Ge Long Hui A P P·2025-09-30 03:13Core Insights - The non-ferrous metal sector continues to show strength, with significant gains in stocks such as Huaxi Nonferrous and Xiyegong, and a notable increase in the non-ferrous metal ETF by 3.08%, expanding its year-to-date gain to 67% [1][2] Group 1: Market Performance - The current market sees a strong performance in the non-ferrous metal sector, with stocks like Jiangxi Copper and Huayou Cobalt rising over 8% [1] - Gold ETFs and gold-related stocks have also seen an increase of over 1% [1] - The spot price of gold has surpassed $3850 per ounce, marking a historical high, with a year-to-date increase of over 46% [1] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - There is a trend towards copper supply shortages, influenced by events at Freeport's Grasberg copper mine and delays in production guidance from the Congo's Kakula mine [2] - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association has expressed strong opposition to "involution" competition within the copper smelting industry [2] - The export quota system implemented by the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest cobalt supplier globally, is a key driver behind the recent rise in cobalt prices [2] Group 3: Policy and Industry Initiatives - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with eight other departments, has issued a "Work Plan for Stable Growth in the Nonferrous Metals Industry," emphasizing the need for enhanced exploration of resources such as copper, aluminum, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and tin [2] Group 4: Notable Investment Targets - The non-ferrous metal ETF (516650) has increased by 3.08%, with major holdings including Zijin Mining (copper, gold), Luoyang Molybdenum (copper, molybdenum, cobalt), Northern Rare Earth (rare earth), Huayou Cobalt (cobalt, copper), and China Aluminum (aluminum) [3] - The gold stock ETF (159562) has risen by 1.13%, tracking an index dominated by gold and copper stocks, also including silver-related companies [3] - The lowest fee gold ETF, which allows T+0 trading, has increased by 1.08% [4]