Group 1 - The A-share small metal sector showed strength, with the sector index rising by 3.59% as of the morning close on January 9, 2023, driven by significant price increases in tungsten and other rare metals [1] - Notable stocks in the sector included Yunnan Zhenye, Dongfang Tantalum, and Xiamen Tungsten, which reached their daily limit up, while other companies like Jinchuan Group and Huaxi Nonferrous also saw gains [1] - Tungsten prices have reached historical highs, with black tungsten concentrate priced at 485,000 yuan/ton, ammonium paratungstate (APT) at 710,000 yuan/ton, and tungsten powder at 1,130 yuan/kg, reflecting week-on-week increases of 5.4%, 6.0%, and 6.5% respectively [1] Group 2 - Analysts indicate that the tungsten market is supported by supply constraints due to lower ore grades, controlled mining volumes, and sellers' reluctance to sell, alongside a growing global demand for strategic resources [2] - The cobalt market is experiencing price increases due to export quota controls in the Democratic Republic of Congo and delays in domestic arrivals, with cobalt powder prices rising to 570 yuan/kg, a week-on-week increase of 10.7% [2] - The rare earth industry is witnessing price increases, with the rare earth industry index rising by 2.96% on January 9, driven by supply constraints, favorable macroeconomic conditions, and increasing downstream demand [2] Group 3 - The global rare earth industry is undergoing a transformation, with domestic supply consolidation and increased industry concentration, while overseas mines are actively developing, indicating a trend towards diversified global supply [3] - Demand for rare earths is stable in traditional sectors like electric vehicles and wind power, while emerging fields such as robotics and low-altitude economy are expected to provide long-term support for demand [3] - The supply-demand imbalance for strategic minor metals is tightening due to limited reserves, high extraction difficulty, and rapid growth in downstream demand from sectors like new energy and semiconductors [3]
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