伦锌又现“逼仓”行情，现货溢价创下18年来最高水平

Industry Summary - The London Metal Exchange (LME) zinc market is experiencing one of the most severe squeezes in decades, with traders competing for dwindling inventories, pushing spot zinc prices to their highest premium levels in over 20 years [1] - The premium of spot zinc over three-month contracts has surged to $323 per ton, marking the highest level since at least 1997, indicating strong spot demand exceeding immediate supply [1] - Despite ongoing supply pressures domestically, fundamental factors are showing marginal changes, with macro data trending upwards, suggesting a potential halt in zinc price declines [1] - There are emerging risks in overseas warehouse receipts, and the opening of zinc ingot export windows may lead to lower-than-expected domestic inventory accumulation, which could be a bullish factor if seasonal inventory declines occur [1] - The development of new energy and infrastructure investments is driving actual consumption, with estimated zinc consumption growth potentially reaching 5%, further supported by the integration of smelting and zinc alloy production [1] Company Summary - Luoping Zinc & Electricity Co., Ltd. focuses on the mining, selection, and smelting of lead and zinc ores, with a zinc metal output of approximately 1.1 million tons [2] - Weiling Co., Ltd. acquired a 74.3% stake in Jiayu Mining in May, which holds a mining license for a 30,000-ton annual production capacity of various non-ferrous metals, including tungsten, tin, lead, and zinc [2]