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Investment Highlights - Copper prices continue to rise, with LME copper increasing by 4.38%, driven by the cancellation of LME warehouse receipts and expectations of U.S. tariffs on copper in 2026, leading to a premium for COMEX copper over LME copper [1][2] - Precious metals are recommended to hold firmly, with COMEX gold down by 0.67% and COMEX silver up by 3.00%. The long-term trend of de-dollarization is expected to continue, supporting the performance of precious metals [1] Copper Market - The upward trend in copper prices is attributed to the cancellation of LME warehouse receipts, which has intensified the inventory relocation logic. This has led to expectations of a shortage of copper in Europe and Asia [2] - The anticipated supply-demand tightness in copper is further supported by downward adjustments in production forecasts from Freeport and Teck Resources for 2026, alongside expectations of increased U.S. government spending [2] Aluminum Market - LME aluminum prices rose by 1.24%, following the increase in copper prices. However, the aluminum market is showing signs of seasonal weakness, with a slight decrease in the aluminum water ratio [3] - Domestic aluminum processing companies are experiencing a marginal decline in operating rates, indicating cautious demand in the market [3] Tin Market - Tin prices have surged, exceeding 320,000 yuan/ton, primarily due to geopolitical factors affecting transportation routes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, a peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda may stabilize the market [3] - Long-term supply constraints for tin are expected to persist, driven by demand from AI computing and inference chips [3] Tungsten Market - Tungsten prices continue to reach new highs, with black tungsten concentrate prices surpassing 350,000 yuan/ton, influenced by rising overseas tungsten prices and domestic export controls [4] - The ongoing decline in domestic mining grades and production is contributing to a sustained upward trend in tungsten prices [4] Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include Shengda Resources, Xingye Silver Tin, Chifeng Gold, Shenhuo Co., and Zijin Mining [5]