Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the industry, predicting that the industry index will outperform the Shanghai Composite Index by 10% or more during the specified period [20]. Core Insights - Orano's revenue for H1 2025 reached €2.672 billion, a 17.6% increase from €2.272 billion in H1 2024, with a like-for-like growth of 18.2% [2][16]. - The adjusted net profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders was €25 million in H1 2025, compared to a loss of €162 million in H1 2024, indicating a significant turnaround in financial performance [7][16]. - The backlog of orders stood at €33 billion as of H1 2025, equivalent to over six years of revenue, with 77% of new orders designated for export [1][17]. Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue**: H1 2025 revenue was €2.672 billion, up from €2.272 billion in H1 2024, reflecting a €400 million increase [2][16]. - **Operating Income**: Operating income rose to €311 million in H1 2025 from €12 million in H1 2024, marking a €299 million increase [4][16]. - **EBITDA**: EBITDA for H1 2025 was €727 million, compared to €459 million in H1 2024, showing a growth of €268 million [9][16]. - **Net Income**: The net income attributable to the parent company was €109 million in H1 2025, a recovery from a loss of €133 million in H1 2024 [8][16]. - **Operating Cash Flow**: Operating cash flow increased to €407 million in H1 2025 from €90 million in H1 2024, indicating a €317 million improvement [10][16]. - **Net Cash Flow from Operations**: The net cash flow from company operations was €428 million in H1 2025, compared to a negative €148 million in H1 2024, reflecting a €576 million turnaround [11][16]. Business Segment Performance - **Mining Segment**: Revenue from mining operations was €913 million, a 14.8% increase from H1 2024, benefiting from positive sales effects despite some price pressure [2][4]. - **Front-End Business**: Revenue from front-end operations reached €679 million, up 19.8% year-on-year, driven by expected backlog order flow [2][4]. - **Back-End Business**: Back-end operations generated €1.074 billion in revenue, a 19.0% increase, primarily due to increased production at the Hague and Melox plants [2][4]. - **Corporate and Other**: Revenue from corporate and other activities, mainly Orano Med, decreased to €6 million from €7 million in H1 2024 [3][4]. Key Developments - A €400 million loan agreement was signed with the European Investment Bank to support the expansion of the Georges Besse II uranium enrichment plant [13]. - A partnership agreement was established for the industrial development of the South Djengeldi uranium mine in Uzbekistan, expected to secure production for the next decade [13]. - The company faced challenges in Niger, where the government announced intentions to expropriate the Somaïr mine, which could impact operations [15].

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3617.60, up by 34.29 points or 0.96%[2] - The CSI 300 Index rose by 32.75 points, reflecting an increase of 0.80% to close at 4103.45[2] - The CSI Convertible Bond Index increased by 3.78 points, marking a rise of 0.82%[2] Stock Market Trends - The stock market continues its upward trend with significant capital rotation, particularly in dividend and small-cap stocks[3] - The ChiNext Index and the STAR 50 Index saw modest gains of 0.40% and 0.39%, respectively, indicating a slight cooling in the innovation sector[3] - The Hang Seng Tech Index extended its rebound, rising by 0.73% on the day[3] Bond Market Insights - Long-term bond yields showed a downward trend, with 10-year and 30-year government bond yields decreasing by 0.40 basis points and 0.05 basis points to 1.70% and 1.92%, respectively[3] - The People's Bank of China conducted a reverse repo of 160.7 billion yuan, net draining 288.5 billion yuan from the market, yet funding rates remained stable[6][7] Commodity Market Highlights - Coking coal futures surged, with the main contract rising by 6.9%, driven by renewed trading enthusiasm in the "anti-involution" theme[4] - The prices of polysilicon and coke also saw significant increases of 3.9% and 3.2%, respectively[4] - The new coal mine safety regulations are expected to restrict non-compliant production capacity, further supporting coal prices[4] Future Outlook - The market is entering a new phase driven by spot fundamentals and specific industrial policies, with "anti-involution" remaining a key theme[6] - The bond market is anticipated to experience a peak in early August, as previous negative sentiments have largely been absorbed[8] - The stock market's recent performance suggests a potential "tail-end" rally, but caution is advised due to underlying uncertainties[9][10]

