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Core Viewpoint - The non-ferrous metals industry index has shown strong performance, increasing by 2.43% over the past two weeks, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.46 percentage points, ranking eleventh among 31 first-level industries in the Shenwan classification [1][2]. Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metals industry index rose by 2.43% from April 14 to April 25, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index [2]. - Energy metals (4.34%), industrial metals (3.84%), and precious metals (1.74%) led the gains, while minor metals and new metal materials saw declines of -1.66% and -1.78%, respectively [1][2]. Metal Prices - As of April 25, 2025, gold prices reached a closing price of $3,330.2 per ounce, up 2.31% over the past two weeks [3]. - Silver closed at $33.34 per ounce, increasing by 3.56% [3]. - LME copper settled at $9,364 per ton, up 2.00% [3]. - LME aluminum closed at $2,412 per ton, rising by 5.56% [3]. - Other metals such as tungsten and antimony saw price declines of -1.74% and -1.04%, respectively [3]. Important Events - A medium-sized gold mine was discovered in Xinjiang, with proven gold reserves of 5,857.68 kg and an average grade of 1.60 grams per ton [4]. - Integral Metals is advancing two rare earth projects in North America to support self-sufficiency in supply chains [4]. Market Influences - Global geopolitical conflicts, tariff policies, and U.S. inflation data have heightened market risk aversion, leading to strong performance in precious and industrial metals [5]. - Domestic export control policies on strategic metals like rare earths, gallium, germanium, tungsten, and antimony are expected to reshape supply and demand dynamics, highlighting investment opportunities in strategic minor metals [5].