Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-01 11:35Industry Overview - The precious metal materials industry chain consists of precious metal supply, processing and manufacturing, downstream applications, and resource recycling [1] - Precious metals are obtained through exploration, mining, and smelting, including gold, silver, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, osmium, and platinum [1] - Precious metals are used in various fields such as automotive, electronics, new energy, petrochemicals, biomedicine, and environmental protection [1] Downstream Applications - The unique properties of precious metal materials lead to their extensive use in traditional industries like automotive and chemicals, as well as emerging sectors such as new energy and information technology [3] - The demand for precious metal materials is driven by the development of regulations in non-road mobile machinery and shipping emissions, as well as advancements in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles [3] Industry Chain Analysis - Key players in the precious metal supply include mining companies and recycling firms, with notable companies like Zijin Mining, Shandong Gold, and Yuyuan Platinum [6] - Major manufacturers of precious metal materials include Guiyan Platinum and Kairui New Materials, with significant production from companies like Suzhou Solid and Juhua Materials [6] Company Performance - In terms of revenue, Zijin Mining is projected to exceed 100 billion yuan in 2024, while Shandong Gold and Hengbang shares are expected to surpass 50 billion yuan [8] - Guiyan Platinum achieved a revenue of 24.43 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, leading in production volume with over 2000 tons of various precious metal materials [8] - Other companies like Juhua Materials and Youyan New Materials also reported significant revenues, with Juhua Materials at 6.73 billion yuan and Youyan New Materials at 8.12 billion yuan [9][10]