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Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [5] Core Insights - In Q2 2025, global gold demand increased by 102 tons to 1079 tons, with gold ETF demand rising by 178 tons to 171 tons [1][2] - Total gold supply in Q2 2025 grew by 3% year-on-year, reaching 1249 tons, primarily due to record-high mining output of 909 tons [1][15] - Investment demand for gold surged by 78% year-on-year to 477.2 tons, driven largely by significant inflows into gold ETFs [4][38] Supply Summary - Q2 2025 gold supply reached 1249 tons, a 3% increase year-on-year, with mining output at a record 909 tons [1][15] - Gold recycling in Q2 2025 rose by 4% to 347 tons, maintaining a steady supply despite fluctuations in gold prices [23][25] Demand Summary - Total gold demand in Q2 2025 was 1079 tons, a 10% increase year-on-year but a 17% decrease quarter-on-quarter [2][29] - Jewelry demand fell by 14% year-on-year to 341 tons, marking the lowest level since Q3 2020 [3][31] - Investment demand for gold bars and coins grew by 11% year-on-year to 307 tons, indicating strong investor interest [7][42] - Central bank demand for gold remained robust at 166.5 tons, despite a 21% year-on-year decline [8][50] Jewelry Demand Insights - Q2 2025 saw a 20% year-on-year decline in gold jewelry demand in China, totaling 69 tons, reflecting ongoing economic challenges [3][33] - In India, gold jewelry consumption decreased by 17% to 89 tons, with the first half of 2025 showing the second-lowest demand since 2000 [3][34] Investment Demand Insights - Gold ETF holdings increased by 170 tons in Q2 2025, contrasting with a decrease of 7 tons in the same period last year [4][41] - North American gold ETFs saw a significant increase of 73 tons, while Asian ETFs also reported strong demand [4][41] Central Bank Demand Insights - Central banks collectively purchased 166.5 tons of gold in Q2 2025, a decrease from previous quarters but still above historical averages [8][50] - Poland emerged as the largest buyer, adding 19 tons to its reserves, despite a reduction from earlier purchases [52][51] Industrial Demand Insights - Industrial gold demand slightly decreased by 2% year-on-year to 79 tons, influenced by ongoing trade uncertainties and rising gold prices [9][56] - Demand for gold in electronics fell by 2% to 66 tons, with challenges stemming from tariffs and export restrictions [9][57]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In August, the bond market may reach its peak moment, becoming a decisive factor in the performance competition in the second half of the year. The opportunities in the first and middle ten - days of August may be greater, while the situation in the last ten - days needs further observation. With five major positive factors supporting, there is a 10 - 12bp downward space for the yields of 10 - year and 30 - year treasury bonds, and the potential returns are considerable when considering the duration [2][5]. Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. July Bond Market: "Unjust Disaster" - The bond market in July went against market expectations. The yields of 10 - year and 30 - year treasury bonds started at 1.64% and 1.85% respectively and rose to 1.75% and 2.00% by the end of the month, with an increase of 11bp and 15bp. The main reasons for the divergence between expectations and reality were the over - fermented risk appetite in the stock and commodity markets and the unexpected tightening of the capital market around the tax period [1][10]. - The bond market in July can be divided into three stages: a calm first ten - days, a turbulent middle ten - days, and a late ten - days when negative factors were released. In the late ten - days, affected by factors such as the start of a large - scale infrastructure project and the "anti - involution" trading, the bond market entered an irrational decline [11][12]. - In terms of various bond types, short - term bonds performed better than long - term bonds, and credit bonds outperformed interest - rate bonds. The yields of various bonds generally increased, and the 30 - year treasury bond had a single - month decline of 2.30%, making July the second - worst month for the bond market this year [15][16][18]. 2. Five Reasons to Be Bullish on the Bond Market in August 2.1. Do Not Underestimate the Change in the US Attitude on Tariff Issues - The result of the Sino - US tariff negotiation may become the main variable for asset pricing again. The US may use tariffs to seek benefits in investment or exports, which could damage global trade relations and create a negative atmosphere for Sino - US negotiations [2][21]. - In the new round of tariff negotiations, the US generally obtained favorable trade terms. This may make the US more aggressive in future Sino - US negotiations. If Sino - US relations deteriorate, it could suppress global and domestic risk preferences, which is beneficial to the bond market [22][24]. 