Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with seven other departments, has issued a "Work Plan for Stable Growth in the Nonferrous Metal Industry (2025-2026)", aiming to address structural issues and promote sustainable growth in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Goals and Objectives - The work plan sets a target for the nonferrous metal industry to achieve an average annual value-added growth of around 5% from 2025 to 2026 [2]. - It aims for an average annual production growth of 1.5% for ten types of nonferrous metals, with significant progress in domestic resource development for copper, aluminum, and lithium [2]. - The plan includes a target to exceed 20 million tons in the production of recycled metals and to enhance the supply capacity of high-end products [2]. Group 2: Key Initiatives - The work plan outlines ten initiatives focusing on resource conservation, supply optimization, transformation promotion, consumption expansion, and cooperation strengthening [2]. - It emphasizes efficient resource utilization and the implementation of a new round of exploration strategies, particularly for copper, aluminum, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and tin [2][3]. - The plan supports the development of green and efficient mining technologies for low-grade and complex ores, as well as the comprehensive utilization of waste nonferrous metals and emerging solid waste [2]. Group 3: Industry Challenges and Responses - The nonferrous metal industry faces structural challenges, including insufficient domestic supply of key metals like copper and aluminum, despite having some advantages in resource endowment and extraction [3]. - Companies like China Aluminum Corporation are expected to actively participate in the new exploration strategy, enhancing resource investigation and accelerating new mine construction [3]. - The work plan also stresses the importance of maintaining a dynamic balance between total supply and demand, avoiding irrational behaviors in the new energy mineral sector, and promoting strategic cooperation across the industry chain [4].
有色金属行业稳增长划定重点 将实施新一轮找矿突破战略行动