CNRE(600111) 长江商报· Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-05-06 23:31Core Viewpoint - The price of rare earth metals has surged, leading to a significant increase in the stock price of Northern Rare Earth (600111.SH), which rose by 5.5% on May 6, 2025, following China's announcement of export controls on seven categories of medium and heavy rare earth items [1][3]. Company Performance - Northern Rare Earth reported a record high in production and sales volume in Q1 2025, achieving a net profit of 431 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 727.3%, and a non-recurring net profit of 435 million yuan, with an astonishing growth rate of 11623% [4][5]. - The company's revenue for Q1 2025 reached 9.287 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 61.19% [4]. Market Dynamics - The rare earth market has shown increased activity due to a slowdown in upstream raw material supply and stimulus policies for downstream consumption, resulting in rising prices for key rare earth products [3][4]. - As of May 1, 2025, the price of dysprosium in Europe has doubled to 850 USD/kg, while terbium prices surged from 965 USD/kg to 3000 USD/kg, marking an increase of over 210% [2]. Industry Position - Northern Rare Earth holds nearly 70% of the total allocation for mining and separation indicators in the national rare earth industry, benefiting from its exclusive mining rights to the world's largest iron and rare earth coexisting mine, Baiyun Obo [5]. - The company has seen substantial growth in sales volumes across various rare earth products, including a 57.61% increase in rare earth oxides and a 52.95% increase in rare earth salts in Q1 2025 [5].