2.2. The Fundamental Situation Weakens Marginally, but the Expectation of Policy Stimulus Retreats - The July PMI data showed that the manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, lower than the expected 49.7%. The new orders and production in the manufacturing industry declined, indicating weak demand. The large - scale net purchase of bills by major banks in July and the decline of bill interest rates to near zero may also suggest weak loan demand [25][26]. - The Politburo meeting at the end of July gave an optimistic assessment of the first - half economy, which may make it difficult to introduce short - term "stable growth" policies. If the economic data in the third quarter fluctuates, there may be a time lag before stimulus policies are introduced, which could lead to a decline in risk preferences and be beneficial to the bond market [29]. 2.3. The Suppression of Risk Appetite Caused by "Anti - Involution" Trading Weakens - From July 1st to 25th, affected by "anti - involution" trading, the futures prices of key commodities such as coking coal, coke, and polysilicon increased significantly, and the extreme risk preferences in the market were rapidly boosted, which was the main reason for the sharp adjustment of the bond market [30]. - To suppress speculation, commodity exchanges issued relevant policies at the end of July. The first stage of the general rise in the commodity market may have passed, and the over - risen commodities have entered the price correction stage. The market risk preference has returned to rationality, reducing the resistance to the rise of the bond market [31][32]. 2.4. In Terms of Liquidity, August May Be the Low Point of the Annual Capital Interest Rate - Generally, the capital interest rate in August does not increase significantly compared with July. The natural capital gap in August is not large. Although the net issuance of government bonds may increase, it is offset by the lower tax payment. The MLF maturity scale in August is 3000 billion yuan, and the maturity pressure of repurchase agreements has eased, which is conducive to maintaining a neutral and loose capital interest rate [34][35]. - Historically, the R001 and R007 in August can generally remain stable, and the increase in the capital interest rate usually occurs before the end of the month. After August, the capital interest rate may fluctuate due to factors such as the quarter - end pressure in September and uncertainties in the fourth quarter. Therefore, August may be the low point of the annual capital interest rate [36][37]. 2.5. Pay Attention to the Return of Redeemed Funds and the New Premiums of Insurance "Cost - Reduction" - In July, the continuous redemption of public bond funds by institutions amplified the adjustment of the bond market. However, the redemption pressure may only be within the "institution - fund" circle and has not spread outward. The liability of wealth management products and banks remained stable. For example, wealth management products continued to increase their holdings of certificates of deposit in July [46][49][50]. - If the redeemed funds of funds remain in the inter - bank market, they may flow back to the trading market as the bond market recovers in August, which could push the interest rate down. In addition, due to the adjustment of the insurance product interest rate, the yields of ultra - long - term local bonds and ultra - long - term treasury bonds have risen to around or above the "new cost line" of life insurance, and the ultra - long - term interest - rate bonds may experience an excessive decline in August [50][55][57]. 3. The Bond Market in August May Reach Its Peak Moment: Grasping the Rhythm Is Key - With five major positive factors, the bond market in August may reach its peak moment. The opportunities in the first and middle ten - days of August are greater, while the situation in the late ten - days needs further observation. From the end of July to the beginning of August, although the bond market entered the recovery stage, institutions were still cautious about the duration [5][59]. - It is recommended to extend the duration as much as possible with active individual bonds within the acceptable risk range. The bond interest tax - payment new rule announced by the Ministry of Finance on August 1st may affect the pricing of treasury bonds, local bonds, and financial bonds in three stages, but it is not a negative factor for the bond market [59][63].

