Group 1 - Copper stocks continue to rise, with China Nonferrous Mining (01258) up 4.78% to HKD 14.02, Luoyang Molybdenum (03993) up 3.94% to HKD 14.52, Zijin Mining (02899) up 3.82% to HKD 31.54, and Jiangxi Copper (00358) up 2.82% to HKD 27.7 [1] - Bank of America reports that operational issues at the world's three major copper mines are expected to lead to lower actual production in the next two years, with a potential supply gap of 270,000 tons next year due to the closure of the Grasberg mine [1] - The bank has raised its copper price forecasts for next year and 2027 to USD 11,313 per ton and USD 13,500 per ton, respectively, due to steady demand in Europe and stabilization in China [1] Group 2 - The target price for Zijin Mining has been raised from HKD 31 to HKD 37, and for Luoyang Molybdenum from HKD 14 to HKD 16.5, both maintaining a "buy" rating [1] - Jiangxi Copper's rating has been upgraded from "underperform" to "buy," with the target price increased from HKD 17 to HKD 31, benefiting from rising prices of copper concentrate, gold, and silver [1] - Recent government policies regulating copper, aluminum smelting, and lithium production capacity may provide Jiangxi Copper with increased profit potential [1]