Rnm(SH:600259) Ge Long Hui·2026-01-15 11:07Core Viewpoint - The strategic cooperation agreement between Zhong Rare Metals and Xian Dao Group aims to enhance the core competitiveness of rare and scarce metals and promote sustainable development in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Cooperation Areas - Both parties will leverage their advantages in the rare and scarce metals sector to achieve resource sharing, technical complementarity, and market expansion, focusing on resource security and product development [1][2]. - There will be increased investment in technology research and development, talent exchange, and integration of R&D resources to tackle key industry challenges and accelerate the development of high-end materials [1][2]. - Joint market expansion strategies will be developed to integrate market resources and increase market share, particularly in emerging fields such as semiconductors, optoelectronics, and new energy [2]. Group 2: Industry Integration and Innovation - The collaboration will promote upstream and downstream integration of the industry chain, optimizing the industrial layout for synergistic development and creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem [2]. - There are plans to explore the establishment of a frontier innovation center for rare and scarce metals, gathering resources to create a world-class research center and platforms for industry integration [2]. - The cooperation is based on resource integration, aiming to enhance the overall innovation capability of the rare and scarce metals industry and convert resource advantages into industrial and market advantages [2].