Market Performance - Domestic commodity market stabilized after a significant correction, with some products like coking coal and iron ore showing slight increases of 2.3% and 0.8% respectively[1] - Industrial silicon experienced a notable decline of 3.5%, while other products like glass and polysilicon saw reduced declines, generally under 2%[1] Price Trends - Following the "倒 V" market trend since July 18, the price resilience among various commodities has become evident, with some products like live pigs and industrial silicon completely offsetting previous gains[2] - Coking coal, polysilicon, and coking coal showed relatively smaller pullbacks of 26%, 44%, and 52% respectively, indicating stronger market consensus[2] Futures Structure - The long-term contracts for most commodities outperformed short-term contracts, reflecting market expectations for long-term improvements, with coking coal's long-term contract priced 3.46% higher than the short-term[2] - Cumulative excess gains since July for coking coal, glass, and soda ash relative to short-term contracts reached 9.43%, 6.38%, and 6.15% respectively[2] Inventory Insights - Steel inventory increased by 1.60% this week, while coking coal inventory decreased by 2.07%, indicating a significant reduction despite high absolute levels[3] - Float glass inventory fell by 3.9%, suggesting a healthy production and sales situation, while caustic soda inventory rose by 3.1%, indicating weaker fundamentals[3] Market Outlook - The commodity market has entered a new phase of differentiation among products, with short-term pressures but strong expectations for long-term improvements[3] - Continued monitoring of supply and demand dynamics across industries is essential for future assessments[3]

Market Overview - The equity market experienced a volume contraction rebound on August 4, with trading volume decreasing from 2 trillion to 1.5 trillion yuan. The morning session saw strong performance from bank stocks, while small-cap stocks gained strength in the afternoon as market risk appetite improved [1] - Major indices rebounded, with the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 rising by 0.66% and 0.39% respectively. The STAR Market and ChiNext indices saw increases of 1.22% and 0.50%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 1.55% [1] - The bond market showed a divergence between short and long ends, with 10-year and 30-year government bonds rising by 1.30 basis points and 1.55 basis points to 1.71% and 1.92% respectively [1] Monetary Policy and Liquidity - The central bank maintained a net injection of liquidity at the beginning of the month, with a large reverse repo of 544.8 billion yuan announced to alleviate month-end cash withdrawal pressure, resulting in a net injection of 49 billion yuan [2] - The overnight interbank rates opened at 1.43%-1.47% and later fell to 1.40%-1.43%, stabilizing around 1.35% in recent days. The 7-day funding rate decreased by 1 basis point to 1.48% [2] - Short-term interest rates declined, with 1-year and 3-year government bond yields falling by 0.37 and 0.59 basis points to 1.37% and 1.44% respectively [2] Bond Market Dynamics - The bond market exhibited a "see-saw" dynamic influenced by stock market movements, with yields initially declining before reversing as equity markets rebounded. The 10-year government bond yield rose to 1.71% after a brief dip to 1.68% [3] - Market sentiment weakened as expectations for new government bonds emerged, leading to significant selling by funds and brokerages. However, as rumors were dispelled, bond yields gradually decreased [3] Future Outlook - The bond market may see downward opportunities in August due to expected stable liquidity conditions and a "wide monetary" policy stance from the central bank. Historically, August experiences limited fluctuations in funding rates [4] - The equity market is anticipated to continue its rebound, with the total trading volume at 1.52 trillion yuan, down 101.7 billion yuan from the previous week. This pattern resembles previous market behavior following significant corrections [4] - Market risk appetite shows signs of decline, with a decrease in financing balances and net outflows from equity ETFs, indicating potential concerns regarding U.S.-China relations and slower-than-expected economic recovery [5] Sector Performance - The banking sector performed well in the morning, with the SW Bank Index rising by 1.45%, driven by risk-averse sentiment. In the afternoon, small-cap stocks surged, with the CSI 2000 index increasing by 1.56% to a historical high [5] - Notable sectors included defense and robotics, with respective index increases of 3.06% and 3.42%, likely influenced by upcoming events such as the September 3 military parade and the World Robotics Conference [5] - Precious metals also saw gains, with the SW Precious Metals Index rising by 4.80%, possibly in response to global risk appetite shifts following non-farm payroll data releases [6]

Investment Rating - The report provides a recommendation for the industry [5]. Core Insights - In Q2 2025, the production of finished nickel and cobalt by the company reached 3,431 tons and 389 tons respectively, showing a year-on-year increase of 1% and 14% [2]. - The net direct cash cost of nickel decreased by 8% year-on-year to $5.27 per pound [2]. - The Moa JV's mixed sulfide production decreased by 21% year-on-year to 3,238 tons due to planned acid plant shutdowns and challenging economic conditions in Cuba [2][3]. - The company anticipates a recovery plan to increase production in the second half of the year [2]. Production and Operational Performance - The Q2 2025 nickel production was impacted by a reduction in raw material supply, with third-party supplies unable to compensate for the loss [2]. - The company expects annual maintenance shutdowns to occur in September 2025 [2]. - Fertilizer production increased by 8% year-on-year to 65,207 tons due to improved equipment availability [3]. Financial Performance - The revenue from the metal business in Q2 2025 was CAD 124.7 million, down from CAD 150.6 million in Q2 2024 [8]. - Nickel revenue decreased to CAD 68.6 million, while cobalt revenue increased to CAD 15.2 million due to higher average realized prices [8]. - The overall company revenue for Q2 2025 was CAD 136 million, a 17% decrease year-on-year [12]. Expansion Plans and Strategic Development - The Moa joint venture expansion project is ongoing, with completion expected in mid-August 2025, aiming to enhance production capacity [13]. - The company is advancing its nickel-cobalt processing project, which has received funding support from Alberta's Emissions Reduction Alberta [14].

