Core Viewpoint - Copper stocks continue to rise, driven by supply constraints and strategic decisions from industry players regarding production capacity and pricing models [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Minmetals Resources (01208) increased by 3.78%, reaching HKD 8.24 - China Daye Nonferrous Metals (00661) rose by 2.97%, reaching HKD 0.104 - Jiangxi Copper (600362) shares (00358) grew by 1.98%, reaching HKD 33.94 - China Nonferrous Mining (01258) saw an increase of 0.97%, reaching HKD 16.68 [1] Group 2: Industry Developments - The China Copper Raw Materials Joint Negotiation Group (CSPT) has reached a consensus to reduce copper concentrate production capacity by over 10% for the 2026 fiscal year, aiming to improve the supply-demand fundamentals of copper concentrate [1] - CSPT plans to maintain the Benchmark system and strengthen direct cooperation with mines while resisting unreasonable pricing models from traders [1] Group 3: Market Outlook - According to a report from Galaxy Securities, the ongoing tight supply of copper ore and potential production cuts from smelting companies may lead to a more pronounced shortage of refined copper in 2026, which could further drive up copper prices [1]