行新余高新支行、中国工 商银行新余高新支行的募集资金专用账户内的募集资金（包括利息收入）已全部转入公 司一般户用于补充流动资金，公司已按相关规定办理了上述募集资金专户的注销手续。 公司与方正证券承销保荐有限责任公司及上述银行签订的《募集资金三方监管协议》相 应终止。募集资金专户注销信息如下： | 存管银行 | 账户名称 | 专户账号 | 存续状态 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 上海浦东发展银行 ...

Group 1 - The energy metal sector is experiencing a surge in demand driven by a dual catalyst of supply restructuring and explosive demand, particularly in the context of energy storage [1][2] - Major resource countries are actively managing supply through policies such as quotas and licenses, aiming to gain control over resource pricing [1][2] - The demand for carbonated lithium in the energy storage sector is projected to reach approximately 345,000 tons by 2025 and is expected to exceed 500,000 tons by 2026, marking a tenfold increase from 2021 [2] Group 2 - In the lithium sector, the industry is undergoing a deep clearing with a slowdown in capital expenditure, indicating clear bottom signals. The sustained demand for energy storage is expected to drive a tight balance in global carbonated lithium supply and demand by 2026, making lithium prices more likely to rise [2][3] - Cobalt prices are entering an upward channel due to supply management, while nickel prices, despite being suppressed by high inventory, have dropped to deep cost curve levels, with Indonesia's supply management laying the groundwork for future price recovery [2][3] - The domestic production index control for rare earth materials is tightening supply, while resilient demand from downstream sectors such as new energy vehicles and wind power supports a strong price environment [2][3] Group 3 - Recommended companies in the lithium sector include Ganfeng Lithium, Tianqi Lithium, Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet Company, Yongxing Materials, and Shengxin Lithium Energy [3][4] - For cobalt and nickel, Huayou Cobalt is highlighted as a potential beneficiary due to strengthened supply-side policies and the industry being at a long-term bottom [3][4] - In the rare earth magnetic materials sector, companies such as Ningbo Yunsheng and Jieli Permanent Magnet are suggested as beneficiaries due to supply tightening and stable high-end demand [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - The company has successfully completed the construction and trial production of its first phase of the multi-metal comprehensive recycling project in Namibia, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities [2] Group 1: Project Development - The first phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering for the 200,000 tons/year multi-metal comprehensive recycling project in Namibia was completed and successfully ignited for trial production on December 15, 2025 [2] - The treatment capacity for germanium zinc slag in this phase is 80,000 tons/year, and it will produce semi-finished products containing germanium zinc oxide fume [2] - The company plans to advance the production operations of the first phase in 2026 while also progressing with the construction of the second phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering and the hydrometallurgical process engineering [2]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongmin Resources has experienced a significant stock price increase of 88.71% year-to-date, despite a recent decline in the last five and twenty trading days [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - As of December 18, Zhongmin Resources' stock price is 66.05 CNY per share, with a market capitalization of 47.655 billion CNY [1]. - The stock has seen a trading volume of 1.138 billion CNY, with a turnover rate of 2.38% [1]. - Year-to-date, the stock has risen by 88.71%, but has decreased by 0.51% in the last five trading days and 7.26% in the last twenty trading days [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Zhongmin Resources reported a revenue of 4.818 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 34.99% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 204 million CNY, which represents a year-on-year decrease of 62.58% [2]. Group 3: Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Zhongmin Resources is 58,600, a decrease of 11.15% from the previous period [2]. - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder is 12,139, an increase of 12.55% [2]. - The company has distributed a total of 1.728 billion CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 1.592 billion CNY distributed over the last three years [3]. Group 4: Institutional Holdings - As of September 30, 2025, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited is the second-largest circulating shareholder, holding 17.3965 million shares, an increase of 988,800 shares from the previous period [3]. - The Southern CSI 500 ETF is the fourth-largest circulating shareholder, holding 10.5236 million shares, a decrease of 217,000 shares [3]. - The Eastern New Energy Vehicle Theme Mixed Fund is the fifth-largest circulating shareholder, holding 9.6644 million shares, a decrease of 1.4391 million shares [3].

Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metal sector showed strong performance on December 17, with the leading non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) rising over 3.8% during the day and closing up 3.27%, indicating positive market sentiment towards the sector [1][10]. Fund Flows - The non-ferrous metal ETF attracted significant capital, with a single-day inflow of 10.13 million yuan and a total of 198 million yuan over the past 20 days, reflecting investor confidence in the sector's future performance [1][10]. Stock Performance - Lithium stocks surged, with Shengxin Lithium Energy hitting the daily limit, Zhongmin Resources rising over 8%, Tianqi Lithium increasing by 6%, and Ganfeng Lithium up nearly 5%. In the lead zinc sector, Guocheng Mining also hit the daily limit, while Xingye Silver Tin rose over 6%. In the aluminum sector, Zhongfu Industrial increased by over 5%, Huafeng Aluminum by over 4%, and China Aluminum by over 3% [3][12]. Macro Factors - In the macroeconomic context, the U.S. added 64,000 non-farm jobs in November, with the unemployment rate unexpectedly rising to 4.6%, the highest in four years. This weak job market increases the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could support non-ferrous metal prices [4][13]. Industry Insights - Lithium carbonate futures saw a significant spike, rising over 8% to reach 109,860 yuan/ton. The cancellation of 27 mining licenses may impact the supply-demand dynamics of lithium, potentially driving prices higher. CITIC Securities expressed optimism about copper, aluminum, and gold as key investment options, citing limited new copper capacity and increasing demand from renewable energy and AI data centers [5][14]. Investment Strategy - Given the current market conditions and geopolitical tensions, non-ferrous metals are viewed as core assets for medium to long-term investment. The non-ferrous metal ETF (159876) and its linked funds provide comprehensive exposure to various metals, allowing for risk diversification compared to investing in single metal sectors [6][14].

Group 1 - The company Zhongmin Resources (002738.SZ) announced that the first phase of its Namibia 200,000 tons/year multi-metal comprehensive recycling project has been completed and successfully ignited for trial production on December 15, 2025 [2] - The first phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering has a treatment capacity of 80,000 tons/year for germanium zinc slag and will produce semi-finished products containing germanium oxide zinc dust [2] - The company plans to advance the production operation of the first phase in 2026 while also progressing with the construction of the second phase of the pyrometallurgical process engineering and the hydrometallurgical process engineering [2]