智通财经网·2025-09-16 00:09Group 1 - Copper prices have surged to a 15-month high, reaching $10,173 per ton, driven by increased risk appetite and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut this week [1] - The market anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut, with potential for two more cuts by the end of the year, which typically supports copper prices by boosting demand and weakening the dollar [1] - Supply disruptions, such as reduced output from Kamoa-Kakula Mine and the shutdown of Codeco's El Teniente Mine, have led to a tight copper supply, while demand remains robust due to increased investment in China's power grid and the peak season for electric vehicle sales [1] Group 2 - The domestic copper mining sector's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio has been running between 10-15x over the past three years, with a continuous increase in valuation this year due to declining supply growth and strong domestic demand [1] - It is expected that the copper price will reach $10,500 per ton in Q3-Q4 of this year, driven by improved supply-demand dynamics and macroeconomic support, which will enhance corporate profit expectations [1] - The disparity in valuation between domestic and international sectors is anticipated to narrow as perceptions of supply shortages and demand growth improve, with domestic valuations expected to rise to 15-20x [1] Group 3 - Related companies in the copper mining sector listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange include Luoyang Molybdenum (03993), Zijin Mining (02899), China Nonferrous Mining (01258), Minmetals Resources (01208), Jiangxi Copper (00358), and China Railway (00390) [2]