东兴证券晨报-20250611

Core Insights - The report indicates that the global metal industry is still in a weak supply cycle, with exploration investments declining for the second consecutive year, down 3% to $12.5 billion in 2024 [3] - The magnesium industry is expected to enter a state of sustained tight balance, while the lithium industry is gradually improving its oversupply situation [2][11] Supply and Demand Analysis - Global mining supply growth is significantly constrained, with actual supply growth dropping from 6.35% to 2.22% in 2024, which is only 49.8% of the average growth rate over the past 30 years [4] - China's actual supply growth for ten non-ferrous metals is projected to remain within the fluctuation range observed since 2012, averaging 6.79% from 2023 to 2024 [4] Industry Trends - The report emphasizes the cyclical, growth, and hedging value of the metal industry, highlighting three main lines of focus: industrial metals with resilient supply-demand states, small metals with enhanced growth attributes, and precious metals with tight supply-demand fundamentals [7] - The proportion of holdings in the non-ferrous metal sector has significantly increased, reaching a historical high of 5.43% in Q1 2024, although it is expected to decline to 2.85% by Q4 2024 due to economic weakness and declining downstream demand [8] Magnesium Industry Insights - The magnesium industry is forming a new modern industrial cluster in China, which is expected to enhance scale efficiency and profitability, aligning with the development of the new energy industry [9] - Global magnesium production is projected to increase from 1.12 million tons in 2024 to 2 million tons by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% [9] Lithium Industry Insights - The lithium industry is expected to see a gradual improvement in supply-demand dynamics, with global lithium supply projected to grow from 1.231 million tons LCE in 2024 to 1.86 million tons LCE by 2027, reflecting a CAGR of 15% [11] - The demand for lithium is driven by the growth of the electric vehicle market and energy storage systems, with total lithium battery shipments expected to rise from 1,545 GWh in 2024 to 2,778 GWh by 2027 [11] Investment Opportunities - The report identifies key companies in the magnesium sector, such as Baowu Magnesium and Xingyuan Zhuomai, and in the lithium sector, including Tianqi Lithium, Ganfeng Lithium, Yongxing Materials, and Jinyinhai [10][12]