Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2025-09-30 01:42Core Viewpoint - The report highlights a positive trend in the non-ferrous metals sector, with significant increases in various metal prices and indices, indicating a robust market performance [1][2]. Market Overview - As of September 26, the Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.21% to 3828.11 points, while the CSI 300 Index rose by 1.07% to 4550.05 points. The SW Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Index saw a notable increase of 3.52%, reaching 6752.28 points [1][2]. - Among the five sub-sectors of non-ferrous metals, industrial metals and precious metals experienced the highest increases at 5.15% and 5.55%, respectively, while minor metals and new materials saw slight declines [1][2]. Key Metal Price Data - Key metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange as of this week include: - Copper: 82,470 CNY/ton (+3.37%) - Aluminum: 20,745 CNY/ton (-0.36%) - Zinc: 21,980 CNY/ton (-0.36%) - Lead: 17,110 CNY/ton (-0.41%) - Nickel: 121,380 CNY/ton (-0.10%) - Tin: 274,070 CNY/ton (+1.94%) [3]. - Gold and silver prices also increased, with gold at 856.06 CNY/gram (+3.17%) and silver at 10,632 CNY/kilogram (+6.98%) [3]. - The COMEX prices for gold and silver were reported at 3,790 USD/ounce (+2.27%) and 46.37 USD/ounce (+7.95%), respectively [3]. Investment Recommendations - Freeport-McMoRan's Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia is expected to see a 4% reduction in copper sales for Q3 2025 due to an accident, with a significant production drop anticipated for 2026 [4]. - The accident at Grasberg is projected to lower global copper supply expectations for 2025 and 2026, potentially increasing copper prices during that period. Companies to watch include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, Western Mining, Jincheng Mining, and Tongling Nonferrous Metals [4]. - The Democratic Republic of Congo's new export quota policy will allow for a significant reduction in cobalt exports, leading to a projected supply shortage in 2026. Companies of interest include Huayou Cobalt, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Tengyuan Cobalt [5].