Rnm(SH:600259) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-12 06:25Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a strong performance in the rare metals sector, driven by supply constraints and increasing demand, particularly in the context of electric vehicles and energy storage [1][2][3] - As of January 12, 2026, the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index (930632) rose by 2.48%, with significant gains in component stocks such as Western Superconducting (up 15.10%) and Northern Rare Earth (up 6.42%) [1] - Since the beginning of 2025, prices of minor metals have been on the rise, with tungsten prices significantly increasing due to supply tightening from mining and production maintenance [1][2] Group 2 - The cobalt market is experiencing a structural supply shortage due to delayed export quotas from exporting countries, which may lead to further price increases and investment opportunities for related companies [2] - The lithium industry is expected to maintain a strong performance due to ongoing demand from the electric vehicle sector and inventory reduction trends, with carbonate lithium prices likely to remain stable [2] - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Rare Metals Theme Index account for 59.54% of the index, including companies like Luoyang Molybdenum, Northern Rare Earth, and Ganfeng Lithium [2]