有色金属大宗金属周报：矿端扰动，碳酸锂期货价格大涨-20250810

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the non-ferrous metals industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The report highlights that copper prices are experiencing fluctuations due to expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with recent price changes of +1.13% for LME copper, +0.11% for SHFE copper, and +0.95% for COMEX copper. Inventory levels for copper have increased across major exchanges, indicating a potential short-term weakness in prices [6][28]. - Aluminum prices are expected to remain stable due to rising inventories, with current prices for alumina holding steady at 3,240 CNY/ton. The report anticipates aluminum prices to fluctuate between 20,000 and 21,000 CNY/ton in the short term [6][41]. - Lithium prices have surged significantly, with carbonate lithium prices rising by 0.77% to 71,900 CNY/ton, driven by supply disruptions. The report suggests that the upcoming peak demand season may support lithium prices [6][82]. - Cobalt prices are expected to rise due to a temporary export ban from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is likely to accelerate the depletion of raw material inventories [6][94]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The non-ferrous metals sector has outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with a weekly increase of 5.78% compared to a 2.11% rise in the index, ranking second among all sectors [12][13]. - The current PE_TTM for the non-ferrous sector is 21.72, while the PB_LF is 2.51, indicating a premium over the broader market [23][26]. 2. Industrial Metals Copper - LME copper prices increased by 1.13%, with inventories rising by 9.95%. The current copper smelting profit margin is negative at -2,223 CNY/ton [28]. Aluminum - LME aluminum prices rose by 2.51%, with inventories showing mixed trends. The profit margin for aluminum production has increased to 4,257 CNY/ton [41]. Lead and Zinc - Lead prices increased by 1.78%, while zinc prices rose by 3.61%. The profit margin for zinc mining has improved to 7,020 CNY/ton [54][66]. 3. Energy Metals Lithium - Lithium carbonate prices have increased by 0.77% to 71,900 CNY/ton, with lithium spodumene prices rising by 2.91% to 777 USD/ton. The report indicates a potential for profit margins to improve in the lithium sector [82]. Cobalt - Domestic cobalt prices have decreased by 3.62% to 266,000 CNY/ton, but the report anticipates upward pressure on prices due to supply constraints from the DRC [94].