Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-05 06:25Group 1 - Zhonglian Heavy Industry (000157)(01157) saw a stock increase of over 5%, currently up 5.08% at HKD 8.07, with a trading volume of HKD 151 million [1] - According to the China Construction Machinery Industry Association, the sales volume of loaders and excavators in November increased by 32% and 14% year-on-year, respectively [1] - CMB International forecasts that Zhonglian Heavy Industry's domestic machinery sales from October to November will grow by 20-30% year-on-year, accelerating from a 13% year-on-year growth in Q3 2025 [1] Group 2 - The company is expected to maintain strong sales growth overseas from October to November [1] - CMB International believes that mining machinery, particularly large mining excavators and trucks, will become the main growth area for Chinese construction machinery manufacturers by 2026, driven by high metal prices, declining ore grades, and aging equipment [1] - The capital expenditure of global mining companies is expected to remain high, which will continue to drive demand for Chinese brand equipment, especially as Chinese mining companies expand internationally [1]