HUAYOU COBALT(SH:603799) HUAXI Securities·2025-06-15 09:02Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Views - The report indicates that the price of tin in Shanghai has increased week-on-week, supported by expectations of tight overseas supply [10][16] - Nickel prices have decreased due to an oversupply of pure nickel, with domestic production expected to decline but still not improving the oversupply situation [21][23] - Cobalt prices are under pressure with low operating rates at smelters and weak demand from downstream manufacturers [24][29] - Antimony prices have decreased domestically while maintaining historical highs in Europe, with significant price differences between domestic and overseas markets [30][34] - Lithium carbonate prices have increased slightly, but the market is expected to remain weak due to high inventory levels and cautious demand from downstream manufacturers [7][8] Summary by Sections Tin Industry Update - The price of tin in Shanghai has risen to 264,400 CNY/ton, with a decrease in inventory levels [10][11] - Supply constraints are expected due to transportation bans and production issues in Myanmar [10][16] Nickel Industry Update - The LME nickel price is reported at 14,970 USD/ton, with a decrease in inventory levels [21] - The Philippines is considering a ban on nickel ore exports, which could tighten supply for Chinese smelters [21][23] Cobalt Industry Update - Electrolytic cobalt prices are at 234,500 CNY/ton, with weak demand and low smelter operating rates [24][29] - The market is cautious due to uncertainties in Congo's export policies [29] Antimony Industry Update - Domestic antimony ingot prices are at 207,500 CNY/ton, with a significant price gap compared to European prices [30][34] - Export controls from China are expected to impact global supply and pricing dynamics [30][34] Lithium Industry Update - Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices have increased to 60,700 CNY/ton, but the market outlook remains weak due to high inventory levels [7][8] - Supply from lithium mines is stable, but demand from downstream manufacturers is cautious [7][8]