Investment Rating - The report recommends the industry [4] Core Insights - The RKEF project produced 30,463 tons of nickel pig iron (NPI) in Q2 2025, a decrease of 5% year-on-year and 4% quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to adjustments made to the ONI furnace [1][2] - The unit cash cost for NPI increased by 4% year-on-year to $10,348 per ton, driven by maintenance costs and rising electricity expenses [2] - The sales revenue for NPI in Q2 2025 was $346 million, reflecting a 6% decrease year-on-year [2] RKEF Project Summary - NPI production in Q2 2025 was 30,463 tons, with a contract price of $11,449 per ton, showing a 1% increase from the previous quarter [1][2] - The adjusted EBITDA for NPI was $33.7 million, down 24% from the previous quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA per ton of $1,107, a decrease of 20% [2][12] HPAL Project Summary - The Huayue nickel-cobalt project produced 20,750 tons of nickel and 1,877 tons of cobalt in Q2 2025, exceeding the rated capacity by 38% [3] - The unit EBITDA for HNC was $4,819 per ton, up 12% quarter-on-quarter, supported by rising MHP prices [5] Mining Operations Summary - The Hengjaya mine produced 5.92 million wet tons of nickel ore in Q2 2025, a 99% increase year-on-year [7] - The adjusted EBITDA for the Hengjaya mine was $41.4 million, a 33% increase from the previous quarter, driven by rising nickel ore prices [7] Financial Overview - Nickel Industries received $34.4 million in shareholder loan repayments in Q2 2025 [10] - The company also received $8.1 million in dividends from the Oracle Nickel project and $8 million from the Hengjaya mine [10][11]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The core of research is to find causal relationships to predict the future, and in capital market research, it focuses on finding factors affecting asset prices and predicting price trends [2][14]. - The key to capital market research is to simplify complexity and capture market participants' expectations, and historical research is crucial for quick mastery [3][4]. - Total research is more complex due to the constantly changing macro - environment, and one needs to keep learning and updating analysis frameworks [5]. - Research and investment are both related and different. Research is about discovering rules, while investment is about breaking them, and they have different stances [8][25]. - To do well in capital market research, one needs to have passion and dedication, and quickly respond to events [30]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 What is Research and What Does Capital Market Research Focus on? - The core of research is to find causal relationships and make future predictions. The difficulties lie in clearly identifying causal relationships and finding the core reasons at different stages [2][14]. - In capital market research, the change in asset prices is the result, and it aims to find influencing factors and predict price trends. A good capital market research should have clear conclusions, logical arguments, and detailed data [15]. 3.2 The Key to Capital Market Research: Simplify Complexity and Capture Expectations - First, understand the impact direction and amplitude of each factor on asset pricing. When new events occur, quickly predict price changes based on accumulated causal relationships [16]. - Second, simplify complexity by accurately grasping the main - line logic and finding important variables. For example, the bond market has "three aspects" and the stock market has three pricing factors [18]. - Third, capture market participants' consistent expectations. Asset pricing involves both actual impacts and expected changes, and only the part beyond expectations can bring excess returns [19]. 3.3 How to Quickly Go from Novice to Expert? History is the Best Teacher - By studying history, one can understand the relationship between events and asset performance, build a research analysis library, and quickly make predictions when similar events occur [20]. - The more one knows about the history of an asset, the more likely they are to gain returns, and the 10,000 - hour rule applies to investment research [22]. 3.4 Total Research is More Complex Because the World is Always Changing - Macro - research is complex as the macro - environment is constantly changing, and changes in factors or variables may invalidate the analysis framework and lead to inaccurate future judgments [5][23]. - One needs to maintain the ability to learn quickly, review the impact of events and policies, and update the analysis framework [7][24]. 3.5 Research and Investment: Interrelated but Different - Research discovers rules, while investment breaks them. Investment needs to confront market sentiment, buy when the market is ignored, and sell when it is popular [8][25]. - Research should be on the left - hand side and adhere to judgments, while investment may be on the right - hand side and make compromises when necessary to control retracements [28][29]. 3.6 How to Do Well in Capital Market Research? - To do well in capital market research, one needs passion and dedication, and quickly respond to events without over - complicating analysis [30]. - One should invest a lot of time and energy, distinguish logic and priorities from daily changes, and focus on the main contradictions [30].