中国银河证券：铜价有望继续平稳上涨

Core Viewpoint - Global copper supply is facing disruptions, particularly due to incidents at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile, which will affect future production capacity increases. Additionally, Zambia's copper output has declined in Q2 due to acid leaks and lower ore grades. Despite being in a low-demand season, strong demand from the power grid and new energy sectors, along with low domestic social inventory, is supporting copper prices. The expectation of a stable increase in copper prices is bolstered by supply constraints, potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, and the upcoming demand peak in September and October. Furthermore, the domestic rare earth industry is experiencing strong demand, leading to rising prices, particularly in the permanent magnet sector, which is expected to see performance improvements by Q3 2025 [1]. Group 1 - Global copper supply disruptions are ongoing, with Chile's El Teniente mine facing capacity issues due to accidents [1] - Chile has lowered its copper production forecast for this year to 5.58 million tons, a 1.5% increase year-on-year, down from a previously projected 3% [1] - Zambia's Q2 copper production has declined due to acid leaks and lower ore grades [1] Group 2 - Despite being in a low-demand season, demand from the power grid and new energy sectors remains resilient, supporting copper prices [1] - Domestic social inventory is at a low level, maintaining a premium in the spot market for copper [1] - The expectation of stable copper price increases is supported by supply constraints, potential Fed interest rate cuts, and the upcoming demand peak in September and October [1] Group 3 - Domestic large manufacturers are intensively bidding, and the tightening of rare earth export controls has led to increased overseas orders for magnetic materials [1] - The demand for permanent magnets is strong, with some companies extending production schedules to mid-October [1] - The tightening of rare earth supply controls and strong downstream demand are driving continuous price increases in rare earth materials [1] - The permanent magnet industry is expected to see performance improvements driven by volume and price increases by Q3 2025 [1]