环保企业布局上游矿业，开辟第二增长曲线

Market Overview - The environmental protection sector rose by 0.3% as of January 16, outperforming the broader market, while the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.45% to 4101.91 [1][2] - The top three performing sectors were computer and electronics (both up 3.8%) and non-ferrous metals (up 3.0%), while the bottom three were defense and military (-4.9%), real estate (-3.5%), and agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery (-3.3%) [1][2] Subsector Performance - Water sector increased by 0.35% - Water treatment sector rose by 2.60% - Air pollution control sector decreased by 3.87% - Sanitation sector fell by 0.63% - Waste incineration sector grew by 1.16% - Resource recycling sector declined by 1.18% - Other solid waste sectors dropped by 0.64% - Monitoring/testing/instrumentation sector increased by 0.40% - Environmental restoration sector rose by 0.41% - Environmental equipment sector surged by 4.28% [1][2] Industry Dynamics - On January 16, six departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, jointly issued the "Interim Measures for the Recycling and Comprehensive Utilization of Waste Power Batteries from New Energy Vehicles" to enhance supervision and management of the recycling and utilization of waste batteries [3] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also issued a notice on the "Guidelines for the Construction and Application of Industrial Green Microgrids (2026-2030)" to promote low-carbon transformation in industrial energy use [3] Strategic Developments - Environmental companies are actively acquiring mineral rights and engaging in technological collaborations to secure upstream mineral resources, which is expected to create synergies and stabilize production costs [4] - High Energy Environment plans to acquire a 45.2% stake in three mining companies, gaining exploration rights for several gold mines with a proven gold metal amount of 4474 kg [4] - Other companies like Beijite and Longjing Environmental Protection are also expanding into the mining sector, indicating a trend towards vertical integration in the industry [4] Investment Recommendations - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes environmental quality and industrial green low-carbon development, suggesting sustained high demand for energy conservation and resource recycling [5] - Water and waste incineration sectors are expected to maintain stable profitability and positive cash flow, benefiting from market reforms [5] - Key recommendations include: Huanlan Environment, Xingrong Environment, and Hongcheng Environment; companies to watch include: Wangneng Environment, Junxin Co., Wuhan Holdings, Yingke Recycling, High Energy Environment, and Qinda Environmental Protection [5]