有色金属行业深度分析：金属牛市或延续，业绩弹性仍可期

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform the Market - A" [4] Core Views - The report is optimistic about the continuation of the metal bull market in 2026, particularly for precious metals, industrial metals (copper, aluminum, tin), rare earths, tungsten, and uranium [1][2] - Gold is expected to rise due to increased demand for hedging against dollar credit and policy uncertainties, with a focus on the potential for new highs in gold prices [1][18] - Industrial metals like copper and aluminum are facing supply constraints, while tin demand is on the rise, indicating a favorable outlook for these metals [2][8] Summary by Sections Gold - The report highlights the strengthening of gold prices driven by concerns over U.S. dollar credit and rising geopolitical uncertainties, with gold prices reaching $3999.4 per ounce as of November 7, 2025, a 52% increase from the previous year [17][18] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts are expected to further support gold prices, with a projected decline in the policy rate to 3-3.25% by the end of 2026 [21][22] - Key stocks to watch include Shandong Gold, Shandong International, and China National Gold [1] Copper - The report notes increasing supply constraints in copper mining, with production disruptions leading to a downward revision of copper output forecasts for 2025 [1][2] - Demand for copper is expected to grow significantly due to the rise of electric vehicles and investments in global power grids, with a notable increase in demand from AI data centers [1][2][18] - Key stocks to monitor include Luoyang Molybdenum, Jinchuan Group, and Jiangxi Copper [1] Aluminum - The aluminum market is characterized by tight supply and strong demand, with domestic production nearing capacity limits and a projected price increase to around 21,500 yuan per ton by 2026 [2] - The report anticipates a supply-demand gap in the aluminum market, supporting price increases [2] - Key stocks to consider include Nanshan Aluminum, China Hongqiao, and Yunnan Aluminum [2] Tin - The tin market is expected to see price increases driven by stable supply and rising demand from sectors like semiconductors and consumer electronics, with global refined tin consumption projected to grow by 3.1% in 2026 [8] - Key stocks to watch include Yunnan Tin and Hunan Tin [8] Rare Earths - The report indicates a slowdown in supply quota growth for rare earths, but strong demand from the renewable energy sector is expected to improve the supply-demand balance [8] - The global demand for neodymium-iron-boron is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.83% from 2020 to 2028 [8] - Key stocks to monitor include China Rare Earth and Northern Rare Earth [8] Tungsten - The tungsten market is expected to remain tight, with prices likely to continue rising due to limited supply and stable demand [8] - Key stocks to consider include Xiamen Tungsten and Zhongtung High-tech [8] Cobalt - The cobalt market is facing supply constraints, with a significant drop in imports of cobalt intermediates into China, leading to a tight supply situation [10] - Demand from the electric vehicle sector is expected to support cobalt prices [10] - Key stocks to watch include Luoyang Molybdenum and Huayou Cobalt [10] Uranium - The uranium market is entering a new cycle of growth due to supply constraints and a revival in nuclear power, with a projected supply-demand gap of approximately 7,452 tons by 2030 [11] - Key stocks to monitor include China National Nuclear Corporation [11]