Minsheng Securities·2025-11-09 08:48Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation for several companies in the non-ferrous metals sector, including Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and Huayou Cobalt [4][5]. Core Views - The non-ferrous metals market is experiencing short-term fluctuations due to factors such as the U.S. government shutdown and cooling interest rate expectations. However, the long-term price trend remains upward, supported by domestic demand improvements from the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2][3]. - In the industrial metals segment, copper prices are under pressure due to a rebound in the U.S. dollar and reduced import costs, while aluminum production is stable despite environmental restrictions [2][3]. - Energy metals, particularly lithium and cobalt, are expected to perform well due to strong demand from the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors, despite regulatory delays in cobalt exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo [3][4]. - Precious metals are forecasted to rise in value, driven by central bank gold purchases and weakening U.S. dollar credit, despite short-term pressures from hawkish Federal Reserve signals [4][5]. Summary by Sections Industrial Metals - Copper prices have decreased by 1.80% to $10,695 per ton, with a stable demand outlook for Q4 [9][35]. - Aluminum production capacity remains steady, with a slight increase in inventory by 0.3 thousand tons, indicating a stable demand environment [2][18]. - Key companies recommended include Zijin Mining, Luoyang Molybdenum, and China Nonferrous Mining [2][4]. Energy Metals - Lithium prices are expected to remain strong due to high demand from the battery sector, while cobalt supply is constrained by regulatory delays [3][4]. - Recommended companies in this sector include Huayou Cobalt and Tianqi Lithium [3]. Precious Metals - Gold prices are projected to rise, with current prices at $4,007.80 per ounce, despite recent fluctuations due to U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve policy [4][62]. - Key companies recommended include Western Gold, Shandong Gold, and Zijin Gold International [4][5].